2+2+2 is backwards compatible to 5.1

I had a discussion with an MDG representative some time ago, and he told me that all their 2+2+2 recordings are produced in a way that they can be played back through a 5.1 setup without the need for any modifications. This is constantly checked during the mixing/production process: they have a speaker setup in their studios that allows them to instantly switch from 2+2+2 to 5.1 to stereo to ensure compatibility. As a relatively small company, MDG know that they would be ill-advised to release any discs that are not compatible to the de facto standard. AFAIK, they don't make a secret of their recording technology, and are willing to share their knowledge with studios interested in producing 2+2+2 recordings.

Again: It is not necessary to turn off the center or LFE speaker. If you're happy with 5.1, leave everything the way you have it now. If you like to experiment, and have the possibility to place two additional speakers above your front speakers, give 2+2+2 a try.

And, just in case you haven't done so, if you like classical music at all, try to get hold of one or more of their discs. Really great stuff.

Mathias

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Topic - Divox releases first 2+2+2 DVD-A, announces more - Mathias Myka 04:41:17 06/26/04 (14)

Re: Divox releases first 2+2+2 DVD-A, announces more - patrickU 08:18:27 06/27/04 (2)

2+2+2 SACD (sorry, slightly OT) - izamber 00:04:52 06/29/04 (1)

Re: Thank you, Igor. nt - patrickU 01:11:59 06/29/04 (0)

no thanks - i'm NOT replacing my equipment and buying new speakers for the sake of a few titles! (nt) - Christine Tham 17:09:20 06/26/04 (4)

2+2+2 is backwards compatible to 5.1 - Mathias Myka 05:45:58 06/27/04 (2)

thanks, i didn't know that - Christine Tham 14:39:07 06/27/04 (0)

Re: 2+2+2 is backwards compatible to 5.1 - Martin419 06:56:43 06/27/04 (0)

You don't need to. Just turn off the LFE channel / 0.1 speaker . . . - Martin419 01:02:01 06/27/04 (0)

Re: Divox releases first 2+2+2 DVD-A, announces more - ct 10:29:36 06/26/04 (1)

Re: Divox releases first 2+2+2 DVD-A, announces more - Mathias Myka 21:58:56 06/27/04 (0)

2+2+2 - The Sound Guy 09:46:18 06/26/04 (2)

Extra audio outputs? - Jim Pearce 09:14:22 06/28/04 (1)

Re: 2+2+2 - John Kotches 11:34:40 06/26/04 (0)

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2+2+2 is backwards compatible to 5.1 - Mathias Myka 05:45:58 06/27/04 (2)

thanks, i didn't know that - Christine Tham 14:39:07 06/27/04 (0)

Re: 2+2+2 is backwards compatible to 5.1 - Martin419 06:56:43 06/27/04 (0)

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