Specifications
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Getting Started
- Chapter 3 Production Environment
- Chapter 4 Equipment
- Chapter 5 Production Techniques
- Chapter 6 Preparing the Source Delivery Master
- Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Information
- Appendix A Mix and Mastering Data Sheets
5.1-Channel Production Guidelines Production Environment
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3.2.4 Room Layout
The ITU-R
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has specifications for a listening room layout designed for the critical
evaluation of multichannel programs. These recommendations are a good starting
point for a mixing room setup as well. Aside from signal alignment, a specific
geometry is described. With the Center speaker directly in front, position the L/R
speakers 30° from center (forming a 60° angle) and the Surround speakers 110° off
center. Please refer to Figure 3-4.
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The ITU, International Telecommunication Union, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is an international
organization within which governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services.
ITU-R refers to the Radiocommunication Sector.