Dazzathedrummer
Member
Hi,
So if you seen my intro post you'll know that I'm a semi-pro musician and audio engineer and I'm just getting into surround.
I'd like to know (for the purpose of guiding my own mixes) what style of surround mix you prefer. From what I've gathered, the distinct styles are...
- Stereo mix with a bit of reverb in the rears (highest compatability accross systems)
- 'In the middle of the band' mix like the band are in a circle around you (less compatable with smaller speakers, especially if a sub is providing most of the bass)
- Completely abstract 'anything anywhere' (can be difficult with less capable systems)
I was listeneing to Mike Oldfield's 'Return to Ommadawn' at the weekend and was a bit mesmerised by how it sounded mixed over all five areas (5.1) - particularly intersting to move around the room and get a different perspective.
So if you seen my intro post you'll know that I'm a semi-pro musician and audio engineer and I'm just getting into surround.
I'd like to know (for the purpose of guiding my own mixes) what style of surround mix you prefer. From what I've gathered, the distinct styles are...
- Stereo mix with a bit of reverb in the rears (highest compatability accross systems)
- 'In the middle of the band' mix like the band are in a circle around you (less compatable with smaller speakers, especially if a sub is providing most of the bass)
- Completely abstract 'anything anywhere' (can be difficult with less capable systems)
I was listeneing to Mike Oldfield's 'Return to Ommadawn' at the weekend and was a bit mesmerised by how it sounded mixed over all five areas (5.1) - particularly intersting to move around the room and get a different perspective.