0230B - Audio Channel Panning
Summary
EBU QC Id
0230B
Name
Audio Channel Panning
Status
published
Category
human-only review
Lead editor
Stephen Webb
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audio
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Details
Description
Audio Panning refers to an incorrect balance between left and right stereo channels that does not correctly reflect the action taking place on screen. This can happen during a limited duration, or remain heavy on either side through the entire programme.

Incorrectly panned audio impacts the technical and content quality of an asset. Customer experience will be negatively affected as unintended left or right heavy audio may be noticeably off compared to the location of action on screen. Possibly, but rarely, creative intent. Any derivative of this mix will contain audio that is incorrectly panned.
Definition
Used in Checks, the system shall report if any audio panning errors are detected. Optionally it may report the time locations of these errors.

Used in Reports, the system shall report the time locations of audio panning errors.
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Examples
  • Input: "Minimum Audio Panning Error Duration" = 00:00:01;00
    Output: "Check Result" = false
    Output: "Audio Panning Error" = from 00:11:01;00 to 00:11:03;00

    Remark: Used as a Check.


  • Input: "Minimum Audio Panning Error Duration" = 00:00:01;00
    Output: "Audio Panning Error" = from 00:11:01;00 to 00:11:03;00

    Remark: Used as a Report.

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