Hello Scott,

Would it be possible to upload a short sample of the type of clip that's giving you issues? Either from the Insta360 OneX or the Zoom?

It's very odd that the Zoom H3-VR file imports into PDR but not ADR. What happend if you attempt to send the audio from PDR to ADR for editing?

PIX PIX YouTube channel

As PIX indicates, a file would be nice, but I suspect the same as here: https://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/84249.page#post_box_348281 The Zoom H3-VR manual says it records in 4 channels. This will import into PD as PD is not a unique channel editor, it will not import into ADR unless the new ADR13 has had features added to support, nothing relevant in release notes or manual. You might be able to use the ZOOM Ambisonics Player application for conversion of your audio file to an acceptable ADR format as it can convert to 5.1.

Jeff

Thanks for replies - to answer your question PIX, the exact same "format not valid" prompt comes up whether I load the file manually or send it via PD365. Here is a small WAV sample direct from the Zoom H3-VR. Also attached is the smallest .MP4 direct from the Insta360 OneX (after stitching). I'd appreciate hearing whether you guys get the same white box with no information when importing the .MP4 (screenshot attached).


Thx, Scott

Quote As PIX indicates, a file would be nice, but I suspect the same as here: https://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/84249.page#post_box_348281 The Zoom H3-VR manual says it records in 4 channels. This will import into PD as PD is not a unique channel editor, it will not import into ADR unless the new ADR13 has had features added to support, nothing relevant in release notes or manual. You might be able to use the ZOOM Ambisonics Player application for conversion of your audio file to an acceptable ADR format as it can convert to 5.1.

Jeff

Hi Jeff - thanks for your input but I'm pretty sure that AudioDirector has claimed support of 4-channel spatial audio since AD9. The link in my OP describes spatial audio and specifically at the bottom of the page "* AudioDirector 9 supports editing and producing the spatial audio in 4 channels for 360° video files. The feature is not supported for video files that are encoded with 5.1 or above channels audio." I haven't paid any attention as to whether AD now supports 5.1 audio.

The real annoyance for me is that I bought the Zoom microphone years ago when AD9 was current and I'm pretty sure I tested it out with AD at the time with no problem. Now I finally have a project that would benefit from spatial audio and I'm experiencing issues.
Cheers, Scott

The mp4 attached does not have spatial audio, it has basic 2 channel AAC audio:

Audio
Format : AAC LC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec Low Complexity
Codec ID : mp4a-40-2
Duration : 5 s 184 ms
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 137 kb/s
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel layout : L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz

Are you sure it was this file that does not import correctly?

Jeff

Quote The mp4 attached does not have spatial audio, it has basic 2 channel AAC audio:

Audio
Format : AAC LC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec Low Complexity
Codec ID : mp4a-40-2
Duration : 5 s 184 ms
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 137 kb/s
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel layout : L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz

Are you sure it was this file that does not import correctly?

Jeff

BIG APOLOGIES Jeff ... I had only assumed that the OneX recorded in spatial since it was newer than my old VIRB that had spatial. I have just realized that it's only the newer OneX2 that has 4 mics. Sorry for confusion on that point, however it definitely is the same .MP4 that gives me a white box and won't import to AudioDirector.
Do you get any pop-up prompt at all when importing to AD or does it just load fine?
Cheers, Scott

Quote Hi Jeff - thanks for your input but I'm pretty sure that AudioDirector has claimed support of 4-channel spatial audio since AD9. The link in my OP describes spatial audio and specifically at the bottom of the page "* AudioDirector 9 supports editing and producing the spatial audio in 4 channels for 360° video files. The feature is not supported for video files that are encoded with 5.1 or above channels audio." I haven't paid any attention as to whether AD now supports 5.1 audio.

The real annoyance for me is that I bought the Zoom microphone years ago when AD9 was current and I'm pretty sure I tested it out with AD at the time with no problem. Now I finally have a project that would benefit from spatial audio and I'm experiencing issues.
Cheers, Scott

This was my understanding:
4 channel support in 360° video files for spatial audio, your mp4 only has 2 channels so no real spatial control but should load fine, see attached pic. Additionally, only output to 360° video file, no audio only output.

mono, stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 in WAV files, no 4 channel in WAV files. Your WAV file is 4 channel as I guessed prior.

Format : PCM
Duration : 3 s 791 ms
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 4 608 kb/s
Channel(s) : 4 channels
Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz


Jeff

Quote

This was my understanding:
4 channel support in 360° video files for spatial audio, your mp4 only has 2 channels so no real spatial control but should load fine, see attached pic. Additionally, only output to 360° video file, no audio only output.

mono, stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 in WAV files, no 4 channel in WAV files. Your WAV file is 4 channel as I guessed prior.

Format : PCM
Duration : 3 s 791 ms
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 4 608 kb/s
Channel(s) : 4 channels
Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz


Jeff

Ahhh ... so AD will only process spatial audio when contained within a video file? That's interesting and unexpected but thank you for the clarification! I will try merging the audio and video in PD first and then attempt to import.

2nd problem - the video file I supplied is confirmed to be 2-channel only, however I still get a white box and you seem to have no problem with it...weird.
Thanks for your help! Cheers, Scott

Hello Scott,

Firstly, thank you Jeff for adding your knowledge & insights into this thread (& all the other threads to which you contribute). It's always much appreciated.

Here, ADR has no problem importing the MP4 you attached. There's no "white box". Do you mean the screen stays frozen & you cannot import the file, or does it disappear & allow import?

PIX PIX YouTube channel

Quote Hello Scott,

Firstly, thank you Jeff for adding your knowledge & insights into this thread (& all the other threads to which you contribute). It's always much appreciated.

Here, ADR has no problem importing the MP4 you attached. There's no "white box". Do you mean the screen stays frozen & you cannot import the file, or does it disappear & allow import?

PIX

Hi PIX, It stays frozen and I have to click the x to close the white box - the file doesn't import