OT: In need of an .ac3 - wav/mp3 converter

L8R wrote on 6/17/2009, 2:18 PM
Hi, I need to import an .ac3 file from a wedding highlight back into VP9.
I find it ridiculous that you cannot do this.
Does anyone know of a free .ac3 converter that I can convert it into a wav or .mp3 format?

I had forgot to render this file as an avi and only had the video and audio files I rendered for DVDA5.

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Zulqar-Cheema wrote on 6/17/2009, 2:26 PM
In V8 pro there is a menu under File , Import and then DVD, I think you may that as well...
But you are right it is poor show that it cannot be dragged back onto the TL
Failing that try "Super C"

(I am assuming it is on DVD)
John_Cline wrote on 6/17/2009, 2:26 PM
There are a number of free AC3 to WAV converters listed here:

http://www.videohelp.com/tools?toolsearch=&Submit=Search&convert=AC3+to+WAV&s=&orderby=Name&hits=50
L8R wrote on 6/17/2009, 2:50 PM
Hey zcheema,

I do save all my rendered files as well as the vob files created by DVDA.

With these wedding demos I always save a full 1440x1080 60i .avi, for future splicing and stringing for my wedding shows.
However this one wedding in particular I forgot to render it out to this format before blowing away the file. I do have the .m2t and .ac3 files for DVDA. Although it's not in HD it's better then nothing.

So, it's on Hard drive.
L8R wrote on 6/17/2009, 2:51 PM
Thanks John. I'll give it a check.
blink3times wrote on 6/17/2009, 4:31 PM
Open dvda and place the AC3 file on the time line (you don't even need video) and create a dvd to your hard drive. Then import the vob file to Vegas ( you *may* have to change the vob extension to mpg to get it in) The AC3 file should open up on the time line.
L8R wrote on 6/17/2009, 7:49 PM
good to know blink thanks... in the mean time Sony, you may want to make it an option to import .ac3 files directly.
blink3times wrote on 6/17/2009, 7:53 PM
I should also add that you can import AC3 if it's wrapped up in a MTS, or M2TS container

I may be speaking out of the side of my mouth but I believe it's done this way due licensing restrictions of one form or another.
musicvid10 wrote on 6/17/2009, 8:00 PM
... in the mean time Sony, you may want to make it an option to import .ac3 files directly.

I know it seems silly, but I guess that it was a byproduct of the original licensing agreement.