Mixer Notes for Localized Mix

General Notes and Recommendations

  • The Mixer Notes accompany the Music & Effects package (M&E tracks, optional tracks, guide track) and are used as reference when creating localized mixes. 
  • The Mixer Notes should outline the use of Dialogue treatments from the OV mix, including reverbs, futzes, and plug-ins with specific parameters.
  • The notes should document the timecode range and location of events placed into the optional tracks, typically as an Excel or Word document
  • If the movie was mixed in long form, the mixing board settings for Dialogue EQ and any processing should be detailed.
  • If any outboard processors are used, it is important to detail the make, model, version and all settings

Formatting Recommendations

  • It is best to archive the Mixer Notes in .csv, .rtf, .txt or .pdf
  • Specific formats such as MS word or Excel should be converted to one of the above formats prior to archiving.