Tom Pearson:like surcode by minnetonka software to get 5.1 encoded into a stereo trk Encoding 5.1 into a stereo track would be Dolby prologic II and not Dolby Digita. I believe the OP mentioned something about 6 "descrete" tracks.
Glad things worked out... I do have to disagree with you though. Video has come a long way over the years.... but then so has audio and audio can tell a story for the ears just as video tells a story for the eyes. In fact audio (if used properly) can tell you what's going on, OFF the screen and not just on. I really don't do much stereo work anymore. Most of my stuff is now 5.1 and 7.1 (in dolby digital, dts and dts-hd as well). It's a lot more work... but something as simple as a concert in 5.1 dts is breath taking on play back
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