Asset Naming: Sound Mastering and Music Archival

Sound Mastering

Final Audio Deliverables and Archive Assets

It is important that Mix Versions and Stem file names contain all relevant information within their file names. They must be easy to understand at a glance. All 5.1 surround (6ch) elements must be delivered as discrete files. For detailed instructions on preparing Dolby Atmos archive assets, please see Dolby Atmos Home Mix Archive Specs.

Item	Naming	Example
Project Title	project_title	chefs_table
Episode / Reel # / Longplay	s[season##]e[episode##] or r[reel##] or lp[longplay]	s01e01, s01e02, s01e03 or r01, r02, r03 or lp
Version # or Date	v[##]	v05, v041319
Asset Type (see legend below)	asset type	PM, ME, FXStem, FXPD, ADR
Soundfield Type (if applicable)	soundfield type	Nearfield, Theatrical
Mono, Stereo or 5.1	mono, 2ch or 6ch	mono, 2ch, 6ch
Sample Rate	[##]k	48k
Bit Depth	[##]b	24b
Time Code Rate	time code rate without period	23976, 24, 25, 2997, 30
Channel / Track Mapping	channel/track designation	.L, .R, .C, .LFE, .Ls, .Rs

Asset Type	Abbreviation
Master	PM, ME
Audio Stem	FXStem, MXStem, DIAStem, FFFXStem
Pre-Dubs	FXPD, MXPD, DIAPD...
Optional Tracks	OPT, OPTA, OPTB, GRP
Dialog Guide Track	GUIDE
ADR Recordings	ADR

File Naming Examples

Final Discrete Stereo Mix Example:

chefs_table_s02e02_v04_PM_Nearfield_2ch_48k_24b_23976.L.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v04_PM_Nearfield_2ch_48k_24b_23976.R.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v04_PM_Nearfield_2ch_48k_24b_23976.L.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v04_PM_Nearfield_2ch_48k_24b_23976.R.wav

Discrete 5.1 Stem Unit Example:

chefs_table_s02e02_v03_FXSTEM_6ch_48k_24b_23976.L.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v03_FXSTEM_6ch_48k_24b_23976.R.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v03_FXSTEM_6ch_48k_24b_23976.C.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v03_FXSTEM_6ch_48k_24b_23976.LFE.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v03_FXSTEM_6ch_48k_24b_23976.Ls.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v03_FXSTEM_6ch_48k_24b_23976.Rs.wav

Discrete 5.1 Pre-Dub Unit Example:

chefs_table_s02e02_v09_fxpd_6ch_48k_24b_23976.L.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v09_fxpd_6ch_48k_24b_23976.R.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v09_fxpd_6ch_48k_24b_23976.C.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v09_fxpd_6ch_48k_24b_23976.LFE.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v09_fxpd_6ch_48k_24b_23976.Ls.wav

chefs_table_s02e02_v09_fxpd_6ch_48k_24b_23976.Rs.wav

Discrete 5.1 Music & Effects Example:

peewee_lp_v02_ME_Nearfield_6ch_48k_24b_23976.L.wav

peewee_lp_v02_ME_Nearfield_6ch_48k_24b_23976.R.wav

peewee_lp_v02_ME_Nearfield_6ch_48k_24b_23976.C.wav

peewee_lp_v02_ME_Nearfield_6ch_48k_24b_23976.LFE.wav

peewee_lp_v02_ME_Nearfield_6ch_48k_24b_23976.Ls.wav

peewee_lp_v02_ME_Nearfield_6ch_48k_24b_23976.Rs.wav

ProTools sessions

Premix and stage mix sessions should be consolidated with all linked media. Frozen or rendered tracks are acceptable if the facility prefers. Please perform a "File >> Save Copy In..." and select Audio Files under "Items to Copy" to consolidate files:

Example of a consolidated session:

Music Archival Assets

It is important that Mix Versions and Stem file names contain all relevant information within their file names. They must be easy to understand at a glance. All mono or 5.1 surround (6ch) elements must be delivered as discrete files.

Item	Naming	Example
Composer Identifier	XX	LH
Song Title	SongTitle	BodyAndSoul
Mix Version or Stem Type	MASTER, STEM_group	MASTER, STEM_keys, STEM_home
Sample Rate	[sample rate]k	96k
Bit Depth	# bit rate	24b
Mono, Stereo, or 5.1 Surround	mono, 2ch, 6ch	6ch
Channel / Track Mapping	channel/track designation	If mono: mono If discrete: L, R, C, LFE, LS, RS, LT, or RT
Version # (for Mixes or Stems)	R[0-9][0-9]	R02
File Extension	wav, aif	wav

Asset Type	Abbreviation
Mix Masters of Original Score, Original Songs, and Licensed Cues Used in Final Program	MASTER
Multi-track of Original Score - Stems (frozen/consolidated tracks)	STEM_group

File Naming Examples

Discrete Stereo Master Mix Example:

LH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_2ch_LT_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_2ch_RT_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_2ch_L_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_2ch_R_v04.wav

Discrete 5.1 Master Mix Example:

LH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_6ch_L_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_6ch_R_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_6ch_C_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_6ch_LFE_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_6ch_LS_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_6ch_RS_v04.wav

Mono Stem Example:

LH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_vocals_48k_24b_mono_v04.wav

Discrete 5.1 Stem Example:

LH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_keys_48k_24b_6ch_L_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_keys_48k_24b_6ch_R_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_keys_48k_24b_6ch_C_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_keys_48k_24b_6ch_LFE_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_keys_48k_24b_6ch_LS_v04.wav

LH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_keys_48k_24b_6ch_RS_v04.wav

Asset Organization & Uploading

For sound assets under 100 files, you have the option to upload nested in a folder or non-nested, outside of a folder.If over 100 files, upload files nested within a folder.

For M&E, you have the option to upload the M&E tracks & Optional Tracks nested in a folder, separate folders or non-nested, outside of a folder.

Do not nest in folders deeper than one directory deep.