Force decoding using a specific codec

[tonsofpcs]

I have a file whose audio component is being recognized as one format but I know it is of another format, is there a way that I can force it to be decoded as if it were a specific codec and not the one detected (or noted as fourcc in the container, if applicable)?

[Arite]

You could try entering a codec list (from VLC 0.9.0 help):

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--codec=<string> Preferred decoders list List of codecs that VLC will use in priority. For instance, 'dummy,a52' will try the dummy and a52 codecs before trying the other ones. Only advanced users should alter this option as it can break playback of all your streams.

Arite.

[tonsofpcs]

Thanks, I tried that on 0.8.1 to no avail, I will try on the last 0.9.0 nightly a bit later today.

[Arite]

What is the container/audio codec/detected audio codec? You could also manually edit the FourCC, however that could cause problems with the file and may not work afterwards properly.

Arite.

[dionoea]

You can't override the fourcc in VLC. That could be useful in some cases. Feel free to submit a patch

[tonsofpcs]

I'm still fighting to get git to update the local tree after compiling..... I wouldn't know where to start with the code.

[tonsofpcs]

Ticket is open @ ticket 1945.