[LAU] more than 4 channels for listening? Really?

[Florian Faber]

Arnold,

> I am thinking about adding a 5.1-to-ambisonics mixer/panner to move the 
> specialized channels with their defined positions to virtual sources in my 
> ambisonics surrounding. Don't know if that works out...

5.1 is not about proper physical modelling of sound sources, but more
about producing a 'sound experience'. This can mean, for example, that
the audio engineer creates a 2.0 mix and puts some ambience on the rear
channels. It will be a completely different beast and in my experience
it sounds worse than a pure 5.1 playback.

If you find 5.1 material that works out ok, please let me know. I'm
always interested in good references.


Flo
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