5 channel audio is not being encoded despite Audio tracks present at start

[mjur08]

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The output .mp4 or .mkv container file(s), even though their respective source .mkv files have 5.1 and 7.1 audio tracks, do not include the 5.1 audio tracks as they have for months. For some reason, 5.1 channels being included as an AC3 Passthru simply are not there when the file is finished encoding. I cannot figure out why. I have been using AC3 Passthru for months without issue.

A little more detail on process:
First I select my source (file or folder) - (note: each source .mkv file is confirmed to have a 5.1 to 7.1 channel audio track. I confirm this in two places: 1) In the Output Settings within Handbrake under the "Audio" tab - it's using the default Codec setting as an AC3 Passthru. 2) When I import the source .mkv file into Plex, it shows the correct audio track as well there.).
Next, I select my destination. Then, I confirm that the Preset "High Profile" is selected, which is what I have used for months without issue. Finally, I "Add to Queue" and "Start Encode".

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I am running the latest version of Handbrake on Windows 10 Home.

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There is no error - the encoded .mp4 or .mkv container simply doesn't include a 5.1 channel audio track, only the 2 channel tracks that were also present on the "Audio" tab when configuring output settings.

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Thanks to anyone who can help me figure this out.

[Deleted User 11865]

Same issue as viewtopic.php?f=12&t=35987

Depending on how you look at it, it's either a bug or a feature that's been inadvertently removed, when compared to version 0.10.x.

You can mimic the old behavior of AC3 Passthru by using (in the "Configure Defaults" sub-panel):

(1) Auto Passthru as the encoder

(2) AC3 as the only allowed passthru codec (using the checkboxes)

(3) AC3 as the fallback audio encoder (used when the source audio track is not AC3)

[mjur08]

Same issue as viewtopic.php?f=12&t=35987

Depending on how you look at it, it's either a bug or a feature that's been inadvertently removed, when compared to version 0.10.x.

You can mimic the old behavior of AC3 Passthru by using (in the "Configure Defaults" sub-panel):

(1) Auto Passthru as the encoder

(2) AC3 as the only allowed passthru codec (using the checkboxes)

(3) AC3 as the fallback audio encoder (used when the source audio track is not AC3)

Thank you - this temporarily resolved the issue. Do you know if there is a way to make these settings permanent? Every time I close the app and re-start it, they get reset to the original settings so then I have to go and follow your instructions again.

[mduell]

Configure the audio defaults, then save in a preset.

[SnaykeByte]

I had the same problem with no apparent way to save the defaults. I just ended up setting the mixdown in the AAC track to 5.1 and saved it in a custom setting, problem solved.