has number of sound channels
Element reference
Definition
Relates a manifestation to an extent of embodied
content that is the number of distinct parallel streams that embody a single
expression of audio content.
Scope note
This element applies to a manifestation that
embodies performed music, sounds, or spoken word content.
Domain
Manifestation
Range
Element sub-type
Element super-type
Additional information
Record the number of channels that embody the content. Do not include recording tracks that are not used.
Consider a ".1" channel for a subwoofer as a distinct channel.
See also: has designation of number of sound channels
See also: has number of recording tracks
Stipulations
Use the element super-type to record a less specific attribute.
Apply the stipulations for the element super-type unless indicated otherwise.
Record a quantitative value that consists of a whole number and a term for "channel" in the language or script of choice of the cataloguing agency.
has number of sound channels
"2 channels"
has number of sound channels
"6 channels"
[Full example: Einstein on the beach (2016; Opus
Arte; videodisc; DVD).]