Audio formats capable of carrying 5.1 channels of sound include a so-called ".1" channel that is used to convey Low Frequency Effects, or LFE information below approximately 120Hz. The history of the ...

Some of the more alert readers among you may recall that in my August column I wrote about the low-frequency effects channel in multichannel video and music production, and made some observations ...

Audio plug-in maker McDSP introduced the Channel G Surround and Channel G Compact plug-ins at the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif. is a Compressor/Limiter optimized for 5.1 channels using 4 ...

Recent posts about my cable hunts got me searching for LFE out setups and what they are used for. Seems LFE out is used for the .1 in the 5.1 designation and is completely off for two channel ...