Sound reduced in final print to file

[Ballistix]

Hi guys,

Using Edius Pro to edit a VOB file I've imported. The original video says it's using channel 6 for sound. If I play it in Edius it sounds perfectly balanced. However, now I've added my titles and try to export the sound is much lower...whatever I do I can't get it right. I'm exporting to MPEG and it's converting it to Stereo...I think this is the problem.

If I raise the whole volume the ambient sound is unbearable. Any tips?
Regards,
Tony

[GrassValley_KH]

Did you change the audio settings to 'EDIUS Pro 3 Compatible' before adding the VOB file?

[Ballistix]

Hi K. No I didn't I've just changed Panning to Pro 3 Compatible is that what you mean? And is it OK to do it now with all the video in place and just re export?

Regards,
Tony

[GrassValley_KH]

I believe it will only take affect on new clips added to the timeline from that point onward - it won't retroactively apply to existing clips (which makes sense, because you don't want to mess with anything that might be finished on the timeline).

Editing multi-channel audio embedded within a file is tricky business. You also need to remember that those 6 channels will be downmixed into a stereo audio track upon export. Just fyi..

[Ballistix]

Ack. OK. Probably will leave it that's a lot of working starting from scratch. Any chance of 5.1 support in an up coming update?
Regards,
Tony

[GrassValley_KH]

Unknown at this stage. Typically the trend is to do audio sweetening and mixing in an application dedicated to such a task (EDIUS is first and foremost a video editor).