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5.1 questions, downmix
Two questions about 5.1.
Also, I just need a check of my settings. If given a professionally mastered 5.1 mix with 6 stems, the audio tab tends to default 6 channels of dual mono to -3 db. Is this a correct level setting for 5.1 layoffs? Or should it be 0 db?
I’m sending the mix to an HDCAMSR. Is there a way to have FCP do a downmix of those to a Lt / Rt, if I wanted to do a second layoff pass to add the stereo mix?
I’ve posted this in the FCP forum as well.
Thanks
Anne
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5 Replies
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Ann,
I think you are referring to the -3dB for the fold down of the rear surrounds. Compressor does a very good job of folding down a 6 stem 5.1 mix to a stereo LT RT that you can lay off to tape.
Warren
Warren Eig
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Thanks Warren
I’m not sure I see that preset in compressor. The manual is thin on how to accomplish it. I’d appreciate your suggestions.
Anne Murray
G5 Blackmagic HD Pro -
Ann,
Set up your 5.1 stems in the appropriate channels in compressor. Then go to presets> Formats> Audio> and choose the AIFF setting you need, for example: AIFF 48:24
Warren
Warren Eig
O 310-470-0905email: warren@babyboompictures.com
website: https://www.babyboompictures.comhttps://www.atomfilms.com/af/content/knitwits
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I’m still unclear about the proper way to output this, should I apply -3 to the mono channels for my FCP output settings?
Thanks very much again
Anne
Anne Murray
G5 Blackmagic HD Pro -
Anne,
Give me a call 310.470.0905
Warren
Warren Eig
O 310-470-0905email: warren@babyboompictures.com
website: https://www.babyboompictures.comhttps://www.atomfilms.com/af/content/knitwits
https://www.atomfilms.com/film/family_xmas.jsp
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