Instruments and Effects

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Chapter 8 Metering 133
Surround MultiMeter
The surround version of the MultiMeter includes some additional parameters for use in
analyzing multichannel surround files.
Surround MultiMeter Parameters
Analyzer Section
These parameters are similar to those in the stereo MultiMeter, but include buttons for
each surround channel. You can select a single channel or a combination of channels.
When analyzing a combination of channels, you can set the Analyzer to display either
the maximum or sum of the selected channels using the Sum and Max buttons.
Goniometer Section
These parameters are similar to those in the stereo MultiMeter, but include buttons for
each channel pair (L–R, Lm–Rm, Ls–Rs), or for all channel pairs (both). When using the
Surround MultiMeter in configurations with exactly two channel pairs (quad, 5.1, and
6.1 configurations), the Goniometer can optionally display both pairs by selecting Both.
One pair (for L–R) appears in the upper center of the graphic display, and one (for Ls–
Rs) appears in the lower center.
Balance/Correlation Section
In the Surround MultiMeter, the Correlation Meter is not visible when the Analyzer or
Goniometer are active, but is displayed separately when you select the Balance/
Correlation button. The highlighted area indicates the overall balance of the surround
signal.
The Balance/Correlation Meter combines two meters into one compact, easy-to-read
display. It is based on the balance meter, showing the sound placement, while also
incorporating a correlation display which shows strongly correlated signals as a sharp
marker, less strongly correlated signals as a blurred area, and negative correlations as red
.
Peak (Level Meter) Section
These parameters are the same as those in the stereo MultiMeter.