Here’s the chain of events. I open a 5.1 WAV file using these settings: Multichannel (DVD-Audio Compatible) mode; 6 channels; 96000 Hz. The six tracks are then shown. I attempt to initiate play, but I get an error message. Here is the screenshot:
I’ve never worked with 5.1 multichannel files in WL before, and I don’t understand why I’m getting this error. In the event that this info is helpful, I’ll mention that the same 5.1 file will open and play correctly in Audacity.
I’ve now installed WaveLab 11, yet I’m still running into a problem where playback of my 5.1 file will not work. I began by creating a new Montage, with the following settings:
Channel Configuration: Surround
Layout: 5.1 (L R C LFE Ls Rs)
Sample Rate: 96000 Hz
I then inserted the original downloaded audio file, which was in the FLAC format. All six tracks were shown in the project window. I then attempted to play this file, and received the following error message:
The Channel Configuration in Audio Connections is the same as that shown above: Channel Configuration: Surround
Layout: 5.1 (L R C LFE Ls Rs)
If you get this message, this means your audio connection settings are not correctly set.
That is, the 6 channels are not properly assigned to 6 different hardware output.
Investigate the audio connection settings of WaveLab.
I’ve changed all of the settings that I could think to change, and it made no difference — same error message.
I understand that WaveLAb is a very complex application, but I must again point out that when I simply drop this 5.1 file into an open Audacity window, a free app, it works, immediately. No fussing with settings, no dialog boxes, it just works! Why can’t WaveLab 11, a program that I just paid $500 for, do that?
Thank you, that took care of the problem. I’d been wondering about those four empty device ports, but because I don’t yet have the four additional surround speakers connected to my system, and because Audacity played the 5.1 files without my having to configure any additional audio devices, I didn’t think to actually do what you suggested.
Thanks, I’ll try that later and see what happens, but the solution mentioned above by PG1 actually works fine even without the additional surround speakers hooked up.
