audiospuren

Audiospuren are discrete audio channels within a recording or sound mix, a term commonly used in German-language media production. They separate elements such as dialogue, music, and sound effects to allow individual editing, processing, and mixing.

In music production, each instrument or vocal may be recorded on its own Audiospur. These tracks can be edited non-destructively, equalized, compressed, and subjected to effects. Mixing then involves balancing levels, panning, and automation across all Audiospuren to create the final stereo or surround image. Stems can emerge from groups of tracks to simplify collaboration or distribution.

In film and television, Audiospuren are used to create stems for post-production workflows. Typical tracks include dialogue, music, and various sound effects or ambience. This separation facilitates dubbing, foreign-language localization, and re-recording, while preserving the ability to adjust individual components without reassembling the entire mix.

Formats and technology: In digital audio workstations, an Audiospur corresponds to a single digital audio channel. Tracks can be mono or stereo, and multiple tracks may be bundled into stems for easier management. The final output is rendered from the collection of Audiospuren into a stereo or surround mix.

Archiving and distribution: Keeping elements on separate Audiospuren supports remixing, archival preservation, and rights management, enabling future reuses without needing to access the original multitrack session.

See also:

- Multitrack recording

- Audio stems

- Audio mixing

- Digital audio workstation

- Sound design