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Apple Final Cut Pro 6 User Manual

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Contents

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Audio Outputs Tab of the Sequence Settings Window

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Config Pop-Up Menu

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Downmixing Multiple Audio Channels to a Stereo Mix

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How Downmixing to Stereo Works

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Adjusting a Channel’s Downmix Volume

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Downmixing for Stereo Monitoring

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Downmixing During Export

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Configuring External Audio Monitors

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Connecting Speakers to Your Editing System

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Monitoring 5.1-Channel Surround Sound

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Setting Monitoring Levels and Muting System Sound Effects

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Tips for Choosing Speakers and an Amplifier

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Setting Up a Proper Audio Monitoring Environment

Chapter 3

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Evaluating Levels with Audio Meters

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About Audio Meters

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Average and Peak Audio Levels

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Analog Versus Digital Meters

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About Audio Meters in Final Cut Pro

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Setting Proper Audio Levels

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Setting Levels for Capture

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Detecting Audio Peaks

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Raising Audio Levels Using Audio Normalization and Gain

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What Reference Level Should You Use for Mixing and Output?

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Outputting Bars and Tone at the Head of Your Tape

Chapter 4

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Overview of the Audio Mixer

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About the Audio Mixer

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Controls in the Audio Mixer

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Using Audio Mixer Views

Chapter 5

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Using the Audio Mixer

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Making Basic Audio Adjustments with the Audio Mixer

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Using the Mute Button to Silence Audio Tracks

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Using the Solo Button to Listen to Individual Tracks

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Using Faders to Adjust Audio Levels

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Adjusting the Master Level of Your Sequence

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Making Stereo Pan Adjustments with the Audio Mixer

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Pan Controls for Stereo and Dual Mono Audio

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Changing a Clip’s Pan

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About Mixer Automation and Keyframe Recording

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Specifying Audio Keyframe Recording Resolution

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Recording Audio Level and Pan Keyframes