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by Bsmooth
Thu Oct 09, 2025 1:45 pm
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Strange issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1255

Re: Strange issues, lasers are dirty

These are the instructions I got, please add or comment If incorrect. Pioneer Blu-Ray Drive Laser Cleaning 1.) eject tray. 2.) unplug drive with tray out. 3.) pop off front bezel clips on sides and bottom with plastic tool. 4.) undo screws from bottom will be under stickers if you have an s13, 213 d...
by Bsmooth
Wed Oct 08, 2025 12:40 am
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Strange issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1255

Re: Strange issues

Basically I found with some help from a member here, that the lasers might have been dirty. So after a little disassembly and a little alcohol and q-tips I cleaned them. Now it works fine, I just don't know for how long. After a little research online it appears the laser may need to be cleaned abou...
by Bsmooth
Fri Oct 03, 2025 1:55 am
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Strange issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1255

Re: Strange issues

Updated to latest version and still can't do a thing. Program seems to react different everytime. This is the last message I got when I tried to use MakeMKV: Now this was running fine two days ago. MakeMKV v1.18.2 win(x64-release) started Using direct disc access mode Loaded content hash table, will...
by Bsmooth
Thu Oct 02, 2025 1:09 am
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Strange issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1255

Strange issues

I got an announcement that there was a new version of Make MKV. As soon as I saw that my drive can't seem to read Blu-rays any longer. I tried several different ones and none of them work. they seem to be reading , but the drive never seems to stop, sometime reading chapters equalling 35 GB, sometim...
by Bsmooth
Fri Aug 22, 2025 3:56 pm
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: What would cause Audio tracks to be out of Sync?
Replies: 0
Views: 9050

What would cause Audio tracks to be out of Sync?

Would using MKVToolInc or Audacity cause audio tracks to go out of sync? I don't understand whats causing it and its driving me nutz. Its usually only .3 or .4 ms but its enough to make it look strange when watching a movie.
by Bsmooth
Fri Aug 01, 2025 12:35 am
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: How to fix out of sync audio track?
Replies: 2
Views: 7816

Re: How to fix out of sync audio track?

I thought that was a good idea too, so I tried that , but when I hit multiplier it usually takes forever, but this time went to 100% right away, but no file. What I can't figure out is why. I've done dozen of transfers between Audacity and back again with no problems. Maybe the length of 2:45 hrs? S...
by Bsmooth
Thu Jul 31, 2025 7:35 pm
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: How to fix out of sync audio track?
Replies: 2
Views: 7816

How to fix out of sync audio track?

I just finished redoing the audio track for In Harms Way ,by making the vocals slightly louder. But when I went and put the audio track back by using MkV ToolNix somehow the track is now out of sync with the video. By using the VC Media player it looks like its about -.300 out of sync with the video...
by Bsmooth
Fri Jul 25, 2025 4:02 pm
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: Would anyone have use for improved vocals in movies?
Replies: 0
Views: 10112

Would anyone have use for improved vocals in movies?

I'm sure most of you are aware of the terrible vocals in some movies. I have been running them thru Audacity and boosting the vocals, and also in some cases cutting back on very loud passages, so loud in fact there distorted in fact. Blu-rays are especially difficult because of 5 channel setups. I'm...
by Bsmooth
Tue Jun 03, 2025 1:31 am
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Best programs for editing subtitles?
Replies: 6
Views: 3055

Re: Best programs for editing subtitles?

Yes you are quite right, I got Subtitle Edit as well and so far its been working great. Very easy to use and above all its very fast too.
by Bsmooth
Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:40 am
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: Improving vocals from Blu-rays?
Replies: 9
Views: 16938

Re: Improving vocals from Blu-rays?

I keep forgetting how versatile MKVToolNix is. Yes your quite right , I could use it to do that, although I must admit, its not something I've done before. Give me something to fool around with.
by Bsmooth
Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:09 pm
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: Improving vocals from Blu-rays?
Replies: 9
Views: 16938

Re: Improving vocals from Blu-rays?

Is there a away to run it thru Audacity somehow, without it taking 2 hours? Or maybe seperate the vocals and then run it thru Audacity?
by Bsmooth
Tue Apr 22, 2025 7:24 pm
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: Improving vocals from Blu-rays?
Replies: 9
Views: 16938

Re: Improving vocals from Blu-rays?

Thats a great article, reminds me a bit about the Loudness wars we had a few years ago with music CD's and how it was mixed. I love it, technology jumps ahead leaps and bounds, and we get dialogue we can't understand. A lot of it sound like just plain laziness. Don't they get it? Its a package deal,...
by Bsmooth
Tue Apr 22, 2025 3:43 pm
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: Improving vocals from Blu-rays?
Replies: 9
Views: 16938

Re: Improving vocals from Blu-rays?

I was hoping the Dynamic Compression would help. Its frustrating, finally getting the nice clear video and the Audio not keeping up.
by Bsmooth
Tue Apr 22, 2025 1:51 pm
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: Improving vocals from Blu-rays?
Replies: 9
Views: 16938

Improving vocals from Blu-rays?

Just started getting my blurays discs on a hardrive using MKV and Handbrake. I'm a bit on in years and I guess my hearing isn't what it used to be. I'm finding it a bit difficult hearing vocals from movies after I get the files onto my HD. I'm watching on a pretty old Samsung, but no night settings ...
by Bsmooth
Fri Apr 04, 2025 4:02 pm
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Alternatives to Handbrake?
Replies: 8
Views: 6158

Re: Alternatives to Handbrake?

Well my knowledge base is growing, but its still quite a learning curve. Thats OK, my brand new Zidoo Z9X Pro now does not do movie matching any longer. Something to do with the IMDB API. Yes its quite a learning curve indeed. Hows that saying go"If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing wel...