How do I decode Dolby E streams live from tape using an AES/EBU input?
20.A Dolby E Stream will decode from a track or live input when there is not an encoded file open in the decoder. Since a Dolby E stream is 2 channels and since the decoder sits on an 8, 6, or 2-channel bus, a structure must be created to bring in 2 channels and connect them into an 8, 6, or 2-channel bus. This is done using the I/O setup in Pro Tools. First, you need to create a stereo Audio Track and a 7.1 Aux Input. SurCode for Dolby E Decoder is then dropped onto the 7.1 (or 5.1 or stereo) channel mixer strip as an insert. Next you need to go to the I/O Setup and create the bus that will connect a stereo input to a 7.1 bus by creating a sub-path within the 7.1 bus. You will create a 5.1 and stereo subpath in order to link this stereo audio track to a multi-channel Aux input. So in most cases we have experienced so far, you will be taking the AES output from the device that will be streaming the ENCODED Dolby E stream (be it a HD camera or another audio device/interface etc.) and in
