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Originally Posted by LuckyFeet3
Also there is a scene recorded downtown and the background noise is pretty loud. Should I mix my ambient city noise SFX in the other speakers just as loud to match the center? Otherwise there will be this loud roar coming from the center and a not quite as loud roar coming from the others, but maybe thats ok. Thanks!
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Again, don't afraid of just going mono (center ch).
I wouldn't add any more sfx if it hurts dialogs. If dialogs are not inteligible
no matter how beautiful your atmos are or how widely they open the picture.
Also why you must go to LCR or 5.0 in city scene? It maybe nice but sometimes it can decrease the dramatic effect of the scene.
So the bottom line is: keep good dialog with constant BG. Don't make it dirtier by adding some more traffic, city wash, wind e.t.c
Use some spot effects if needed e.g cars byes, FS, doors...you know what I mean. After you've done try, but try very gentle to widen picture a bit.
But through it away if there is some doubt.