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Folding multichannel audio down for stereo speakers

If you are editing a multichannel audio file, you can use the 5.1 audio coefficients settings on the Attributes tab to customize how the six channels are folded down into two channels for playback with stereo speakers. Default values, which are calculated during encoding, will typically ensure a satisfactory playback experience. Note that fold down is automatic during playback for users with stereo speakers (as configured in their Control Panel).

The values you specify are not absolute values. Instead, the overall gain of the channels is normalized to avoid distortion. The values you type must be between 0 and -144 decibels.

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