Unlocking the Secrets of Professional Post-Sound Bus Routing in Fairlight

Harness an Optimized Fairlight Template to Deliver Pro-Level Stems

Have you ever wondered how top re-recording mixers achieve consistent, collaborative results in post-production sound? In this Insight, we’ll dive into a proven Fairlight template that demystifies project organization, signal flow, and deliverables. Whether you’re just starting out in DaVinci Resolve or looking to elevate your audio game, you’ll discover practical strategies to output full 5.1 mixes, stereo downmixes, and essential stems like dialogue, music, and effects (DME) – all while maintaining seamless teamwork.

“This template lets us output a professional delivery… including a full 5.1 mix, stereo downmix, and stems for dialogue, music, and effects… It’s a great way to streamline your workflow and ensure your mixes meet distributor requirements with ease.”

Sam Lowe, Mixer

This approach isn’t just for big studios; it’s adaptable across DAWs and perfect for post-production creatives expanding into sound, especially on small or micro-budget indie projects. By implementing these methods, you’ll gain confidence in handling complex deliveries for distributors, saving time and reducing errors in your mixes.

As we explore this template, you’ll see how it draws from real-world experiences of elite audio engineers. I’ve structured it to handle everything from source tracks to final print masters, ensuring your signal path remains clean and efficient. This setup removes the guesswork, letting you focus on creative mixing rather than technical hurdles.

To make the most of this workflow, I’ve attached a Fusion template for Premium members to download. You can skip the tedious setup and delete any of the buses that you don’t need.

Building on that foundation, we’ll break down the routing that powers professional outputs. Imagine effortlessly generating M&E mixes (music and effects only) alongside your full deliverables – that’s the power here. You’ll learn to incorporate dedicated reverbs and delays per food group (dialogue, music, effects), preventing bleed and enabling precise stem creation for future remixing.