5.1 Surround Mixing

5.1 Surround Mixing: 5.1 mixing is an extension of stereo – the mixing techniques are different but the tools are mostly the same. Using Pro Tools and the ICON worksurface, students will mix an Audio/Visual project in 5.1 surround sound in a workshop setting. The life-cycle of surround sound will be explored and students will author a DVD of their project that plays back in home theaters.

Topics include:

• Mixing for home vs. mixing for the theater
• Calibrating your studio for 5.1
• The life cycle of surround
• Specs and Best practices
• Setting up Pro Tools for surround mixing
• Choosing how to use the 6 speakers
• Aesthetics of panning choices