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 Equipment
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4.1.2 Digital Audio Workstations
Digital audio workstations (DAWs) can be employed to great effect for non-linear
editing and mixing of multichannel audio. Though the vast majority of systems
currently available are designed with stereo in mind, it is possible to use these
workstations for multichannel applications with the help of some simple workarounds.
The minimum requirement for mixing 5.1-channel audio is a stereo bus with four or
more auxiliary sends that can be used for discrete placement of audio elements.
Digital
Multitrack
Recorder
Digital
Audio
Workstation
Stereo
Outs
Aux
Outs
To Amps
/Speakers
Figure 4-2 Simple DAW Interconnect
Currently, there are numerous DAWs on the market from a wide range of manufacturers,
including Digidesign, Solid State Logic, Sonic Solutions, SaDie, Digital Audio Labs,
and Fairlight.