Automixer - 5.1

Overview
The Automixer - 5.1 is a Processor for combining two 5.1 program sources with additional mono voice signals. It provides input conditioning, automatic upmixing, equalization, level control, voice-over processing, mix-minus generation, downmixing, output conditioning, limiting, and metering in one processing chain.
The Processor is intended for surround program production workflows where program audio and voice signals need to be mixed, controlled, and delivered in multiple output formats.
Typical Applications
Typical applications include:
5.1 broadcast program mixing
Voice-over integration into surround program audio
Mix-minus generation for production and contribution workflows
Clean mono output generation
Program downmix generation
Loudness-controlled surround output processing
Included Modules
The 5.1 version includes the following processing and measurement stages:
Input Meter
Input Conditioner
Auto Upmix
Equalizer
Level Magic
Voice Over
Mix-minus
Downmix
Matrix Mixer
True Peak Limiter
Output Conditioner
Output Meter
Loudness Measurement
The signal flow includes separate input conditioning for program and mono voice signals, followed by upmixing, equalization, level control, voice-over mixing, mix-minus generation, downmixing, output limiting, output conditioning, and measurement.
Channel Formats
This article describes the Surround (5.1) version.