Ok.....
So it appears that Freeview HD sound
is encoded in HE-AAC format.
Is that correct or is it now in DD, DD+, Dolby Pulse or something else?
Is AD still the reason that HE-AAC is used?
Any transcoding mods planned?
Will the Humax Aura be upgraded by a firmware update and thus able to output DD, DD+ (or a couple of other standards) that my Sony soundbar can decode as surround sound rather than (very nice) stereo?
My Humax Forum » Freeview HD » Aura UHD
Surround The Sound ... part II
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| Sun 20 Dec 2020 17:30:43 #1 |
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bogbody - 1 hour ago »
Ok.....
So it appears that Freeview HD sound
is encoded in HE-AAC format.
Is that correct or is it now in DD, DD+, Dolby Pulse or something else?
Is AD still the reason that HE-AAC is used?
Any transcoding mods planned?
Will the Humax Aura be upgraded by a firmware update and thus able to output DD, DD+ (or a couple of other standards) that my Sony soundbar can decode as surround sound rather than (very nice) stereo?That is correct but all Freeview-Kit recode to Dolby Digital 2.0 or 5.1 as contained in the broadcast on output. It's part of the Freeview-HD spec along with mixed progressive and interlaced gops within the same programme.
The reason is AAC simplifies including Audio Described audio and unlike freesat does not require a seperate PCM audio track.
There is not that much 5.1 on Freeview-HD. ITV-HD is always 2.0. Record Battlestar Galactica which does have 5.1. Guessing your sound bar will get 5.1 surround
| Sun 20 Dec 2020 19:11:54 #2 | -
When BG is next transmitted I'll record it on Freeview and on Freesat and compare the results.
That way I can also check that the Aura/TV/Soundbar settings are correct.
| Sun 20 Dec 2020 20:08:56 #3 | -
If you tune to BBC1-HD now. Tinkerbell has Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 audio
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| Mon 21 Dec 2020 10:51:42 #4 | -
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The Muppets is also in 5.1.
| Mon 21 Dec 2020 11:28:17 #5 | -
Missed Tinkerbell
Got the Muppets tho!!| Mon 21 Dec 2020 11:44:22 #6 | -
Senior Management is making testing impossible right now.
Apparently Face Time to her pal is more important!! How very dare she :-)By the way how can one find out which programs are actually transmitted in 5.1 surround sound on Freeview?
I can also record the same program on Freesat and compare results| Mon 21 Dec 2020 12:48:57 #7 | -
bogbody - 4 mins ago »
Senior Management is making testing impossible right now.
Apparently Face Time to her pal is more important!! How very dare she :-)
By the way how can one find out which programs are actually transmitted in 5.1 surround sound on Freeview?
I can also record the same program on Freesat and compare resultsOnly by checking the transmission and of course mark one earholes :-). Programme listings do not tell you.
My AVR has an info button and icons on the front panel. TV's are more difficult.
| Mon 21 Dec 2020 12:57:08 #8 | -
The BBC must be giving us a christmas present
Snow Animals is also DD+ 5.1
Even shows like Strictly Come Dancing have not had 5.1 for a couple of years.
Look for reruns of Father Brown they always have 5.1 surround
Doctor Zhivago BBC 2 - HD 13:10 may be. My Aura is set to record it and Oz the Great and Powerfull BBC 1 - HD 13:45
| Mon 21 Dec 2020 13:05:08 #9 | -
Yes .... My Sony soundbar has no display and it's a 2.1 with no center speaker so there is no voice shift to center.
It's a HT-XF9000 so sounds pretty durn good in normal stereo.
It's only when there is a sound effect that you notice.| Mon 21 Dec 2020 13:08:08 #10 |
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