Center channel issues

[Finality]

I just got my boxee up and running and am having problem with my center channel. Older shows not recorded in surround are fine but the moment I enable DTS & or Dolby some TV shows and movies the center channel does not work.

For some if I disable DTS the center channel but I loose center channel output if I enable DTS the center is fine, its very frustrating as I have to check at least 4-5 different file types each time! I tried enabling disabling different options but I still have the same issue.

Audio output is through HDMI.

[jasmeet_9sb]

Please provide the video file info using MediaInfo, so that we can see what kind of audio codec is there.

Also please correct the following

For some if I disable DTS the center channel but I loose center channel output if I enable DTS the center is fine, its very frustrating as I have to check at least 4-5 different file types each time!

[Finality]

Basically if I disable all the audio options in the audio menu eg DTS Dolby etc all files work but sound is flat. I think its just pumping everything in Stereo. If I enable DTS some movies work perfectly, while others I lose the center channel and I cannot hear ANY voice. I have tried about 20 different combinations but nothing seems to work for all file types:

Here is the first file:

Audio

ID : 2
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension : CM (complete main)
Codec ID : A_AC3
Duration : 21mn 22s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 384 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth : 16 bits
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 58.7 MiB (10%)
Default : Yes
Forced : No


2nd file:

Audio

ID : 2
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension : CM (complete main)
Codec ID : A_AC3
Duration : 2h 20mn
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth : 16 bits
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 641 MiB (8%)
Language : English
Default : Yes
Forced : No

[jasmeet_9sb]

I think audio codec A_AC3 is the cause of your issue !! I've found this jira issue where users don't have any output from A_AC3 . I'll advise you to open a support ticket with Boxee .

[Finality]

Thanks I'll do that!