How can I convert wav-files to DVD Audio? HELP!!! -Sound Forge - PC

Subject:How can I convert wav-files to DVD Audio? HELP!!! Posted by: AudioBooks Date:11/10/2002 10:53:32 AM How can I convert wav-files to DVD Audio? HELP!!! What programs do I need ? I have Sony DVD burner.
Subject:RE: How can I convert wav-files to DVD Audio? HELP!!! Reply by: AudioBooks Date:11/10/2002 11:18:53 AM We need to put our mono 16-bit, 44,100Hz audiobooks to DVDs. What format do we need to use DVD-Audio or SACD ? What software we need ??? We have ordered new Sony DRU500A DVD -RW/+RW burner. HELP !!!!!
Subject:RE: How can I convert wav-files to DVD Audio? HELP!!! Reply by: CAPNDigital Date:11/11/2002 1:05:20 PM To put your audiobooks on DVD you really have two choices of format and then several audio formats for each. 1. Create a DVD-Video format disc(with the proper authoring software) You may want to use still images or a looping video image to accompany the audio as it plays... Audio: Use either the PCM (wav audio files - you may have to import the mono files as "stereo" - duplicating the mono signal in both left and right channels, Sound Forge can do this for you) or you can import the Audio as Dolby AC-3 (and/or DTS if you prefer, but not necessary). To do this you will have to have the software to encode your original audio into the Dolby bitstream (SF soft encode, minnetonka's Dolby Encoder, or the upcoming SF Acid Pro 4.0 plug in will all do the trick - some DVD authoring programs will also encode simple stereo AC-3 (2.0 channels) files. Keep in mind that the AC-3 bitstream will definitely save you space on the disc if length and storage capacity is an issue. 2. Create a DVD-Audio format disc (you will need software specifically written to create the DVD-Audio spec - Minnetonka now has DiscWelder for just this thing) Keep in mind that DVD-Audio discs will not play on many DVD Players on the market (only those models that specify this capability, a minority of players/customers at this time) Audio: you can again import the original PCM - wave file, Dolby AC-3 (and/or DTS) or MLP encoded audio. To use MLP audio you will need software that allows you to encode into this bitstream. As for SACD - this is not a DVD format at all, but an advanced "CD-based" format used exclusively for high resulution audio material and requires a SACD recorder (probably a stand alone pro unit). SACD is not compatible with standard CD players, it requires a SACD compatible audio player (pricey at this point) As always, consult your DVD authoring application (be it DVD-Video - the most common on the market right now, or DVD-Audio) for specific requirements. Also, please note that I have not used any of the Minnetonka software mentioned, but have heard good reviews of them. Where can I check out your audiobook products? Good luck, Chris CAP'N Digital Productions

To put your audiobooks on DVD you really have two choices of format and then several audio formats for each.

1. Create a DVD-Video format disc(with the proper authoring software) You may want to use still images or a looping video image to accompany the audio as it plays...
Audio: Use either the PCM (wav audio files - you may have to import the mono files as "stereo" - duplicating the mono signal in both left and right channels, Sound Forge can do this for you) or you can import the Audio as Dolby AC-3 (and/or DTS if you prefer, but not necessary). To do this you will have to have the software to encode your original audio into the Dolby bitstream (SF soft encode, minnetonka's Dolby Encoder, or the upcoming SF Acid Pro 4.0 plug in will all do the trick - some DVD authoring programs will also encode simple stereo AC-3 (2.0 channels) files. Keep in mind that the AC-3 bitstream will definitely save you space on the disc if length and storage capacity is an issue.

2. Create a DVD-Audio format disc (you will need software specifically written to create the DVD-Audio spec - Minnetonka now has DiscWelder for just this thing) Keep in mind that DVD-Audio discs will not play on many DVD Players on the market (only those models that specify this capability, a minority of players/customers at this time)
Audio: you can again import the original PCM - wave file, Dolby AC-3 (and/or DTS) or MLP encoded audio. To use MLP audio you will need software that allows you to encode into this bitstream.

As for SACD - this is not a DVD format at all, but an advanced "CD-based" format used exclusively for high resulution audio material and requires a SACD recorder (probably a stand alone pro unit). SACD is not compatible with standard CD players, it requires a SACD compatible audio player (pricey at this point)

As always, consult your DVD authoring application (be it DVD-Video - the most common on the market right now, or DVD-Audio) for specific requirements.

Also, please note that I have not used any of the Minnetonka software mentioned, but have heard good reviews of them.

Where can I check out your audiobook products?

Good luck,
Chris
CAP'N Digital Productions