Authoring 24 bit DVD audio disk.

[philipgolden]

I've been listening to my 24bit DVD of "Tommy" and it's just killing me that I haven't been able to listen to the recordings that come out of my space like this. I've been all over the web trying to figure this out.

Does anyone know the proper tools for authoring a playable 24 bit DVD audio disk? Any recommendations? Thanks!

[Professor]

Easiest way is said to be Disc Welder Bronze (haven't tried it myself), and then they have progressively more involved software versions depending on whether you just want the basics or really need to make product.
You can check them out here.

Of course, those discs will only be able to run in DVD-A players that can playback recordable DVDs. If you want broader playback compatability, you could add a DTS encoder from SurCode which will allow you to encode to a format for either DTS encoded CDs or DVDs, that would play back in any DVD player or for the CDs, they will playback through a CD player with a digital output being fed to a surround receiver. But be careful because those CDs will playback as noise in any normal CD player.

-Jeremy

[philipgolden]

Thanks. I'm specifically looking to author DVD-A to DVDs. I'll check out the package you recommended (unless anyone has any other ideas?). Thanks for heads up.

[konabuzz]

Doesn't Wavelab 4, more likely 5 do DVD "authoring" ? I'm assuming you're less concerned with the surround possibilities and more with the 24bit improvements.

Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong about Wavelab...

[philipgolden]

Right. Surround not an issue for me. I have a copy of Wavelab somewhere, although not sure of version. I will definitely check this out. Thanks.