Writing Group: Francis Rumsey (Chair); David Griesinger; Tomlinson Holman; Mick Sawaguchi; Gerhard Steinke; Günther Theile; Toshio Wakatuki
Prepared by: AES Technical Committee on Multichannel and Binaural Audio Technology (TC-MBAT)
Abstract
This AES Technical Document reports developing practices for the configuration and operation of multichannel surround sound systems based on the ITU-R BS.775-1 3/2 (5.1-channel) model. It summarizes international standards and accepted industry practices for multichannel recording, monitoring, loudspeaker configuration, listening environments, low-frequency extension, program interchange, and system alignment. The document is intended to provide practical guidance to studios, broadcasters, recording engineers, and equipment manufacturers while documenting the current state of the art in multichannel audio reproduction.
Keywords: multichannel audio; surround sound; 5.1 audio; 3/2 stereo; ITU-R BS.775-1; loudspeaker configuration; monitoring environments; LFE; program interchange; studio monitoring; audio reproduction; broadcast audio
Technical Document: AESTD1001.1.01-10
Published: October 2001
Version: 1.01-10
References: See the PDF for the complete list of references.
