Audio sounds different from DVDSP to Build File

I have a background audio track that sounds different when I view my VIDEO_TS folder using Apple DVD Player. In my FCP file, my exported AIF, my exported AC3, and within the DVDSP simulator, the audio sounds perfectly fine.
But when I make a build and view it in Apple DVD Player, it sounds very different. I'd describe the resulting sound as having more 'contrast': the 'loud' parts are the same, but the quiet parts are moderately quieter. Any idea what's going on?

What dialogue normalisation setting did you use (in A. Pack, or Compressor) for your Dolby Digital coding to create the .AC3s? If you use the default setting of -27dB, a (correctly set-up) player will change the audio levels on playback. If you change the setting to -31dB before coding, the levels are left alone on playback.
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I have several several PPro CS 4 projects each with a couple sequences.
In Encore CS4, I make dynamic links to the sequences using
Adobe Dynamic Link | Import Premiere Pro Sequence ...
In Encore, I create the Timelines for the Sequences from the dynamic links.
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However, should I make any minor edits in Premiere (via edit original in Encore) like changing a title's text and re-rendering the PPro sequence, the Encore Timeline plays the video fine, but there is no audio (the audio track is there, but no audio sound occurs). The Encore dynamic link is untranscoded.
The following do not make the Encore Timeline audio track audible.
Update markers from source.
Clean database button for PPro and Encore.
Deleting the media Cache and Media Cache Files folders.
Deleting the Encore Cache folder.
The only way which seems to fix the audio is to delete the Encore Timeline and generate a new Timeline from the dynamic link. Of course, this means relinking the end actions for the buttons and timelines which is a pain and defeats the purpose of using dynamic links.
I have been using dynamic links without audio problems for quite awhile without a problem. Now this problem appears in many projects. Thanks in advance.

Haven't seen a post from the OP since this one.
I cannot directly answer, but here's some info.
From a variety of users comments, and my limited experience with CS4 and significant experience wiht CS5, there were improvements in CS5.
The number one issue when users find no audio in DL situations is not waiting for conforming. Look at the progress bar and wait till done.
You are more likely to see DL audio problems using files in Premeire that are not as easy for Encore (e.g. mp3).

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Hi
I just upgraded my system OS 10.6.8 to the latest 10.8.4, and I found that audio on the 10.8.4 sounds different.
I did some tests and I can say that audio when listening on the 10.8.4 has less bass content and the hi-mids are more agressive.
I running the audio studio on my Mac Pro and this was a big dissapointment for me.
Also I rendered audio file from Logic Pro 9 on the both system and they are the same, but when you listening on the 10.6.8 it sounds correct while on 10.8.4 sounds different. I have the same audio drivers from RME Fireface 800 on both systems. In tests I used identical Logic arrangement file on both systems.
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I switched to the Snow Leopard again and I regret that I puchased your latest OS. Why it is done? Apple?

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My concern is with a HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k015dx Sleekbook. I don't use this laptop for too much because I mainly do light schoolwork on this and leave most of my other tasks to my more powerful notebooks. I first noticed something different since i left this at a friends house and his little bro managed to update this to windows 8.1. Luckily, none of my work was affected but i immiediatly noticed a difference in sound( i am very "attuned" to sounds i guess) and it just did'nt sound the same. I checked the settings and equalizers and everything was set exactly how i had it. I know the built in speakers are already bad but when i hook it up to speakers, it also sounds different and my friend agrees with me. When i check for driver updates, there are none. And recently(like 2 days ago) ill hook my speakers up and the song will play wierdly and start stuttering whenever heavy bass starts playing. I hooked my speakers up to my Envy 15 and Razor and i do not encounter this problem. Im wondering if it's just a driver needing an update or if my audio card is shot somehow. Pls. tell me i can fix this, i mean it's not that big a deal but i hate when things dont work!

Hi Envyguy3113,
I understand you are having an issue with your HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k015dx Sleekbook and sound issues. If you could make sure that all is up to date.
If you follow this document on get the free update, it should help resolve your issue.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/update-from-windows-8-tutorial
If the system is all up-to-date the next thing would be to restore your computer to when Windows 8 was working OK. Here is a document on how to perform that.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03327545&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_r1002_us...
Please let me know if you require further assistance.
Thanks
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hi and thanks to all of your replies
I compared both packages and the result is:
diff -qr xine-lib-abs xine-lib-repo
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verschieden.
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f.e. xineplug_ao_out_arts.so, xineplug_ao_out_jack.so
jack-audio-connection-kit and kdemod-arts are installed. Looks like that some
additional packages are missed?
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some files are different f.e.
xineplug_inp_cdda.so and other?
b.t.w. there is new source package available xine-lib-1.1.6. It's bugfix release. I will test
this later
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Audio levels different from camera to Premiere Pro

Why is it that the audio levels on the camera can show the subject peaking right above -10dB, but when I bring the clips into Premiere, they are below -12dB and I always have to boost them?
Just to test this, I cranked up the volume on our camera's inputs to the point where it was clipping. When I took this clip into Premiere it still wasn't hitting 0dB. It was peaking into the yellow, even though the clip was completely distorted because of the clipping coming into the camera.
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>I cranked up the volume on our camera's inputs to the point where it was clipping. When I took this clip into Premiere it still wasn't hitting 0dB. It was peaking into the yellow, even though the clip was completely distorted because of the clipping coming into the camera.
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I don't think you can get the dB levels in Premiere and your cameras to match, unless your cameras have a setting that defines the 0dB level. The best you can do, in my opinion, is to learn the difference and go from there as you have ("I always have to boost them"). But, also remember that if you do some audio stuff in Premiere that you want to record back onto tape, you'll have to go the other way, lessen the audio level.
Reference levels made by a tone generator is a fine way to learn the differences.
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I've been running Logic 8 for a couple years off my MacBook and have never encountered any significant problems of file corruption until recently.
The issue I encountered is this:
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stooby3535 wrote:
After further troubleshooting I've realized that the suspicious audio file that prevents the project file from opening is actually not corrupted itself. I can still play the audio file in other media software like Quicktime, etc. with no problem.
This leads me to believe the problem opening the project file lies solely with the corrupted 'documentData' file.
Does anyone have any ideas about how I could somehow open this project file and delete the reference of the troublesome audio file from the project's audio bin?
Well... it really sounds like the project itself is corrupted, that's one of the reasons all project files won't load from a certain point on.
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Reboot the Mac.
Open the Applications folder and boot Logic from it's icon.
As soon as the Logic Logo/graphic window appears on the screen hold down the control key. You will see a message pop up that says something like "Launch the Core Audio Driver" there will be yes/no choice available... select NO.
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