What is the best setup for surround sound?

In a 5.1 system your surround speakers are best placed to the left and right of your listening position. Space them apart the same distance as your front speakers (or a little wider), and face them toward you.

Does 7.1 Surround Sound do anything?

7.1 surround sound is the common name for an audio system that can recreate sounds at different angles and distances, allowing the listener to visualize an object’s position with sound. These systems are commonly used in home theatre configurations and headsets that help immerse users with a full audio experience.

Should surround speakers be angled?

They should be angled slightly forward, but they should not be angled down unless they’re 4′ or more above the ears.

Can you mix 5.1 in Pro Tools?

Whether you are remixing a stereo session or starting a new surround mix, you will need to change your Pro Tools I/O Setup for surround. Select I/O from the Setups menu and choose the Output Tab. Create a new path and select 5.1. You will also need to set the order of the surround outputs.

How do I use the surround Presets with Pro Tools?

The surround presets preconfigure the I/O Setup dialog for the new session with default 5.1 format main and sub-paths for outputs and busses. To see multichannel options in Pro Tools, the Surround Mixer plug-in must be installed in the Plug-Ins folder. This plug-in can be in- stalled with Pro Tools (see the User Guide for your Pro Tools system).

How do I Change my Pro Tools I/O setup for surround?

Whether you are remixing a stereo session or starting a new surround mix, you will need to change your Pro Tools I/O Setup for surround. Select I/O from the Setups menu and choose the Output Tab. Create a new path and select 5.1. You will also need to set the order of the surround outputs.

How do I decode a soundfield signal in Pro Tools?

B-Format signals from the Soundfield mic can now be decoded directly within Pro Tools thanks to Soundfield’s plug-in. More and more post-production work is ending up in surround-compatible formats such as DVD. We explain how to set up your Pro Tools system to do that work, and give some guidelines on recording and mixing in surround.

How do I See Multichannel options in Pro Tools?

To see multichannel options in Pro Tools, the Surround Mixer plug-in must be installed in the Plug-Ins folder. This plug-in can be in- stalled with Pro Tools (see the User Guide for your Pro Tools system). If it is not in- stalled, you can move it from the Plug-Ins (Unused) folder to the Plug-Ins folder.