Halo Downmix enhances surround sound workflows by providing precise control over surround balancing, mix monitoring, and stereo fold-down. Designed to integrate seamlessly into your production environment, it supports formats such as 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos 7.1.2 beds, enabling smooth transitions between surround and stereo outputs. Its customizable interface offers both advanced and compact views, maximizing screen space while featuring quick-select monitoring and linked solo/mute controls for efficient critical listening.

This tool excels at improving downmix quality by addressing common issues like excessive ambient sound, rear-delay artifacts, and dialog clarity in stereo conversions. It allows fine-tuning of individual surround channels and balances direct versus diffuse sound, even when original mix stems are unavailable. The included 3D Immersive Extension expands capabilities to handle immersive audio formats, while the parallel workflow option facilitates rapid A/B comparisons between surround mixes and stereo downmixes, accelerating the review and refinement process.

Halo Downmix offers an intuitive and creative solution for managing complex surround material with precision and ease. Its visual controls and comprehensive monitoring modes support tasks such as surround re-balancing, downmix rescue, and surround restoration. By regulating low frequencies and controlling ambient energy, it ensures clarity and coherence in both surround and stereo outputs. This makes it an essential component for producers aiming to deliver high-quality audio without compromise.