Exporting

Orbit can export binaural WAV renders of your ADM file, generate PDF reports, and extract raw AXML metadata. These exports let you share binaural mixes, document QC findings, share reports with collaborators, and archive metadata for your records.

Binaural WAV export

Export your ADM file as a binaural stereo WAV, rendered using the same HRTF processing as the real-time binaural monitoring mode. Available via File → Export Binaural WAV.

• Uses an optimised offline renderer for faster-than-realtime performance.
• A progress overlay shows render timecode and percentage during export.
• The export uses whichever HRTF profile is active at the time — all four built-in profiles and custom SOFA files are supported.
• Exported files are 48 kHz 24-bit stereo WAV.

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Select your preferred HRTF profile before exporting. The binaural render will use the active profile, so switch to the one you want in the Spatial Options panel first.

PDF export

Orbit offers two PDF report formats, both available via File → Export PDF.

Standard (Metadata Only)

Shortcut: ⌘⇧E

A concise report covering the ADM file's structure and metadata:

• Programme info: Title, duration, channel count, sample rate, bit depth, bed format.
• Content groups: All content groups listed.
• Loudness metadata: Integrated LUFS, loudness range, max true peak, max momentary, max short-term, and dialogue loudness (when present in the ADM).
• Beds: Each bed channel with track index and speaker label.
• Objects: Each object with ID, track index, type, importance, dialogue flag, width, gain, and a summary of position keyframes.

This is a quick way to confirm that the file structure matches delivery notes without generating waveform data.

Advanced (with Timeline Graphs)

Shortcut: ⌘⇧⌥E

A comprehensive QC report that adds waveform graphs, spatial automation plots, and measured loudness to the standard metadata. Orbit runs an offline analysis pass, so export takes a moment — a progress overlay shows each stage.

Everything in the standard report, plus:

• Measured Loudness section with Orbit's own ITU-R BS.1770-4 offline analysis:
  • Integrated LUFS, true peak (excl. and incl. LFE), loudness range (LRA), max momentary, max short-term.
  • A time-series graph showing momentary and short-term loudness curves, an integrated reference line, and the LRA band — with marker positions overlaid.
• Master waveform: A combined waveform of all audio channels with marker overlays.
• Per-bed waveform graphs: One graph per bed channel showing RMS and peak levels, with speaker labels and time markers.
• Per-object cards: Each object gets its own section with:
  • Waveform graph (RMS and peak).
  • Position graphs for X, Y, and Z axes showing spatial automation over time.
  • Width animation graph (when applicable).
  • Metadata summary (importance, dialogue type, gain).
  • Any linked marker comments.
• Markers: All markers not linked to specific objects are listed in a separate section.

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The advanced PDF is ideal for archiving a full QC record alongside the ADM delivery. The measured loudness section gives you an independent verification of loudness compliance without relying on the ADM's own metadata.