Reference Guide

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Preparing audio for distribution
Mixing
If you chose Broadcast Wave as the export format, the following information is stored in the file(s):
• Description. A brief description of the contents of the Broadcast wave. Limited to 256
characters.
• Originator. The author of the Broadcast wave. This information is taken from the Author field in
the “File Info dialog” on page 1608.
• Originator Reference. A unique reference identifier created by SONAR.
• Origination Date. The date the file was created.
• Origination Time. The time the file was created.
• Time Reference. The SMPTE time stamp for the beginning of broadcast wave.
To export a project in Windows Media format
1. Set all volume, pan, effects, and automation settings just as you want them.
2. If you only want to mix down parts of tracks, select those clips now.
3. If you are using effects on the tracks and want to mix the effects down at this time, select the
whole length of the longest track or clip plus extra time for the reverb or effects “tail.”
4. Choose File > Export > Audio to open the Export Audio dialog box.
5. Select a destination folder using the Look In field.
6. Enter a file name.
7. Choose Windows Media Advanced Streaming Format from the Files of type drop-down list.
8. In the Source Category field, select one of the following options:
• Tracks. Choosing this option creates a separate file for each track that you select in the
Source Buses/Tracks field.
• Buses. Choosing this option creates a separate file for each bus that you select in the
Source Buses/Tracks field.
• Main Outputs. Choosing this option creates a separate file for each main output that you
select in the Source Buses/Tracks field.
• Entire Mix. Choosing this option creates one file for your entire mix, unless you’re exporting
a surround mix with Split Mono selected in the Channel Format field.
9. In the Source Buses/Tracks field, choose the buses or tracks you want to use as a source to
create your mix. If you chose Tracks in the Source Category field, only tracks will show up as
choices in this field.
10. In the Channel Format field, select one of the following options:
• Stereo. All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to a stereo file or files.
• Mono. All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to a mono file or files.
• Split Mono. All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to separate mono files.
• Multichannel. All exported tracks are mixed down to a multichannel WMA file or files.
11. Choose the sample rate that you want your exported file to be.