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Outputting 4 channels to digi (hmm.. sounds strange without downmix)
I am outputting a tv program that will be broadcasted in 23 different countries (no.. its not eurovision song contest, it’s a snowboard competion)
I have the voice on channel 1+2 and music, conentum etc on 3+4
In the timeline, I have selected that channel 1+2 will be output to track 1+2, and channel 3+4 will be output to channel 3+4
When I listen to the sound with the downmix button activated, everyting sounds nice. When it is not active the sound sounds very strange.. the contentum is very loud, and the voice is almost only on one channel.
It looks like the output to digi might work, but I am not sure.
Is this normal behaviour ?? Is it my decklink pro that might have problems with playing the sound correctly ??
Anders
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2 Replies
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When outputting 4 channels to digi, I duplicate my 3rd & 4th channel audio (my M&E) and assign it to channel 1 & 2 as well, in order to get a full mix on 1 & 2 and M&E on 3 & 4.
Otherwise, you’ll end up with only your voice over on channel 1 & 2 on your digi, not a full mix with the voice over and music (which I assume is what you want). With M&E on 3 & 4, broadcasters will have the opportunity to dub in their own voice over (which I also assume is what you want).
So try duplicating your 3 & 4 and assigning it to 1 & 2 and listen to how it sounds. Not sure about the decklink question, we have AJA IO LA cards at work so I’m not that familiar with decklink cards.
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You were absolutely right.. I ended up doing the downmix on both 1-2 and m&e on 3-4. The sounds is still a bit strange.. but after listening to only channel 1-2 on my digi it sounded ok.. so I hope everything will work out.
Thanks for the help !!!
Anders
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