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echo: pro_video
to: CHRIS BAUGH
from: KEVIN HEDIN
date: 1995-06-03 00:00:00
subject: IMAX sound question

-> Does anyone know how sound is presented for IMAX movies?  Is it on
-> optical tracks like 70mm, CD like DTS, or something else?  And how
-> many channels are available?
->
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I believe IMAX uses a 6-channel magnetic reel to reel.  It's totaly
isolated from the film in order to increase picture area.  Then a
computer is used to time it correctly.
Kevin
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