Program Processing Channel Strip – Surround

Overview
The Program + Spectral Processing Channel Strip - 5.1 is a Processor for 5.1 program processing with spectral signature processing. It combines input measurement, input conditioning, automatic upmixing, spectral processing, equalization, expansion, compression, loudness control, output conditioning, and loudness measurement.
The Processor is intended for surround program workflows where tonal shaping, dynamics control, and loudness control are required in one processing chain.
Typical Applications
Typical applications include:
5.1 broadcast program processing
Spectral program shaping
Upmix-assisted surround workflows
Dynamic range control
Loudness-controlled 5.1 output processing
Included Modules
The 5.1 version includes the following processing and measurement stages:
Loudness Measurement
Input Conditioner
Input Meter
Auto Upmix
Spectral Signature
Equalizer
Expander
Compressor
Level Magic
Output Conditioner
The signal flow includes input measurement and conditioning for two 5.1 sources and one mono source, automatic upmixing, spectral signature processing, equalization, expansion, compression, loudness control, output conditioning, and output measurement.
Channel Formats
This article describes the Surround (5.1) version.