Sky HD - Implementing 5.1 Audio

We are pleased to make available for the first time the full, 40 minute interview with BSkyB Senior Sound Supervisors Keith Lane and Martin Black.

This is essential listening for any broadcaster thinking about 5.1 surround and the future of broadcast audio.

We have divided the interview into two distinct chapters:

Chapter One outlines the issues surrounding the implementation of 5.1 audio into an existing infrastructure, the timescales involved and some of the problems which need to be overcome.

Chapter Two is a valuable training resource for anyone involved in live sports, and covers issues from mic placement to how to enrich your sports broadcast through 5.1 audio.

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Running Order:

Chapter One, 27 mins, 11 Mb. Download the chapter here
0.00 - 5.16	Managing resource requirements for 5.1 Dealing with 5.1 within existing infrastructures Different approaches to implement 5.1 Training issues
5.16 - 9.38	Wider implications Preperation, preperation, preperation Working with third parties and OB's Flat fold downs and Dolby Pro Logic Switching between 5.1 and stereo
9.38 - 15.45	I/O resources and DSP Integrating the Studio with remote trucks Standardising the system Designing the sound Making it flexible
15.45 - 19.25	Making it relevant 5.1 from the ground up
19.25 - 26.58	Practicalities and bought in material Consumers buying into HD Live 5.1 vs Post 5.1 Building bridges with manufacturers
Chapter Two, 13 mins, 5 Mb . Download the chapter here
0.00 - 9.34	Mic placement for sport Permanent installations Tracking devices Ambience through surround Enhancing the experience Wish lists
9.34 - 13.01	User definable systems Compression and dynamics Digtial and analog

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