Can MCEBuddy remove buffer at front and back of a recording

General Support / Questions Commercial Removal
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Hi, I am new to MCEBuddy. Having rebuilt my Plex server, which I currently use with HDHomerun to record OTA TV shows, I have decided to try and use MCEBuddy top process my recordings.
I am currently using the Plex DVR to schedule and record TV programs which I then trim and convert in Avidemux which is very time consuming.
I understand with Comskip MCEBuddy can remove commercial breaks during the program but what about at the start and end? The reason being I have to set a 2 minute buffer at the front and end of a recording as often the air time is slightly different from the EPG time. As a result it misses the start or crops the end of a show.
Can MCEBuddy deal with this and what are the effects of the processed file? Is there a blank portion at the start and end corresponding with the buffer or will it “Trim” the file length?
Many thanks

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See this topic

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I have the same question as FozzieBear. My recordings have about 40 seconds of commercials at the front that is not being cut. Is there a way to get this? My DVR (NextPVR) has its time set properly but many shows start a bit later than they are scheduled.

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See the link above, one way to do through MCEBuddy would be through the Conversion task → Expert settings Cut start and Cut end that takes effect before the commercials are cut.

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Someone was just asking about this capability over in the SiliconDust HDHR DVR forums. I’ll point them to MCEBuddy. Setting up a profile for just a specific show is probably a learning curve for someone new to MCEBuddy, but it is a one-and-done effort on the plus side.