Resolve 14 sees 6 channel poly WAV files as 5.1

I'm having an issue when I bring some poly WAV files recorded on a Sound Devices mixer into Resolve 14.1.

I use Resolve to apply LUTs and sync WAV files with camera clips for screeners/dailies, which generally works great. We use lockit boxes on all cameras so sync is straight forward.

However, for 6 channel poly WAV files, Resolve automatically recognizes them as 5.1 surround, as opposed to 6 discreet mono tracks. The result is only the first channel from the WAV file being audible when I drag it it to the timeline or sync, since I have my timeline audio tracks set to mono by default.

4 and 5 channel poly files don't have this issue, but for 6 channel poly files have to manually change them to mono in "clip attributes" - making sure all 6 channels are recognized so I can delete any channels I don't want.

Is there a way around this, or is it a bug?

Thanks.

In the clip attributes audio tab (that appears in your screenshot) just change the format to "mono" and tracks to "6"
That should match what you captured.
It can be done in a batch, by highlighting the bin(s) containing the clips and using command (or control) A to "select all" and you can take care of the clips in just a few clicks.

Thanks Jamie - that's what I've resorted to, first sifting the WAV files in a bin (or card volume) since not all the WAV files have 6 channels, and therefore do not exhibit this issue.

Would be great if in Resolve (as in some other software), a preference could be changed on the front end to interpret WAV files as mono instead of 5.1, 7.1, etc.

It's just another step that would be great to skip when moving quickly.

Same problem with 2 channel audio seen as stereo.
This makes no sense. I have never been on a set where sound is recorded as 5.1 or stereo.

I'm having an issue when I bring some poly WAV files recorded on a Sound Devices mixer into Resolve 14.1.

I use Resolve to apply LUTs and sync WAV files with camera clips for screeners/dailies, which generally works great. We use lockit boxes on all cameras so sync is straight forward.

However, for 6 channel poly WAV files, Resolve automatically recognizes them as 5.1 surround, as opposed to 6 discreet mono tracks. The result is only the first channel from the WAV file being audible when I drag it it to the timeline or sync, since I have my timeline audio tracks set to mono by default.

4 and 5 channel poly files don't have this issue, but for 6 channel poly files have to manually change them to mono in "clip attributes" - making sure all 6 channels are recognized so I can delete any channels I don't want.

Is there a way around this, or is it a bug?

Thanks.

This happens when programmers are trying to be to clever
There is probably bit of code which when sees 6 channels assumes it's 5.1 surround, which of course can be correct, but in many case not correct as well.

It has been this way in older versions too. It's annoying, and I wish there were a way to make mono the default. I think what you're doing now is the best way, unfortunately.

Same problem with 2 channel audio seen as stereo.
This makes no sense. I have never been on a set where sound is recorded as 5.1 or stereo.

5.1 on set? We do it all the time! (not)

Thanks for the responses - content to batch convert WAV file interpretations for now, given that Resolve is still my favorite tool for syncing dailies and applying color for producers, not to mention best in class render speeds.