In the context of deliverables, what does a 'flattened mix' refer to?

• A. A final mix rendered into a single file with no stems.
• B. A high-resolution multitrack file.
• C. A video with audio.
• D. A set of raw recordings.

Answer: (D)

Flattened mix means rendering all audio tracks in a project down to a single final file, with the mix decisions (levels, dynamics, effects, panning) committed so there are no separate stems left. This is the version you deliver for playback and distribution, where you don’t expect to adjust individual elements later. It’s different from providing stems (multiple separate tracks), which would allow re-editing the mix. It’s also not about a high-resolution multitrack file, a video with audio, or raw recordings.