Import generates multiple (6) audio tracks

[Maramatanga]

Since yesterday, wenn I import MTS Video material, Premiere Elements generates 6 identical audio tracks, all linked to the original video footage which is imported just once.

Glad for any help Thorsten

[Ann Bens]

Yes known issue if your audio is 5.1

Only solution is to wait for 2023 or convert audio to stereo

[HOTELECHOMIKE]

... or convert audio to stereo

This can be done with the free software handbrake.

I had to do this after I somehow managed to film an entire vacation with 5.1 audio.

[Rach1606]

I am still having this issue which is super frustrating.  I have PE2022 and when I drag a clip into the timeline the audio runs over 6 layers.  Is there a solution in the works as I find this impossible to work with efficiently.