
Paul has released a cost effective new plug-in that will provide a Dolby ProLogic II compatible LtRt mix from a 5.1 source in Pro Tools. It comes with TDM, RTAS and AudioSuite options as standard. This from the Neyrinck web site…
Designed for post-production studios, TV mixers, video game mixers, and broadcasters that monitor or deliver downmixed and Lt Rt encoded audio compatible with Pro Logic™ decoders used in homes worldwide.
SoundCode Stereo LtRt Features
• Pro Logic™ II compatible matrix encoding
• Pro Logic™ I compatible matrix encoding
• Lo Ro non-matrixed down mixing
• Mute and Phase controls to isolate down mixing problems
• Mix Level controls
• Brick-wall limiting
• Adjustable Metering: VU, PPM BBC, PPM Nordic
• Adjustable Peak Metering: Hold, Auto Reset Hold, and No Hold
• Adjustable Reference Scale: -16, -18, -20, -24 dB
• Peak Value Display
• Audiosuite processing for ultra-fast downmixes
• Home theater surround monitoringSoundCode Stereo LtRt Specifications
• Pro Tools HD and LE (complete production toolkit) 7.0 and later
• Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista
• LCRS-to-LCRS, 5.1-to-5.1, 6.1-to-6.1, 7.1-to-7.1 (DTS-HD)
• LCRS-to-Stereo, 5.1-to-Stereo, 6.1-to-Stereo, 7.1-to-Stereo (DTS-HD)
• Bundled With SoundCode For Dolby E
• MSRP 349 USD , 269 EURO
Paul has produced this little video that shows very simply what this plug-in can do.
It is an excellent plug-in at a reasonable price and Paul also offers an upgrade package from the basic plug-in that is included in Digidesign’s Complete Production Toolkit at 249 USD.