Significance of 5.1 Mixing in Film & Television Projects

The job of an audio engineer working on post production often vary in its scope. It is often the process of synchronizing the sound to moving images and pictures. Surround sound often covers various radio configurations. Surround sound covers many different audio configuring in 5.1 mixing in Los Angeles is the most common surround sound mixing. There are also other types that include even more channels such as “7.1. There are also IMAX and 10.2, which includes channels/speakers placed above the listener. 

                                    

Few low budget films are looking only for a stereo mix, but the mid to upper level movies that are really going for the film festivals may want Surround 5.1 Mixing in Los Angeles. It is important to ask director and or producer up front what they are looking for and discuss the differences in budget for each. Setting up for 5.1 mix is little expensive and it is essential to discuss the budget with the client before going ahead with it.

                      

 5.1 Mixing in Los Angeles is made up of 6 (5+1) channels of playback information.  These channels are left and right channels and low frequency effect channel. Dialogue is usually placed in the center speaker, music in the left and right speakers. Ambiance and affects are also placed in the surround speakers behind the listener. Low frequency effect channel is used for enhancing sounds like rumbles and explosions. While mixing surround sound, it is important to avoid anything that hurts immersion for the audience. 

Surround 5.1 Mixing in Los Angeles Studio specialize in sound mixing for feature films, dialogue editing & ADR recording documentaries & TV dramas and more.