Upmix From Stereo to 5.1 Surround Sound For DCP, Film | Online Estimate
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Transform Your Film’s Audio with 5.1 Upmixing for DCP & Cinematic Experiences
Elevate your film and audio-visual projects to cinematic standards with our affordable 5.1 upmixing service. Perfect for DCP (Digital Cinema Package) creation, film festivals, theatrical releases, private screenings, broadcast, high-quality streaming, and events requiring strict sound specifications. We expertly convert your finalized stereo mixed stems into immersive 5.1 surround sound, ensuring your audience experiences your film as intended.
The upmix will translate exceptionally well when experienced in a professional theater setting. Our meticulous attention to detail during the 5.1 upmix process delivers a polished, theater-ready performance designed to powerfully resonate with audiences.
What is Upmixing?
Upmixing is a process of taking stereo audio stems and turning them into a greater number of audio channels using signal processing techniques. This process transforms 2-channel stems into 5.1 channels for surround sound applications. Examples of audio stems for film are dialogue, SFX, Foley, ambiance, and music.
Why Choose 5.1 Surround Sound?
When submitting your film to be released through OTT streaming platforms and home entertainment surround setups, it requires a minimum of a 5.1 and 2.0 (stereo) mix. Not anticipating these audio mix formats can prolong the film’s release and showcase.
Film festivals typically require a DCP with a 5.1 mix to ensure the highest audio quality for screening your film.
Key Takeaways:
Industry Standard: 5.1 surround sound is the industry standard for theatrical screenings and many streaming platforms. We deliver the 5.1 audio assets to DCP requirements.
Immersive Experience: Create a truly immersive cinematic experience for your audience with enhanced spatial audio that draws them deeper into the story.
Enhanced Impact: 5.1 surround sound significantly elevates the emotional impact and overall quality of your film.
Increased Visibility: Meeting industry standards increases your film’s visibility and acceptance at film festivals and with distributors.
Our Commitment:
Preservation of Your Vision: We meticulously adhere to your original stereo mix, ensuring its integrity and artistic vision are maintained throughout the upmixing process.
Theater-Ready Sound: Our experienced engineers deliver a polished, theater-ready 5.1 mix that translates seamlessly to any professional screening environment.
Exceptional Quality: We prioritize meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a powerful and impactful surround sound experience that resonates with your audience.
Select your package, customize it with optional upgrades, and complete the free 30-day estimate checkout process.
Complementary project evaluation to discuss your project with us in detail.
Approve your estimate and make a deposit.
Send your prepared audio file(s) to project@travsonic.com.
Project start: Within 2 to 7 business days (depending on the selected film duration), we’ll send you the upmixed surround sound file.
Completion: Upon approval, you will get the final high-quality WAV file mix and stems.
Ready to send your audio files for film mixing? Read this step-by-step guide.
Download the “The Specs for Film Mixing” which explains the step-by-step process of delivering your audio files to us for mixing. This guide also outlines picture guidelines.
✓ Upmixing your stereo mix to 5.1 surround sound from the audio stems you provide.
✓ Stereo fold-down mix provided mastered for web and streaming.
✓ Standard mixing techniques and processing
✓ 4 complimentary revisions. Additional revisions are $15 each.
✕ Dialogue editing and cleanup
✕ Sound alignment of ADR and dialogue to picture
✕ Recording of ADR or studio time
ENHANCEMENT
✓ Subwoofer (LFE) channel effects and implementation
✓ Audio enhancement
✓ Basic click and pop removal
✓ Standard noise reduction for dialogue
✕ Ambiance and room tone implementation
✕ Foley and sound design
✕ Recording of ADR or studio time
MASTERING
✓ Mastering all types of film or media projects.
✓ We use advanced mastering techniques developed over 20 years.
✓ Film and web mix versions included
✓ Audio enhancement of audio using selected processing tools such as transient control, tone control, dynamics, and time-based effects.
✓ 5.1 stems and deliverables in SMPTE order.
✓ Audio mastering for the desired end product such as theater, DVD, Blu-ray, or streaming.
This package does not include audio cleanup, editing, sound design, dialogue sync, or extensive audio mixing. If your film requires any of the services mentioned, you may consider the Gold or Platinum packages.
Your film should have been mixed previously for release in stereo and all audio stems should be finalized.
Q: Do you offer customer financing for installment payments? A: Yes, TravSonic offers financing through Afterpay. Just pay your first installment upon your purchase of $500 or more ($2000 limit per project). You now have the leisure of starting your project today and paying overtime. Learn More
Q: What films and audio/visual projects have we worked on? A: TravSonic has worked on top motion pictures, indie films, and TV syndications for audio production which totals to over 400 successful high-profile spots.
Q: When I select a quote, do I have to purchase? A: No, the quote process is to get an approved estimate. We believe in first giving a free evaluation of your project. Once we feel confident that the project can be fulfilled and you approve the estimate, a payment is required.
