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Linear Acoustic upMAX 2251 User Guide
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Chapter 3: Applications
The
UP
MAX 2251 is intended to be used either in the production or distribution stag-
es of 5.1 channel programming, and also selectively in transmission environments.
Cable and satellite facilities may find it useful as the distribution and transmission
sections are usually very close together. For terrestrial emission (transmission) appli-
cations such as at DTV stations, the Linear Acoustic OCTiMAX 5.1 may be a more
appropriate choice as it contains requisite dynamic range processing and additional
useful features such as voice-over.
The Linear Acoustic
UP
MAX 2251 is not a substitute for a good, discrete multi-
channel mix (if one is available), rather it is a useful tool to create one! .
That being said, the
UP
MAX 2251 is an excellent tool useful in either creating a 5.1
channel version of a program when few or no other elements exist, and also for cre-
ating a solid foundation for a true discrete multichannel mix.
This chapter discusses several applications of the
UP
MAX 2251:
• Integrating 2-channel commercials into a 5.1 channel program
• Creating a 5.1 channel sports program from stereo plus natural sources
• Use for music programming
• Discussion of presets stored in the unit
3.1 Typical Scenarios
Below are some application examples to give users some guidance in real-world situ-
ations. However, before continuing, it is absolutely imperative that a proper multi-
channel monitoring environment be set up and calibrated before every mix. If the
mix cannot be heard properly, then it cannot be created properly. Users are advised
to obtain copies of the Dolby Surround Mixing Manual and the Dolby Digital Profes-
sional Encoding Manual , both available form the Dolby Laboratories web site
( www.dolby.com ) for detailed, accurate information on both the monitoring and mix-
ing processes.
The Linear Acoustic
UP
MAX 2251 is useful almost anywhere a multichannel mix
must be created. From hands-on adjust-as-you-go environments like a music awards
program to set-and-forget applications like helping two-channel commercials fit into
5.1-channel programming, the
UP
MAX 2251 is the answer.