| Impact |
Audio mixdown errors negatively impact the member experience when intended elements of the original mix are not faithfully maintained in the resulting downmix. If the mixdown errors result in clipping/distortion or phase errors in the downmix, intended elements may be obscured or missing, which may mean plot pertinent details are lost. |
| Severity Assessment Guidance |
| FYI |
N/A |
| Issue |
There are clear differences between or errors with audible elements in a native Atmos or 5.1 mix compared to the 5.1 and/or 2.0. This may manifest as audible distortion, unintentional changes in levels/panning/treatment, phase errors, and/or elements of the native Atmos or 5.1 missing from the 5.1 and/or 2.0. |
| Blocker |
N/A |
| Solutions |
| How to Prevent |
Review mixes to ensure consistency and accuracy. Ensure individual track levels are properly adjusted prior to completing the mixdown. Verify export settings and ensure all software and plugins are up to date. |
| How to Fix |
Replace missing elements in affected downmix and/or adjust levels. |