2-channel audio and iDVD????

Hi
Does iDVD produce stereo DVDs or mono DVDs???
Thanks
NBK

Normally it produces stereo. Not mono. If all you hear is mono then perhaps 16 bit audio was not selected, hence your source (camcorder) recording and editing would be suspect. You might not have the correct setting on the camera or camcorder itself. I recommend using only 16 bit audio (not 12 bit) and Not just one channel but rather both.
This is also worth reading:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1994533&tstart=30
http://macosx.com/forums/mac-os-x-system-mac-software/266881-audio-tracks-imovie -hd.html
The Macintosh ILife 09
By Jim Heid
One more tip regarding mini plugs or alternate audio connectors anywhere in the video capture process, make certain the plug/s is seated properly (meaning pushed all the way in and not partially).
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