AC3 bit rate question for DVD

Aje wrote on 4/27/2010, 4:15 AM

I have made a concert with superb auido from the concertshalls own
micks and have it in 24 bit/48 on timeline.
I rendered video with mpeg DVDA template (PAL)
I wonder if the default AC3 bit setting (192) is enough to make
justice of this splendid audiotake

Can a dvd-player read a higher bit setting than default 192?
If so - what bit setting would be optimal?
/Aje

Comments

farss wrote on 4/27/2010, 4:41 AM

Higher bitrates are always better until you reach the point where either you cannot hear the difference or you're using the same bitrate as uncompressed. For a concert one might consider compressing the video enough to use PCM audio.

Bob.

craftech wrote on 4/27/2010, 5:12 AM

Depending upon the space you have left (after video) PCM will sound the best. For AC3 I would use a minimum of 256 Kb/s.

John

Aje wrote on 4/27/2010, 6:13 AM

Thanks a lot - I´ll go with 256 due to space limit.
Aje