# Profiles **URL:** https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/support/profiles/27.md?page=1 [Latest](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Customizing my Profiles.conf](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/customizing-my-profiles-conf/4221)
**Author:** [@Spikemixture](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Spikemixture)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 2:49am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/customizing-my-profiles-conf/4221 "2021-05-26T02:49:11Z")
Hi what seems simple after many google searches I cannot find the answer. I wish to make these files 720p while converting. Am I dreaming or can I just add a couple of lines here? \[HEVC MP4\] Description=HEVC in MP4 (… --- ## [Newbie Help on Networked Folders](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/newbie-help-on-networked-folders/4094)
**Author:** [@rod](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/rod)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/newbie-help-on-networked-folders/4094 "2021-01-05T22:42:19Z")
Hope someone can help. I’ve read the documentation on Network drive access but amm utterly confused by it. Ihave ChannelsDVR set to record to a folder on my NAS called Recordings. I understand I cant run MCEBuddy on the… --- ## [Opus audio disappearing](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/opus-audio-disappearing/4107)
**Author:** [@SFP\_Matt](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/SFP_Matt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/opus-audio-disappearing/4107 "2021-01-05T22:11:58Z")
I’m having an issue with a custom profile set to re-encode movie trailers into h265 mkvs. For some reason, if the original file is an mp4 with Opus audio, the audio disappears. It’s beyond me…I’ve tried switching betwe… --- ## [Custom Profile-Only change audio encoding for he-aac?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-profile-only-change-audio-encoding-for-he-aac/3941)
**Author:** [@SystemIdleProcess](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/SystemIdleProcess)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-profile-only-change-audio-encoding-for-he-aac/3941 "2020-10-16T14:26:17Z")
I typically just copy over audio and don’t encode it out from the original. But I’ve come across a file that has he-aac that ends up causing transcoding on my plex server when watching from roku. All my other audio for… --- ## [Using MP4 Unprocessed Does not update NextPVR](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/using-mp4-unprocessed-does-not-update-nextpvr/3931)
**Author:** [@ElGordito](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/ElGordito)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/using-mp4-unprocessed-does-not-update-nextpvr/3931 "2020-10-09T21:25:06Z")
EDIT: Now, the normal profile isn’t updating NextPVR. I am really confused now. When I use the MP4 Unprocessed profile, my NextPVR instance does not get updated like when I use the MP4 Normal profile. Is this expected… --- ## [Creating HandBrakeCli Profile with JSON input](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/creating-handbrakecli-profile-with-json-input/2620)
**Author:** [@awill](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/awill)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 12:36pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/creating-handbrakecli-profile-with-json-input/2620 "2020-09-09T12:36:01Z")
Hey everybody, been toying around with setting up a MCEBuddy Profile relying on HandBrakeCli using a JSON preset configuration to setup the encoder with the specific settings I want. The profile I have been testing with… --- ## [Can't Copy Video to MP4](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/cant-copy-video-to-mp4/3552)
**Author:** [@plugsocket](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/plugsocket)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2020, 1:35am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/cant-copy-video-to-mp4/3552 "2020-04-14T01:35:25Z")
I’m trying to setup MCEBuddy to look for files that have a video bitrate of \<1900kbps. Once identified, I’d like the video to be copied and the audio transcoded to 64kbps. I copied the MP4 Unprocessed profile and edited… --- ## [Only encode files above a certain file size](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/only-encode-files-above-a-certain-file-size/3559)
**Author:** [@Tony\_King](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Tony_King)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/only-encode-files-above-a-certain-file-size/3559 "2020-04-13T17:24:34Z")
Hey folks, There used to be a feature in an older version, 2.9.7 I believe, where MCEBuddy would only re-encode files which are larger than a specified file size… that appears to be removed from the current version. Any… --- ## [Double-processing recordings](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/double-processing-recordings/3485)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/double-processing-recordings/3485 "2020-03-16T22:03:11Z")
I’ve got two profiles setup, one for SD recordings and another for HD recordings, and ordered so the SD profile triggers before the HD profile. The SD profile has a channel filter set to match the non-primary channels be… --- ## [Help with Custom Profile](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/help-with-custom-profile/3474)
**Author:** [@Kebast](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Kebast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/help-with-custom-profile/3474 "2020-03-08T15:22:16Z")
I posted this in General and didn’t get much feedback. I think my main issue is this: preset=“H.265 MKV 720p30” How do I pass that through to MCE? I’ve tried various methods, and can’t get it to work. Longtime Mythtv u… --- ## [Downloading custom profiles](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/downloading-custom-profiles/3394)
