System information
5. Click OK.
The track headers and Master Bus window switch to 5.1 surround mode.
Routing the master bus outputs
When you're working in 5.1 surround mode, you'll need to indicate where to send the output from your 5.1-
channel mix.
Setting your default routing
Use the Audio Device tab of the Preferences dialog to set default routing for 5.1 surround projects. For
more information, see "Preferences - Audio Device Tab" on page 598.
1. From the Options menu, choose Preferences. The Preferences dialog is displayed.
2. Select the Audio Device tab.
3. Choose a device from the Audio device type drop-down list. Choose a device type other than the
Microsoft Sound Mapper if you want to choose specific devices for playing each of the three stereo
pairs.
Please refer to your sound card's documentation to determine the type of driver you need to
use for surround output.
4. From the Default Stereo and Front playback device drop-down list, choose the device where your
front speakers are connected.
5. From the Default Rear playback device drop-down list, choose the device where your rear speakers
are connected.
6. From the Default Center and LFE playback device drop-down list, choose the device where your
center speaker and subwoofer are connected.
Overriding default device routing
You can override the default device routing at any time using the Audio Device Selector button on the
Surround Master control.
Please refer to your sound card's documentation to determine the type of driver you need to use for
surround output.
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