Reference Guide

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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 304.
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 box 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.
4. Split Stereo Tracks Into Dual Mono. See what your engineer wants. If exporting a 24-bit
project to a Pro Tools system, enable Split Stereo Tracks Into Dual Mono, as some Pro Tools
systems do not support 24-bit interleaved stereo files.
5. Include Archived Tracks. You can choose to include archived tracks in your exported file.
6. Mix Each Groove Clip As A Separate Clip. If you have several Groove Clips in a track
SONAR exports them as one clip unless you check this option. If you check this option, SONAR