Blu Ray > FLAC > Involve Encoder = Matrix Discs

[Wagonmaster_91]

The +-90° phase shifts are super easy to implement using the "Phase Bug". I just checked and Phase bug is no longer available for download but I have it if anyone needs it. Audition has its own phase shift function built in but I don't think that it is as convenient as using Phase Bug.

To QS encode you add the signals, front pair and back pair together in the proper proportion, everything stays in phase. Then use the bug on the back pair. That was the big advantage of QS, no cancellation during encoding as everything stays in phase during the encode process.

It just occurred to me that the same process could be used with the EV and DY coefficients to make an encode immune to cancellation encode effects, plus the output phase would be correct when using a QS decoder!

https://www.kvraudio.com/product/phasebug_by_betabugsaudio#

Phase Bug sounds like a useful tool. I would like to have it if you care to share. Thanks!

 

[par4ken]

Phase Bug sounds like a useful tool. I would like to have it if you care to share. Thanks!

PM sent.

 

[kfbkfb]

https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/threads/working-qs-software-encoder.29792/
(I don't know if this would be of help in making QS encoded stereo)


Kirk Bayne

 

[par4ken]

https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/threads/working-qs-software-encoder.29792/
(I don't know if this would be of help in making QS encoded stereo)


Kirk Bayne

It's only available for Mac so far. Under Windows it says "We're working on it...". They want your email as well.

 

[jaybird100]

I’ve never tried the Audition encoder, is it an add on or already in there somewhere? And do you believe it would be as effective as an Involve?

The Audition Encoder actually IS from Involve (check their website). So, yes, it's quite effective. It's a small add-on; essentially, a naked circuit board, with inputs on one side, and outputs on the other. Very straightforward.

 

[Sonik Wiz]

The Audition Encoder actually IS from Involve (check their website). So, yes, it's quite effective. It's a small add-on; essentially, a naked circuit board, with inputs on one side, and outputs on the other. Very straightforward.

The Audition mentioned earlier is Adobe Audition a software app for editing audio. The Involve encoder is hardware & no where on their website do I see it referred to as the Audition encoder.

 

[J. PUPSTER]

The Audition Encoder actually IS from Involve (check their website). So, yes, it's quite effective. It's a small add-on; essentially, a naked circuit board, with inputs on one side, and outputs on the other. Very straightforward.

see post #17 above ; I'll call the Paramedics

 

[par4ken]

The Audition Encoder actually IS from Involve (check their website). So, yes, it's quite effective. It's a small add-on; essentially, a naked circuit board, with inputs on one side, and outputs on the other. Very straightforward.

They don't call it "The Audition Encoder" but "The Involve Encoder Evaluation Kit" here is the link. I see that the decoder board is out of stock but 28 encoders are still left!

https://involveaudio.com/creators-makers/

 

[kfbkfb]

My Sony Blu-ray (& SACD) players will create an official Dolby Surround downmix from DD & DTS (DVD & [UHD]Blu-ray) and MCH-DSD.

AFAIK, the surround channel is full bandwidth and doesn't have (modified) Dolby B NR encoding, so it's very similar to QS encoding.

I haven't tried making DS encoded CD-Rs of my music DVDs&Blu-rays, I use an HDMI->A/V converter:
https://www.amazon.com/Rca-DHCOMF-Composite-Adapter-7-60/dp/B01N7W8HSO/
(I may record a DS encoded cassette of some of my MCH music and play it in my car to try out the concept)


Kirk Bayne