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Preparing audio for distribution
Mixing
WAV (Microsoft) (extension “wav”)
• Signed 16 bit PCM
• Signed 24 bit PCM
• Signed 32 bit PCM
• Unsigned 8 bit PCM
• 32 bit float
• 64 bit float
• U-Law
• A-Law
• IMA ADPCM
• Microsoft ADPCM
• GSM 6.10
• 32kbs G721 ADPCM
Exporting OMF files
OMF (Open Media Format) files are designed for cross-platform compatibility. For more information
about the OMF format, see “Importing OMF projects” on page 299.
If you plan to export a SONAR project to another program that can read OMF files, it pays to
consider three things before you start your SONAR project:
• Sample rate and audio bit depth of the target system
• Number of tracks the target system can handle
• SONAR and most other audio programs do not include video in the OMF file
To export a project as an OMF file
1. Select File > Export > OMF.
The Export OMF dialog appears.
2. Enter a File Name (maximum 64 characters—SONAR limits name length for ISO CDR
compatibility), and in the Save As Type field, choose OMF Version 1 or 2. Most applications
expect Version 2, but check with your engineer.
3. Audio Packaging: usually you should choose Embed Audio Within OMF, which includes the
audio data in the OMF file. But you should check with your engineer.