MARC21-007: Configuration of playback channels of motion pictures
mixed
More than one configuration of playback channels is available on a single motion picture.
k
An example would be a film with both monaural optical and stereophonic magnetic sound tracks.
monaural
Configured to be played back on one channel.
m
not applicable
Film is silent, has no sound or sound is on separate medium.
n
Also used when describing an item with separate sound.
other
Configuration of playback channels other than mixed, monaural, quadraphonic, multichannel, or surround, stereophonic.
z
quadraphonic, multichannel, or surround
Configured to be played back or more than two channels.
q
Used for Dolby surround sound tracks and other multichannel techniques.
stereophonic
Configured to be played back on two separate channels.
s
Use when the medium is not monaural and when it is not possible to ascertain that multiple playback sources are available or intended.
unknown
Configuration of sound playback channels is not known.
u
Published