Name: A52Codec
Rating: 4.1071 (21 reviews)

A52Codec overview

A52Codec is a CoreAudio component that can decode stereo and 5.1 surround sound from A52 and AC-3 audio. This type of audio is often found in DVD movies.

From the Developer:" I'm no longer maintaining this app as a separate download; Instead you need to download Perian to get the latest version."

What’s new in version 1.7.6

Updated on Jul 02 2007

Version 1.7.6:

Allow the setting of dynamic range. Can make soft sounds louder.
AC3 passthrough. This is a hidden pref since it requires special conditions. It is best set by the application after it has completed such setup.
Fixed bug with badly packetized data
Fixed a case where the audio was being clipped
Fixed an incorrect assumption about sample rates.
Fixed an error with an incomplete sample at the end of a file
Added the ability to output Pro Logic II

Information

License

Free

Size

157 KB

Developer’s website

https://www.cod3r.com/programming/

Downloads

259272

App requirements

Intel 32
PPC 32
Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
QuickTime 7.0.1 or later

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SickTeddyBear

Nov 22 2013

1.7.6

Version: 1.7.6

An updated version of the codec that fixes issues in 10.8 and 10.9, can be downloaded here: http://subler.googlecode.com/files/A52Codec.component.zip

Libertyforall1776

Jun 30 2013

The latest version of this is 1.8.0 and the version that works with Mountain Lion is here: http://www.techisky.com/answers/does-perian-support-ac3-on-mountain-lion-10-8-how-to-fix.html#more-120

bb553

May 22 2012

Perian is now listed as discontinued in 2012, so is it known where users should go for an updated (i.e. newer than version 1.8.0) A52 Codec for OS X PPC and Intel?

Richardhickling

Mar 5 2009

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Jaguar

Nov 29 2008

Well I'm having the same problem..... No sound after installing A52.... help plzzzzzzzz

Adrianadetoledo

Aug 1 2008

Like puddingbowl, I installed the xvid 1.0 alpha component and the A52, but still am not getting any audio. Can anyone help me, please? Cheers!

Puddingbowl

Jun 12 2008

I installed the XviD Codec Component 1.0 alpha, but no sound, and I still can't get audio after installing the A52. Any ideas?

Luo-md

Feb 22 2008

Can it let me play VIDEO_TS from DVD with sound/ audio? I have QTpro with mpeg2 component.

Rumplestiltskin

Dec 18 2007

5.0

Without this codec, AC3 audio isn't playable in apps that rely upon QT. (Of course, VLC doesn't have an issue but that's because VLC is self-contained and has all of the requisite components and codecs built-in.) This codec plus Perian plus Flip4Mac's free component let virtually everything play in your QT apps. Thank you!

Mac-Adam

Dec 14 2007

Please, do what Apple did'nt, Allowing play ac3 in mpg, vob, and TS multiplexed in QuickTime. And this codec will become a must have…

Gsnxn

Jul 3 2007

Does A52Codec 1.7.6 conflict with Perian 1.0 (which, I believe, includes A52Codec 1.7.2)?

Nglester

Dec 8 2006

1.7.2

Version: 1.7.2

Hi all, i am having problem with my AC3 videos on the Quicktime player. After i installed the "A52Codec 1.7.2", all of my AC3 videos get a white "blinking" bar on the right handside of the QT player while playing the video. I tried the same video same add-on on the G5 ppc, but everything runs smooth and fine. Any of you guys know i can get rid of this problem? Please help, thanks a lot

Follerec

Oct 15 2006

This, together with Perian, NicePlayer, and MPlayer OSX, completes my video playing requirements for probably any type of video (or at least those that I do play).

Chuan

Sep 22 2006

Finally AC3 encoded Movie file can be played smoothly in Quicktime Universal Binary! A big THANKS to 'Graham Booker', the developer who apparently fulfilled my expectation unexpectably well :P

En-rg-e

Sep 20 2006

Mac NOOB here. After downloading and double clicking, the A52Codec just opens it in Excel. What program do I need to decode/install this codec? Or what am I simply doing wrong?

Zetsurin

Sep 4 2006

1.7

4.8

Version: 1.7

Excellent. The intel mac community has been in dire need of an AC3 codec (there have been a couple of random unsupported builds floating around, but they are pretty flaky).

Swordfish

Latest version works great! Thanks!

Shannonrawls

Aug 22 2006

1.6

Version: 1.6

I agree, with this plugin, Quicktime still will not play AC3 encoded VOB or MPG files. I authored a DVD on a PC using Sony Architect with AC3 audio. I ripped it with MacTheRipper, and it will not play audio with Quicktime. I am looking for a solution.

Brich

Jul 29 2006

1.0

Does not work for me. After installation as instructed, Quicktime still cannot play the sound when viewing a .VOB file.

Audacityisveryscary

Jun 12 2006

I'm not able to get this working. I tried filing a ticket but it apparently disappeared. iTunes and Quicktime will not play the .ac3 from: http://www.lynnemusic.com/surround.html