Let’s talk about surround sound systems for a quick second, shall we? A modern surround sound system, in its simplest form, consists of six channels; Left, Center, Right, Left Surround, Right Surround, and the Low Frequency Effect channel. The first five channels are all fairly self-explanatory, denoting the location of the speaker itself and the channel’s … [Read more...]
Creating An Immersive Experience
The August issue of 'Post Magazine' has an article about mixing to create an immersive experience - both in 7.1 and 5.1. It features interviews with Craig Henighan for 'Real Steel' (he also talks about crowd and robot design), Mike Minkler for 'Fright Night' (the remake) and Steve Pederson for 'Final Destination 5' (mixed in 5.1 and his thoughts on not using 7.1 and how it … [Read more...]
Mix Magazine – September: Beyond 5.1, Paul Massey's Studio and Sound of Reality TV
The September's Issue of Mix Magazine is now online, and includes features several articles on sound for film and television: Beyond 5.1 - From the megaplex to amusement parks, audio playback is taking audiences to new dimensions. We reveal the projects and trends leading the way to 7.1, and beyond. Designing Paul Massey's Mixing Studio Reality TV - Sound mixer and … [Read more...]
Surround Library, a New French Based Sound Effects Company
Alexandre Rocca, Dorian Darcourt and Hugo Guiral have founded Surround Library, a new online sound effects library offering surround sounds for download, in different categories and formats. This is what they said about it: After several months of hard work, we are pleased to announce the launch of our online surround sound effects library : Surround Library. Our website … [Read more...]