The sound format is an extension of the existing 5.1 surround layer with addition of a five channel height layer and a mono " voice of god " ceiling channel.
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AuroMax expands on the basic layout used by Auro 11.1 and Auro 13.1 by dividing the side, rear and ceiling channels into " zones ", to allow for placement of sound at discrete points along the theatre wall or ceiling as well as within the theatre itself.