cannot convert ac3 to wav

[dave o]

I'm attempting to convert an ac3 file to wav. I've download an ac codec from codec central, and edited the text file as instructed. ac3 is listed in the dropdown menu, but when I make the attempt, I get the following message:

The CODEC required to decompress 'H:\Data Files\Dark.ac3' could not be opened.
DirectShow filter for '.ac3' not installed, or Audio File Corrupt.

I'm reasonably sure the file is not corrupt. I've tried using any number of them.

I'm an ignorant newbie.

Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Dave O

[LtData]

Re: cannot convert ac3 to wav

Did you follow the entirety of the instructions here: http://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central-directshow.htm
including downloading the AC3 filter?

[dave o]

Re: cannot convert ac3 to wav

I did.

Here's my software's configuration, it shows directshow's codec is installed, but it doesn't work:

Version Information
dBpowerAMP Music Converter: Release 11.5
Power Pack & Mp3 License: [ Registered: Yes ]
dBpowerAMP Audio Player: Not Installed 'music Player like no other'
dBpowerAMP CD Writer: Not Installed 'easy way to burn audio cds'
Sveta Portable Audio: Not Installed 'enhance your portable player'

Contact Information
Web Site: http://www.dbpoweramp.com
Support: http://www.dbpoweramp.com/support.htm
Support Forum: http://forum.dbpoweramp.com
Codec Central: http://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central.htm
Add extra [en/de]coding abilities such as m4a, wma, etc.

Smart Install Codecs
Windows Media Audio: .wma
Musepack: .mpc
Mp4 (AAC): .mp4
Flac: .flac
Monkeys Audio: .ape
OptimFROG: .ofr
Shorten: .shn
WavPack: .wv
Advanced Audio Compression: .aac


===Shell Integration===
Convert To (right click): On
Edit Tag (right click): On
Popup information Tips: On
Explorer ID Tag Property Page: On
Explorer Columns: On


===Codecs===
Installed Compression Codecs (Write)
Mp3 (Lame): Lame Version 3.96.1 [ .mp3 ]
Ogg Vorbis: Release 13 (Ogg Vorbis V1.1.1) [ .ogg ]
Test Conversion (No Write)
Wave: [ .wav ]


Installed Input Codecs (Read)
Auxiliary Input Decoder: .aux
CD Input Decoder: .cda
DirectShow Decoder: Release 1 .ac3
mp3 Decoder: .mp3; .mp2; .m2a; .mpga; .mpa; .mpx; .mpg; .mp1
Ogg Vorbis Input Decoder: .ogg
Wave Decoder: .wav


===Options===
dBpowerAMP Reference Options
Pro. Frequency Conversion: Off (faster but less quality)

Wave Compression Codec
More than 16 bit or 2 Channels: Write WaveFormatEx Header



===ID Tag Options===
Ogg Vorbis
Uppercase Tag Elements: No

[LtData]

Re: cannot convert ac3 to wav

Can you play your .ac3 file in Window Media Player? You should if you have the AC3Filter correctly installed.

[dave o]

Re: cannot convert ac3 to wav

Windows Media Player won't play the file. I'm at a loss. The software indicates that the codec is installed. I'm uninstalled and reinstalled everything, and edited the text file, adding .ac3 per the instructions.

I must be missing something.

Thanks for any help you can offer,

Dave O.

[LtData]

Re: cannot convert ac3 to wav

Did you install the AC3Filter program? Note I do NOT mean the dMC codec, but the separate program called AC3Filter.

[dave o]

Re: cannot convert ac3 to wav

No. Should I? How would I configure it?

Dave O.

[LtData]

Re: cannot convert ac3 to wav

The DirectShow Decoder page says this:

AC3: Download from http://ac3filter.sourceforge.net/ [Direct Download] add .ac3 to Configure DirectShow Decoder

Here is the direct download link: http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/a...b.exe?download

As for how to configure it, I have no idea as I have never used it. Just install it and mabye that will be enough, but someone else will have to help you if you have problems with it.

[gameplaya15143]

Re: cannot convert ac3 to wav

when you install ac3filter it will put a config shortcut in your start menu, and in the control pannel

you can also configure it while playing an ac3 file with WMP6.4 (mplayer2.exe)