Possible to set audio channels to "follow source" in MediaConvert? (passthrough channel configuration)

Question

I cannot figure out how to configure a Job Template to pass through audio channel configuration. My container is .MOV, and the output defaults to 2 channel. If I send an 8 channel video, MC downmixes that to 8 tracks.

How can I instruct MediaConvert to select the same # of output channels as what's contained in the source file?

Answer

Yes, it is possible to set the audio channels to "follow source" in AWS Elemental MediaConvert. To do this, you will need to modify the audio output settings in your MediaConvert Job Template.

Here are the steps to configure your Job Template to pass through audio channel configuration:

1. Open your MediaConvert Job Template in the AWS Management Console.
2. Scroll down to the "Audio" section and expand the "Advanced" settings.
3. In the "Audio codec settings" section, set the "Channel layout" to "Follow source".
4. Save your Job Template.

By setting the "Channel layout" to "Follow source", MediaConvert will automatically detect the number of audio channels in your source file and use the same number of channels in the output file.

Possible to set audio channels to "follow source" in MediaConvert? (passthrough channel configuration)

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