DRAFT v0.9 03 Feb 2004

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Name	Format.AudioChannelConfiguration
Definition	The element FORMAT.AUDIOCHANNELCONFIGURATION indicates the number and configuration of audio channels for a media item, file or stream.
Refinements and Encoding Schemes
	Based on the circumstances associated with the audio item, file or stream, use free-form text entry.
Guidelines for Usage	Based on the circumstances associated with the audio item, file or stream, use free-form text entry. Given legacy and contemporary analog and digital media forms, there are too many variables to capture in a single picklist of values.
Obligation to Use	Mandatory
Repeatable Element	Apply multiple times, as needed
Type of Data Entry	Text String

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1 track-mono

2 track-stereo

5.1

Other Attributes of this Element

Element Label	Format.AudioChannelConfiguration
Element Version	PBCore v1.1
Namespace Identifier	Public Broadcasting Metadata Dictionary Project [pending]
Registration Authority	PBMD Project [pending]
Language of the Element	eng