ISBD for Manifestation

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Attribute elements

has designation of number of sound channels

Element reference

Definition
Relates a manifestation to an extent of embodied content that is a standard configuration 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
has extent of embodied content

Additional information

Record a designation for the number of channels that embody the content. Do not include recording tracks that are not used.

See also: has number of recording tracks

See also: has number of sound channels

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 value that appears in the ISBDM Designation of Sound Channels value vocabulary, in the language or script of choice of the cataloguing agency.

has designation of number of sound channels
"stereo"
has designation of number of sound channels
"surround"
[Full example: Einstein on the beach (2016; Opus Arte; videodisc; DVD).]

For a manifestation that is a super-unit, record the value that applies to the largest number of sub-units.

For a manifestation that is a super-unit, and if no one value predominates, record separate occurrences of the element for each value that applies to the larger number of sub-units.