If you’re a music mixer and you’re considering upgrading your mix room to Dolby Atmos there are lots of things which are different compared to a space designed for stereo work. In a recently published FAQ Dolby have shared essential information on calibration. Topics covered include:
Why do I have to calibrate a Dolby Atmos music studio?
What is calibration?
Is calibration the first thing I should do or are there other steps before tuning the room?
Does Dolby have recommendations on acoustics?
I like how my speakers sound. Won't calibration change that?
What target should I use for calibration?
Do I have to calibrate my room using the music curve?
I never calibrated my room for stereo. Why is Dolby Atmos different?
My calibration is already flat. Why do I want to apply equalization?
Why is the music curve the shape it is?
Why does Dolby suggest such a tight tolerance to the calibration curve, even at low frequencies?
What are the typical symptoms of poor translation?
How can I assess/ensure playback translation?
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