**Author:** [@jangelj](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jangelj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/downloading-custom-profiles/3394 "2020-01-27T01:47:56Z")
I see reference to a Roku and a Roku 3 profile in the forums, but I cannot find those profiles anywhere. Do I need to subscribe to the Premium access to find those? Thanks! John --- ## [WTV conversion to h264 - improve seek/skip?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/wtv-conversion-to-h264-improve-seek-skip/3343)
**Author:** [@SoNic67](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/SoNic67)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/wtv-conversion-to-h264-improve-seek-skip/3343 "2019-12-24T00:25:44Z")
How can we improve skipping in Windows Media Center? I have recorded those files in WTV (MPEG2 and some h264) format from cable TV. I have reconverted them to WTV h264, using hardware encoding (nvidia Pascal nvenc), wi… --- ## [Help with OTA to Roku profile](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/help-with-ota-to-roku-profile/3329)
**Author:** [@helios2](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/helios2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/help-with-ota-to-roku-profile/3329 "2019-12-17T17:25:00Z")
I’m new to Plex and MCEBuddy. I recently switched from Tablo to Plex/MCEBuddy in order to have a more granular control over recordings, quality, and commercial skip. Tablo works well, but it doesn’t have enough flexibi… --- ## [Looking for a Plex/Roku Profile for Direct Play](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/looking-for-a-plex-roku-profile-for-direct-play/3080)
**Author:** [@robfwtx](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/robfwtx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 12:17am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/looking-for-a-plex-roku-profile-for-direct-play/3080 "2019-11-19T00:17:12Z")
Howdy, I’ve tried reading through the custom profiles but it makes no sense to me. I simply want MKV H.264 with AAC. The MKV Normal uses AC3 which leaves a transcode job to bring it to AAC. I’ve manually converted files … --- ## [Audio passthrough setting for handbrake?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/audio-passthrough-setting-for-handbrake/3071)
**Author:** [@lightsout](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/lightsout)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/audio-passthrough-setting-for-handbrake/3071 "2019-09-06T17:51:53Z")
I appreciate all the help recently. Have my profiles pretty dialed in. I can’t get right the audio passthrough setting for handbrake. Basically I want the audio to be untouched. These are TV recordings so it’s ac3. Can s… --- ## [Converting H264 MKV’s to H265 MKV’s](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/converting-h264-mkv-s-to-h265-mkv-s/3057)
**Author:** [@tonyk23](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/tonyk23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 1:18am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/converting-h264-mkv-s-to-h265-mkv-s/3057 "2019-09-03T01:18:38Z")
Is there a way to convert a video file from 264 to 265 without quality loss? I am using the ffmpeg encoder and HEVC MKV profile with the quality slider set to 0. I am getting a file that is about half the size or bett… --- ## [All profiles Capped at 2mbps?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/all-profiles-capped-at-2mbps/3060)
**Author:** [@lightsout](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/lightsout)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/all-profiles-capped-at-2mbps/3060 "2019-09-02T14:55:10Z")
I am trying to get a profile setup, first tried MKV HEVC, then tried MKV High Quality using NVENC on both. Everything is good accept there seems to be some sort of file limit or bitrate limit set. On both of these no mat… --- ## [TIP: Monitor Location Filetypes - exclude log files](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tip-monitor-location-filetypes-exclude-log-files/2935)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 4:11pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tip-monitor-location-filetypes-exclude-log-files/2935 "2019-07-14T16:11:55Z")
I noticed the HDHR DVR produces its daily logfiles in the same root directory it records shows in. So when MCEB monitors that directory for recorded shows, it tries to match them against the media extensions. So I added… --- ## [Let's Share Our Custom Profiles!](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/lets-share-our-custom-profiles/2929)
**Author:** [@clawrence899](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/clawrence899)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/lets-share-our-custom-profiles/2929 "2019-07-03T18:11:00Z")
I know folks have put time & effort into making tweaks & personalizing various profiles, so I thought it would be fun for folks to share & and have a chance to show off. For us newbies (me), it’s also a chance to learn & … --- ## [Web Optimized option?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/web-optimized-option/2795)
**Author:** [@dale](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/dale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 6:54am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/web-optimized-option/2795 "2019-05-03T06:54:15Z")
Is there a way to set the encoders to optimize the files for streaming? If there is not a way to set it in settings, do you know what the handbrake command line reference would be and where to add it in the profiles? I f… --- ## [Constant Frame Rate](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/constant-frame-rate/1044)
