Printmaster

Also known as print master, final mix master.

The approved final program mix from which exhibition or distribution audio deliverables are derived.

In practice

The term began in film sound but remains in digital workflows; format, channel layout, reference level, loudness, version, and synchronization must accompany it.

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Sources

E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
Digital Cinema System Specification · Digital Cinema Initiatives

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.