X-Curve and DVD Home Theater

[Andy Hay]

I could be out of my mind, but I'm sure I read somewhere that Home Theater systems do not employ the X-Curve in monitoring, and as such DVD's should be mixed in a room without an X-Curve in place. I remember reading that this was one of a handful of reasons why DVD's should ultimately be mixed independently of the theatrical mix. Can anyone confirm my madness?

cheers
-andy

[Sonsey]

Hey Andy,

The article you were thinking of was in Mix Magazine, April 2003 here.

[Andy Hay]

Thanks Sonsey! So, I'm not so mad after all... Looks like I'll have to haul a set of near-fields in to my favourite theatrical mix room to get this DVD mix done.

[dr sound]

Poster: Andy Hay
Subject: Re: X-Curve and DVD Home Theater

Looks like I'll have to haul a set of near-fields in to my favourite theatrical mix room to get this DVD mix done.

dr sound replies:
Someday Andy will come by and visit his next "Theatrical Mix Room" that will blow away his current favorite! Still waiting Andy.

[Andy Hay]

Hey Marti,

Somehow I knew that was coming... My current favourite room is largely due to the fact that it's a short bike ride from my Venice Beach home.... but, yes, I do owe you a visit.... as soon as I have something in hand that I'm really proud of, I'll bring it over and blow YOU away

-andy
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