Need some info on Laserdisc players and AC3 RF

Author: Byakko
Date: 21-Nov-2006, 9:46 PM

Author: Byakko
Time: 21-Nov-2006 9:46 PM
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I recently learned that you can create an AC3 RF out for some players that enables you to extract AC3 audio if the laserdisc has it. I was wondering how many titles have an optional AC3 track and if you think it would be worth to buy a premade AC3 RF out for such cases.

Author: Moth3r
Time: 22-Nov-2006 5:29 AM
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Laserdisc Database returns 1020 titles with AC-3 audio - so quite a few.

Not sure how easy it is to get hold of an RF demodulator these days. Obviously you also need a soundcard with SPDIF input.

Doom9 thread on the subject HERE.

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Author: Byakko
Time: 22-Nov-2006 7:50 PM
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Well, Kurtis Bahr can make me one for ~U$$100 if I recall correctly. Would it be worth it to spend that much money on it?

Author: Moth3r
Time: 23-Nov-2006 5:39 AM
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The alternative is to wait for a used one to appear on eBay, but you'll be lucky to get one for less than $70 (just had a look what they go for).

Only you can decide whether it's worth it or not.

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Author: Byakko
Time: 23-Nov-2006 9:21 PM
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Fair enough, thanks

Author: Darth Editous
Time: 24-Nov-2006 5:07 AM
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I got a demodulator from Ebay for £100 (~$60). I don't know if it matters to you, but no PAL discs have AC3.

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