SMPTE ST 428-12 – D-Cinema Distribution Master Common Audio Channels and Soundfield Groups

This standard defines Universal Labels, names and symbols for common D-Cinema Audio Channels and Soundfield Groups for the purpose of labeling D-Cinema audio essence.

This standard also provides informative guidance on the location and characteristics of common D-Cinema loudspeakers, and on the naming of D-Cinema Audio Channels and Soundfield Groups.

This standard neither specifies the suitability of Audio Channels and Soundfield Groups for a particular sound track, nor specifies the loudspeakers to be present in an auditorium.