https://fanrestore.com/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:36:55 +0000 MyBB https://fanrestore.com/thread-7182.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:12:28 +0200 commandrbond]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7182.html 1992 LD [LV 1643-2WS] PCM 2.0 decoded into 5.0 using a Shure HTS5300.  Synced to the UHD and saved as FLAC.  Classic mix.

FWIW, the DVD AC3 5.1 syncs up to the UHD using a delay of +1124ms.

A note on the recording process:
Panasonic LX600 digital out goes to an ESI U24XL.  The U24XL's stereo analogue outputs go into the HTS5300.  The HTS5300's L-C-R-SL-SR outputs go into an ESI Maya44, which is recorded in Reaper at 44.1khz.  Each disc must be recorded twice since the Maya44 only has 4 inputs.  The first pass records L-C-R.  The second pass records C-SL-SR.  Both passes are then synced together in Audacity by matching the two Center recordings.  The resulting 5 channels are then synced to UHD audio.  Finally, an empty LFE channel is added for playback compatibility (I prefer to let the AVR handle the bass management rather than record the HTS5300's LFE output).  The mix is peak-normalized as a whole to -1db thus preserving the channel balances while increasing the overall gain (the volume output on the Shure is kept at a conservative level to avoid the possibility of clipping), then exported as 48khz 5.0 FLAC.  The two ESI units are operating on separate computers to avoid ground loop hum and interference.  There might be an easier way to do all this but this what I had on hand to work with.  

Normally, I would prefer to record a mono surround in a simple 4.0 but so far as I know, besides lowering the volume pot on one Surround channel, there's no way to stop the Shure from doing it's surround magic, so I was afraid that recording only one surround channel would be detrimental to the overall cohesiveness of the sound.  Maybe downmixing the surrounds into mono after the fact would be more "accurate" but I don't think it makes much difference; its not like the Shure is suddenly making the surrounds completely discrete.  ]]> 1992 LD [LV 1643-2WS] PCM 2.0 decoded into 5.0 using a Shure HTS5300.  Synced to the UHD and saved as FLAC.  Classic mix.

FWIW, the DVD AC3 5.1 syncs up to the UHD using a delay of +1124ms.

A note on the recording process:
Panasonic LX600 digital out goes to an ESI U24XL.  The U24XL's stereo analogue outputs go into the HTS5300.  The HTS5300's L-C-R-SL-SR outputs go into an ESI Maya44, which is recorded in Reaper at 44.1khz.  Each disc must be recorded twice since the Maya44 only has 4 inputs.  The first pass records L-C-R.  The second pass records C-SL-SR.  Both passes are then synced together in Audacity by matching the two Center recordings.  The resulting 5 channels are then synced to UHD audio.  Finally, an empty LFE channel is added for playback compatibility (I prefer to let the AVR handle the bass management rather than record the HTS5300's LFE output).  The mix is peak-normalized as a whole to -1db thus preserving the channel balances while increasing the overall gain (the volume output on the Shure is kept at a conservative level to avoid the possibility of clipping), then exported as 48khz 5.0 FLAC.  The two ESI units are operating on separate computers to avoid ground loop hum and interference.  There might be an easier way to do all this but this what I had on hand to work with.  

Normally, I would prefer to record a mono surround in a simple 4.0 but so far as I know, besides lowering the volume pot on one Surround channel, there's no way to stop the Shure from doing it's surround magic, so I was afraid that recording only one surround channel would be detrimental to the overall cohesiveness of the sound.  Maybe downmixing the surrounds into mono after the fact would be more "accurate" but I don't think it makes much difference; its not like the Shure is suddenly making the surrounds completely discrete.  ]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7173.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:26:16 +0200 kenkenken96]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7173.html
I used to think the DTS DVD was the definitive version, but after capturing the LD, I discovered quite a few differences.

As I expected, the LD has the best low-end in several scenes—especially the tank sequence.

After comparing it with every available version, including the UHD, I get the impression that the DTS DVD mix has quite a bit of unique processing applied to it, so it doesn't really sound like the original mix anymore.

PM me for link.]]>
I used to think the DTS DVD was the definitive version, but after capturing the LD, I discovered quite a few differences.

As I expected, the LD has the best low-end in several scenes—especially the tank sequence.

After comparing it with every available version, including the UHD, I get the impression that the DTS DVD mix has quite a bit of unique processing applied to it, so it doesn't really sound like the original mix anymore.

PM me for link.]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7079.html Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:30:30 +0200 commandrbond]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7079.html https://fanrestore.com/thread-7074.html Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:38:22 +0200 ash_82]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7074.html
PM for link]]>
PM for link]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7073.html Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:22:50 +0200 cetya]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7073.html
PM for link.]]>
PM for link.]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7053.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:56:12 +0200 kenkenken96]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7053.html
TS: Original DTS (44.1 kHz / 20-bit) in a TS container
FLAC: 44.1 kHz / 24-bit

Syncing the audio while keeping it as raw DTS turned out to be more work than I expected.

This DTS stream can't be muxed into MKV or similar containers directly, and it also can't be merged as-is. The only way I found was to wrap it in a TS container with tsMuxeR first, then merge it.

The TS file isn't very practical on its own. It's really only useful if you play the video in a player like MPC-BE and load the TS as an external audio track.

also included a FLAC, so that's the one you should use in most cases.

PM me for link.]]>
TS: Original DTS (44.1 kHz / 20-bit) in a TS container
FLAC: 44.1 kHz / 24-bit

Syncing the audio while keeping it as raw DTS turned out to be more work than I expected.

