THX CERTIFIED STUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

THX Certified Mixing and pm3 Studios include specifications and guidelines on:

Listening and Viewing Environment:

• Acoustic performance
• Structural isolation
• Reverberation time
• Preferred dimensions
• Color scheme and ambient light for optimum video monitoring

Selection of Audio and Video Equipment:

• Front and surround speakers
• Subwoofer
• Power amplifiers
• Bass management system for 5.1/7.1 monitoring (applicable only to THX Certified pm3 Studios)
• Multi-channel equalizers and digital delays
• Video monitoring

Layout of the Working Area and Equipment:

• Loudspeaker position
• Video monitor position
• Optimum listening position
• Site lines
• Speaker focus angle

Calibration Procedures for THX Certification:

• Audio and video calibration
• Specific test equipment and signals
• Performance requirements