Q: What is counted as a revision? A: Revisions are changes to audio requested by the client during the entire project period. Often referred to as an ‘edit’, a revision typically takes the form of multiple edits done in one sitting. For example, one revision could consist of many edit changes and not just one edit per revision. Many projects take about 4 to 5 full revisions.
Q: How do I pay once I approved an estimate? A: We will send you an invoice via email to make a secure payment online. If you wish to make a different payment method, it can be arranged.
Q: For how long are quotes valid? A: Quotes are valid for 30 days from the issue date. This is a no-obligation quote and does not enter you into a contract or payment.
Q: After I have submitted my online project quote, what’s next? A: Upon placing your quote, a TravSonic representative will contact you to discuss your potential project and customize your package further.
Q: I made an edit to my project after submitting it. Can I submit my files again? A: Yes, this would count towards your complimentary revisions.
Q: When does my project start for the turnaround time? A: Your project date starts once you have approved your quote, a payment been made and all the project files have been received.
Q: Can you mix my project for different formats? A: Yes, we can tailor your project to any sound spec needed for final delivery.
Q: Why are quote options available and not purchases on this website? A: We believe in evaluating your project to get to know your needs and vision first. Since every project is different, we want to make sure you get exactly what is needed and you feel comfortable. This also ensures the best quality service to our customers.
Q: Can I have my files mailed to me? A: Yes, we can mail your files on a portable hard drive, flash drive, or other media. This would be an extra fee.
Q: My film has some changes that will modify the duration and sequence. Will this affect my project?
A: It is required that your film is at the final stage and a locked version is submitted for mixing. Once a film is locked, no duration can change along with the sequence. However, footage can be substituted as long as the duration does not change and it does not affect the audio content during the editing and mixing stage.
Result: If the film duration and footage is changed mid project, it may incur an addition fee to resync the audio.
Q: What file format is best to send the audio files for mixing?
Depending on the software used to edit the film, we recommend sending your finished film in AAF or OMF audio format.
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Your project is important to us and we believe in keeping our Customers satisfied. If you are unsatisfied with our service or results, we are willing to make changes and adjustments free of charge to fulfill the project in good faith.
Reasons for FULL refund
You ordered and paid for a service but did not use the service within 30 days of the payment date. This includes not providing us with the session files or required project materials and your project has not begun. After 30 days, we may opt to automatically refund your payment.
You ordered and paid for a service, however, your project can not be fulfilled because of file delivery issues to us, technical issues, or situations out of our control that hinders completing the project in a timely and professional manner.
Reasons for a partial refund
You ordered and paid for a package, received your first file(s) but do not wish to proceed with the project for any reason. You will receive a 50% refund or credit of the total package price. The file(s) you received will be considered final and will not be revised until a new package or add-on is purchased to continue.
Reasons a refund Will NOT be honored
You ordered and paid for a package, received your first file(s), revisions, and confirmed you are satisfied with the project or asked to proceed to approval.
You ordered and paid for a package, and your project has been completed, uploaded, and sent successfully.
You ordered and paid for a package, received your first file(s), revisions, and did not respond after 30 days. The project will be considered completed and final.
Depending on the situation where a refund can not be issued, shop credits for services in the amount determined by TravSonic will be issued. These shop credits can only be redeemed for services at www.travsonic.com. By processing an order, you automatically agree to all of these terms.
Files to Provide for Full Film Mixing
Export audio tracks in AAF or OMF2 from the video editing program, preferably at 24-bit/48Khz in WAV or AIFF format. 16-bit/44.1Khz is not recommended but can be accepted if that is the only option.
4 reviews for Upmix From Stereo to 5.1 Surround Sound For DCP, Film | Online Estimate
Rated 5 out of 5
Attilio C –
TravSonic did a fantastic job with the audio upmix. Everything sounded perfect; they made the entire process seamless, and the turnaround was so quick. They are amazing! Thank you for your help.
What you’re able to provide for indie filmmakers in the service of affordable post-sound audio is truly incredible. Cause sound is usually the one thing that microbudget films always fail on due to it being so expensive.
Aaron at TravSonic was very helpful right from the very first correspondence. He is very knowledgeable and adapts to the client’s needs extremely well. The work was excellent and super happy with the result. We used the services for mastering a full feature in surround.
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Attilio C –
TravSonic did a fantastic job with the audio upmix. Everything sounded perfect; they made the entire process seamless, and the turnaround was so quick. They are amazing! Thank you for your help.
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Thibul N –
What you’re able to provide for indie filmmakers in the service of affordable post-sound audio is truly incredible. Cause sound is usually the one thing that microbudget films always fail on due to it being so expensive.
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Kirk A –
Aaron at TravSonic was very helpful right from the very first correspondence. He is very knowledgeable and adapts to the client’s needs extremely well. The work was excellent and super happy with the result. We used the services for mastering a full feature in surround.
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Absolute life savers at TravSonic. Wonderful work and excellent customer service.
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