**Author:** [@DunjinMaster](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/DunjinMaster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 2:17pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/constant-frame-rate/1044 "2019-01-30T14:17:23Z")
Sorry but I’ve been struggling with the commands in the MP4 Normal profile to get handbrake to write the file with a constant frame rate instead of variable. I’ve tried using the -q command, but I guess I’m putting it in… --- ## [Roku Profiles](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/roku-profiles/2567)
**Author:** [@wayne1935](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/wayne1935)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 11:20pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/roku-profiles/2567 "2019-01-24T23:20:25Z")
I’ve been using MCEBuddy for several years to convert TV programs and send them to TV via Roku 3 using the Roku profile. Converted programs are between 0.7 GB and 1.3 GB depending on the network. I was wondering if ther… --- ## [Skip AAC but convert all other audio to AAC while remuxing MKV to mp4](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/skip-aac-but-convert-all-other-audio-to-aac-while-remuxing-mkv-to-mp4/2524)
**Author:** [@Spikemixture](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Spikemixture)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 4:23am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/skip-aac-but-convert-all-other-audio-to-aac-while-remuxing-mkv-to-mp4/2524 "2019-01-10T04:23:56Z")
Hi, I love Buddy and saves me a huge amount of time. One thing i would like a conversion task that ignores AAC audio but convert all other audio to AAC while remuxing mkv to mp4. I am finding many mkv are using EAC 5.… --- ## [Conversion Tasks Vanish](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/conversion-tasks-vanish/2480)
**Author:** [@kinderlind](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/kinderlind)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/conversion-tasks-vanish/2480 "2018-12-27T18:55:51Z")
I had been converting files in MCEBudddy with no problem for several months when all of a sudden my conversion task profiles vanished along with the monitoring location (etc.). Basically the entire profile disappeared fo… --- ## [ERROR\> --\> Unable to open INI file. Error : SharpConfig.ParserException: Line 7277: closing bracket missing](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/error-unable-to-open-ini-file-error-sharpconfig-parserexception-line-7277-closing-bracket-missing/401)
**Author:** [@monkmad](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/monkmad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/error-unable-to-open-ini-file-error-sharpconfig-parserexception-line-7277-closing-bracket-missing/401 "2018-05-22T01:56:56Z")
I recently upgraded from 2.4.6 to 2.4.7 (and then to 2.4.8 beta, to try and solve this problem, but the issue persists). MCEBuddy seemed to install successfully and the service also starts up, but no files get picked up … --- ## [Getting both AAC and AC3 audio streams](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/getting-both-aac-and-ac3-audio-streams/1355)
**Author:** [@Rayman](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Rayman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/getting-both-aac-and-ac3-audio-streams/1355 "2018-01-30T02:45:15Z")
I have the following profile I have created and use to get the AC3 5.1 stream, can anyone help ,e with how I would get it to put AAC Stereo for Stream 1 and the AC3 5.1 as a 2nd option? \[RAY\] Description=High profile, … --- ## [Normalize audio on mp4](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/normalize-audio-on-mp4/1253)
**Author:** [@laffer98](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/laffer98)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/normalize-audio-on-mp4/1253 "2018-01-23T18:08:52Z")
I have a bunch of mp4 videos where I need to adjust the gain, but I don’t want to recode the video. Can I create a profile that would accomplish this. --- ## [MP4 unprocessed profile](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mp4-unprocessed-profile/1297)
**Author:** [@strack60](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/strack60)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mp4-unprocessed-profile/1297 "2018-01-14T20:03:15Z")
Is there an MP4 unprocessed profile in the paid version? I don;t see it listed in the mp4 section of the profiles in the free version. If that is not an option not worth me pursuing the paid version. --- ## [Can't get "MP4 Normal" to use Handbrake](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/cant-get-mp4-normal-to-use-handbrake/975)
**Author:** [@hawkinsb](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/hawkinsb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/cant-get-mp4-normal-to-use-handbrake/975 "2017-11-13T19:06:21Z")
I’m a new user, and I’m seeing that all of my conversions with the “MP4 Normal” profile seem to end up using ffmpeg. I see Handbrake failing in the log file, but I’m not sure I understand the cause. Here’s the pertinent … --- ## [WMV High Profile - possible syntax error?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/wmv-high-profile-possible-syntax-error/801)
**Author:** [@d4d9d4](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/d4d9d4)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/wmv-high-profile-possible-syntax-error/801 "2017-10-15T22:54:18Z")
Request Type: Error (possible) MCEBuddy Version and Type (32bit or 64bit): 2.4.Beta8 Operating System and Type (32bit or 64bit): Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit Summary of the problem or suggestion: When using WMV Hi… [Previous page](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/support/profiles/27.md) [Next page](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/support/profiles/27.md?page=2)