downmixes
Combines audio tracks
Downmixes is the plural of downmix, a version of an audio recording converted from more channels to fewer—typically from surround sound to stereo, or stereo to mono.
The verb downmix describes this process: The engineer downmixes the 5.1 track for streaming platforms.
Downmixing preserves the essential audio while adapting it for simpler playback systems.
Single, as prefix
- monauralSingle-channel audio
- stereoTwo-channel audio system
- multichannelUsing several separate pathways
- surroundEnclose on every side
channels · panning · left · right · summing · fold-down · compatibility · broadcast
Multitrack consolidation process
- multitrackMultiple parallel recording channels
- masteringAttaining full command
- fadersAudio level controls
- equalizationMaking things uniform
compression · automation · reverb · dynamics · bouncing · stems · bus · routing
mono
Single, as prefix
- monauralSingle-channel audio
- stereoTwo-channel audio system
- multichannelUsing several separate pathways
surround · channels · panning · left · right · summing · fold-down · compatibility · broadcast · headphones
mixdown
Multitrack consolidation process
- multitrackMultiple parallel recording channels
- masteringAttaining full command
- fadersAudio level controls
equalization · compression · automation · reverb · dynamics · bouncing · stems · bus · routing · rendering
encoding
Converting data to format
transcoding · lossy · lossless · MP3 · AAC · WAV · FLAC · streaming · delivery · archival