Specifications

5.1-Channel Production Guidelines Preparing the Source Delivery Master
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6.5.1 Mix Data Sheet
The purpose of a Mix Data Sheet, Appendix A is to provide all production engineers
with thorough and concise media layout information.
The information contained in the Mix Data Sheet should be distributed for technical
parameters prior to encoding for final delivery, i.e., in production or postproduction
PRIOR to the output distribution (DVD or Digital Broadcast). An important point to
note is that all mix data information should be duplicated and should be placed on the
master media as well. While size of the recording and production media may be on a
smaller scale, accurate labeling of the media with Mix Data Sheet information will
provide additional engineers with the proper insight of origin.
6.5.2 Mastering Information Sheet
The purpose of a Mastering Information Sheet, Appendix A, is to provide the
mastering engineer or the digital authoring specialist technical information with
respect to media layout, timing information, and encoder-specific information.
This information is created during authoring/creation of the final delivery medium,
e.g., Dolby Digital encoding of an AC-3 stream for a movie on DVD.
Additional documentation such as production notes will be invaluable in completing a
project. The purpose of Notes is to provide engineers with any explanation for key