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Title: matrix lingo?
Post by: KLowe on December 28, 2005, 02:38:44 PM

figured this has been discussed before..but could not find it on the search.  But....besides being cool sounding why is an AUD/SDB mix called a "matrix"

Just wondering the lingo.

Thanks.
KLowe

Title: Re: matrix lingo?
Post by: bagtagsell on December 28, 2005, 02:50:49 PM

A matrix is a combination of multiple sources.  It doesn't have to be sbd/aud.  As for the origins, I have no idea.

Title: Re: matrix lingo?
Post by: smokydays on December 28, 2005, 03:11:26 PM

I bet it has something to do with mathematics, as matrix is a "transformation".

Title: Re: matrix lingo?
Post by: T-90 on December 28, 2005, 03:39:41 PM

or the suck ass movies....multi camera angles mixed together to produce a nice 360 effect, just apply that to the mics....I believe the matrix film was the first to use that effect.....no idea though, just a guess :)

Title: Re: matrix lingo?
Post by: mmmatt on December 30, 2005, 07:56:30 PM

The most common audio reference for matrix (outside of taping) is the "matrix out' on a console.  This is an output of all channels with all effects and fades except the main fader.  Not sure how the name got applied directly to taping though.  I also agree that a matrix is a blend ouf multiple sources > 2 chan stereo, and I agree it could be any type of source technically.

Matt

Title: Re: matrix lingo?
Post by: T-90 on December 30, 2005, 09:26:31 PM

but most important of all....do you agree the movies suck ass? :)

Title: Re: matrix lingo?
Post by: mmmatt on December 31, 2005, 08:16:23 AM

actually... I saw the original Matrix, in it's entirety, for the first time about a month ago.  I thought it was really good.  I like movies that really make you think "this could be real", even though it obviously... well, most likely isn't.

Matt

Title: Re: matrix lingo?
Post by: T-90 on December 31, 2005, 11:30:49 AM

fair enough.....I just hate Keanu Reeves with a passion....what I should have said was Keanu Reeves sucks ass :)

Title: Re: matrix lingo?
Post by: mmmatt on December 31, 2005, 12:20:34 PM

Quote from: T-90 on December 31, 2005, 11:30:49 AM

fair enough.....I just hate Keanu Reeves with a passion....what I should have said was Keanu Reeves sucks ass :)

quite literally...