# S-ADM Authoring

#### Overview

The S-ADM Authoring Processor is used to prepare audio and metadata for S-ADM workflows. It provides an S-ADM authoring stage with input and output metering for the audio path.

The Processor is intended for workflows where S-ADM content is created, prepared, or passed into downstream rendering, monitoring, or delivery processes.

#### Typical Applications

Typical applications include:

- S-ADM authoring
- Preparation of metadata-aware audio content
- Immersive or object-based audio workflows
- Input and output monitoring of authored audio

#### Included Modules

The Processor includes the following processing and measurement stages:

- Input Meter
- S-ADM Authoring
- Output Meter

The signal flow is:

Input → Input Meter → S-ADM Authoring → Output Meter → Output