Configuring Pro Tools for Multichannel Sessions

For more information, see the following topics:

New Sessions and I/O Settings

Surround Mix Settings Files

Importing Multichannel I/O Setups

Exporting I/O Settings

Custom Multichannel Paths

Reassigning Channels

Example LCRS Setup

5.1 Tracks, Formats, Assignments, and Metering

Configuring Pro Tools and sessions for multichannel mixing can be done in any (or all) of the following ways:

New Sessions

You can create a new session and choose a surround mix I/O Settings file as the default I/O Setup. See New Sessions and I/O Settings.

Remixing Sessions in Surround (Importing Multichannel I/O Setups)

By creating or importing a surround mix I/O Settings file in the I/O Setup dialog, multichannel paths can be made available in any stereo (or other format) session. You can then reassign track routing from the original stereo paths to multichannel paths. Inactive and active paths simplify reassignment. See Importing Multichannel I/O Setups.

Custom Multichannel Paths

You can customize and redefine existing paths in the I/O Setup dialog. For more information, see Custom Multichannel Paths.

Importing Session Data

By using the Import Session Data command (File > Import > Session Data), you can import tracks and media from other sessions plus their associated paths and track assignments. After importing session data, you can use the I/O Setup dialog to configure main and sub-paths for the requirements of the session. For more information, see I/O Setup.