This DTS stream can't be muxed into MKV or similar containers directly, and it also can't be merged as-is. The only way I found was to wrap it in a TS container with tsMuxeR first, then merge it.

The TS file isn't very practical on its own. It's really only useful if you play the video in a player like MPC-BE and load the TS as an external audio track.

also included a FLAC, so that's the one you should use in most cases.

PM me for link.]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7041.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:12:14 +0200 Kameraposti]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7041.html There is a 35mm print floating with great 2.0 flac audio. Took that one to the basis of the project.
I cleaned the audio a bit with rx11 eliminating the worst ”snap, crackle & pop”. Then synced it to theatrical bluray.
Next I took the stereo track from the SE version from UHD. I know there is a debate wether the track is original stereo or 5.1 fold down. Anyways, I like it more than the bluray dtsma. So I took the SE parts from UHD stereo and combined both tracks. Finally I took the SW track and LS/LR tracks from bluray and combined them to my own frankenstein 4.1 (actually 5.1 but C is empty). Result -> nice audio upgrade.]]> There is a 35mm print floating with great 2.0 flac audio. Took that one to the basis of the project.
I cleaned the audio a bit with rx11 eliminating the worst ”snap, crackle & pop”. Then synced it to theatrical bluray.
Next I took the stereo track from the SE version from UHD. I know there is a debate wether the track is original stereo or 5.1 fold down. Anyways, I like it more than the bluray dtsma. So I took the SE parts from UHD stereo and combined both tracks. Finally I took the SW track and LS/LR tracks from bluray and combined them to my own frankenstein 4.1 (actually 5.1 but C is empty). Result -> nice audio upgrade.]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7026.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:49:37 +0200 commandrbond]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7026.html 1991 LD [11398] PCM 2.0 decoded into 5.0 using a Shure HTS-5300.  Synced to the UHD and saved as FLAC.

The UHD stereo has been loudified and boosted, with clipping in several spots, and some noise reduction in the low end. In spite of all that, the UHD and LD are about the same in dynamic range. So, it is the same mix but they couldn't help but mess with it a little bit.

PM me for link ]]> 1991 LD [11398] PCM 2.0 decoded into 5.0 using a Shure HTS-5300.  Synced to the UHD and saved as FLAC.

The UHD stereo has been loudified and boosted, with clipping in several spots, and some noise reduction in the low end. In spite of all that, the UHD and LD are about the same in dynamic range. So, it is the same mix but they couldn't help but mess with it a little bit.

PM me for link ]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6987.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:45:03 +0200 commandrbond]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6987.html 1994 LD [21000] PCM 2.0 decoded into 5.0 using a Shure HTS5300.  Synced to the UHD and saved as FLAC.  Another great mix from the 90s. 

PM me for link.

If anyone out there has the rare AC3 release from Taiwan, please let me know. Thanks]]> 1994 LD [21000] PCM 2.0 decoded into 5.0 using a Shure HTS5300.  Synced to the UHD and saved as FLAC.  Another great mix from the 90s. 

PM me for link.

If anyone out there has the rare AC3 release from Taiwan, please let me know. Thanks]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6986.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:01:04 +0200 commandrbond]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6986.html 1992 LD [LV 1376-WS] PCM 2.0 decoded into 5.0 using a Shure HTS5300.  Synced to the UHD and saved as FLAC.  Really impressive mix.

I also have the 2003 DVD AC3 5.1 synced to the UHD, saved as FLAC, however, due to the surround channels needing to be lowered by 3db, and there being no way to do that without reencoding or saving as FLAC/PCM, so far I know. 

PM me for link.]]> 1992 LD [LV 1376-WS] PCM 2.0 decoded into 5.0 using a Shure HTS5300.  Synced to the UHD and saved as FLAC.  Really impressive mix.

I also have the 2003 DVD AC3 5.1 synced to the UHD, saved as FLAC, however, due to the surround channels needing to be lowered by 3db, and there being no way to do that without reencoding or saving as FLAC/PCM, so far I know. 

PM me for link.]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6984.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:03:47 +0200 commandrbond]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6984.html 1994 LD [79246] PCM 2.0 decoded into 5.0 using a Shure HTS5300.  Synced to the first HDR10 release UHD in two parts and saved as FLAC.  

I also have the 2001 DVD AC3 5.1 synced without re-encoding (again, in two parts).  

PM me for link.]]> 1994 LD [79246] PCM 2.0 decoded into 5.0 using a Shure HTS5300.  Synced to the first HDR10 release UHD in two parts and saved as FLAC.  

I also have the 2001 DVD AC3 5.1 synced without re-encoding (again, in two parts).  

PM me for link.]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6979.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:14:26 +0200 ash_82]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6979.html
Slowed down to 23.976 with fffmpeg.

It is available to anyone in ac3 format (mka ready to mux)]]>
Slowed down to 23.976 with fffmpeg.

It is available to anyone in ac3 format (mka ready to mux)]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6978.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:13:12 +0200 ash_82]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6978.html
Slowed down to 23.976 with fffmpeg.

Both files available to anyone in flac format (mka ready to mux)]]>
Slowed down to 23.976 with fffmpeg.

Both files available to anyone in flac format (mka ready to mux)]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6977.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:10:09 +0200 ash_82]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6977.html
Slowed down to 23.976 with fffmpeg.

It is available to anyone in flac format (mka ready to mux)]]>
Slowed down to 23.976 with fffmpeg.

It is available to anyone in flac format (mka ready to mux)]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6976.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:28:31 +0200 commandrbond]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6976.html