Audio Post Production for Film, Television & Streaming

MIXING · SOUND DESIGN · DIALOGUE · MASTERING

Professional audio finishing from dialogue cleanup and sound design through stereo and 5.1 mixing, mastering and final deliverables.

What Is Audio
Post-Production?

Audio post-production transforms recorded production sound, dialogue, music and effects into the finished soundtrack audiences hear.

SMV provides professional audio post-production services for film, television, streaming and other media from our Burbank facility, serving productions throughout Los Angeles and beyond. Our team can handle individual audio needs or manage the process from dialogue cleanup and sound design through mixing, mastering, versioning and final delivery.

Whether a project requires cleaner dialogue, a more immersive soundscape, a balanced final mix or technically compliant audio masters, every stage is approached with both creative and technical precision.

From the first dialogue edit to the final audio master, SMV helps ensure your soundtrack is clear, balanced and ready for its intended destination.

Our Audio Post-Production Services

Dialogue Editing & Cleanup

Refine production dialogue for clarity, consistency and intelligibility. SMV can address unwanted noise, level inconsistencies and other audio issues while preserving natural performance.

Sound Design & Sweetening

Build depth, impact and atmosphere through sound effects, ambience and detailed audio enhancement that supports the story and complements the picture.

Stereo & 5.1 Mixing

Balance dialogue, music, effects and backgrounds into a cohesive final mix for stereo and 5.1 applications, tailored to the project’s intended listening environment.

Audio Restoration & Noise Reduction

Improve compromised audio by reducing unwanted noise, hum, hiss and other distractions while preserving as much of the original recording as possible.

M&E Creation & Checks

Create and review music-and-effects tracks for international distribution, with careful attention to dialogue removal, coverage and consistency with the approved mix.

Audio Mastering & Deliverables

Prepare final audio masters, stems, alternate versions and final mix deliverables according to project and destination requirements, including loudness compliance, channel configurations and other technical specifications.

DIALOGUE & SOUND DESIGN

Clear Dialogue. Stronger Sound.

Production audio isn’t always ready for the final mix. SMV refines dialogue, reduces unwanted noise and builds sonic detail to create a clearer, more cohesive soundtrack.

DIALOGUE EDITING

Refine dialogue for clarity, consistency and continuity while preserving natural performance.

DIALOGUE CLEANUP & NOISE REDUCTION

Reduce unwanted noise, hum, hiss and other distractions that can interfere with intelligibility.

SOUND DESIGN

Build effects, ambience and sonic detail that support the action, environment and storytelling.

AUDIO SWEETENING

Enhance balance, transitions and individual sound elements to give the soundtrack its final polish.

FROM DIALOGUE TO FINAL MIX

A Coordinated Audio Post Workflow

SMV can support individual stages of audio post-production or carry your soundtrack through the complete finishing process.

01

EDIT & RESTORE

Clean and organize dialogue, production audio and other source elements while addressing noise, inconsistencies and unwanted artifacts.

02

DESIGN & MIX

Build the sonic environment and balance dialogue, music and effects into a cohesive stereo or surround mix.

03

MASTER & DELIVER

Finalize levels, create required versions and M&E elements, verify technical requirements and prepare audio deliverables for release.

STEREO & 5.1 MIXING

Mixing for the Way Your Project Will Be Heard

The final mix brings dialogue, music, effects and backgrounds together into a cohesive soundtrack. SMV provides professional stereo and 5.1 mixing for film, television, streaming and other media from our Burbank facility.

Our audio team balances clarity, dynamics and creative impact while preparing the mix for its intended listening and delivery environment.

AUDIO POST CAPABILITIES

Built for Today's Audio Workflows

From dialogue restoration and M&E creation to mastering and final delivery, SMV supports the creative and technical requirements of professional audio post-production.

Need additional delivery support? SMV can coordinate finished audio with Master QC and Deliverables & Distribution as part of the broader post-production workflow.

DIALOGUE & AUDIO RESTORATION

Dialogue Editing · Cleanup · Noise Reduction · Audio Sweetening · Restoration

M&E CREATION & CHECKS

M&E Tracks · International Versions · Dialogue Removal · Coverage · M&E Review

AUDIO MASTERING & VERSIONING

Final Masters · Stems · Alternate Versions · Channel Configurations · Audio Versioning

LOUDNESS & FINAL MIX DELIVERABLES

Loudness Compliance · Technical Specifications · Broadcast · Streaming · Theatrical · Delivery Preparation

Why Choose SMV for Audio Post-Production?

40+ Years of Post Production Experience

SMV has provided professional post-production services to studios, networks, production companies and content owners since 1982.

Secure Burbank Facility

Audio post-production is supported from SMV's established Burbank facility, serving productions throughout Los Angeles and beyond. SMV's current site identifies its facility at 4100 W Alameda Avenue in Burbank.

Experienced Audio Professionals

Work with experienced editors, mixers and audio professionals who understand both the creative and technical requirements of professional post sound.

Integrated Post Workflow

Audio can move seamlessly into mastering, QC, versioning and final delivery without requiring clients to coordinate multiple post-production vendors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is audio post-production?

Audio post-production is the process of editing, cleaning, designing, mixing and mastering the sound for a finished film, television program or other video production. It can include dialogue editing, noise reduction, sound design, audio sweetening, stereo and 5.1 mixing, M&E creation, mastering and final audio deliverables.

What is the difference between audio mixing and audio mastering?

Audio mixing brings individual elements such as dialogue, music, sound effects and backgrounds together into a balanced soundtrack. Audio mastering takes the approved mix and prepares the final audio masters, versions and technical elements required for delivery or distribution.

Does SMV provide stereo and 5.1 audio mixing?

Yes. SMV provides professional stereo and 5.1 mixing for film, television, streaming and other media. Our audio team balances dialogue, music, effects and backgrounds while maintaining clarity, dynamics and the creative intent of the production.

Can SMV clean up noisy or difficult dialogue?

Yes. SMV provides dialogue editing, dialogue cleanup, noise reduction, audio restoration and sweetening to improve clarity and consistency. Depending on the source material, this may include reducing unwanted noise, hum, hiss and other distractions while preserving the natural quality of the performance.

What is sound design in audio post-production?

Sound design is the creative process of building and shaping the sonic environment of a production. It can include sound effects, ambience, backgrounds and other audio elements that add realism, atmosphere, impact and storytelling detail to the finished soundtrack.

What is an M&E track, and when is one needed?

An M&E, or Music & Effects, track contains the music, sound effects, ambience and other non-dialogue elements of a finished mix. M&E tracks are commonly required for international distribution so original dialogue can be replaced with localized or dubbed dialogue while retaining the rest of the soundtrack.

Can SMV QC content for streaming platforms and broadcasters?

Yes. SMV can create and review M&E tracks for international versioning and distribution. M&E checks help identify issues such as missing effects, unintended dialogue, incomplete coverage or inconsistencies that could affect localization or final delivery.

Does SMV provide M&E creation and M&E checks?

Yes. SMV can prepare final audio masters, stems, alternate versions and other required audio elements based on the project’s delivery specifications. This can include channel configurations, audio versioning, loudness compliance and preparation for broadcast, streaming, theatrical and other distribution workflows.

Ready to Finish Your Soundtrack?

Tell us about your project, audio needs and delivery requirements. Our Burbank team can help determine the right audio post-production workflow for your production.

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