In this week’s podcast, Julian is joined by by Mike Thorne and Steve DeMott to talk about moving to Dolby Atmos as a music mixer.
Steve DeMott
Steve DeMott is a Connecticut based audio engineer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He studied Songwriting and Music Production & Engineering at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA & has been recording professionally for over 20 years. He now manages a commercial studio where they produce, record, edit, mix & master music & audio projects for artists & companies.
Mike Thorne
Mike Thorne has been playing, recording and mixing music professionally for over 23 years, including the last 12 years with a focus on mastering audio. He works out of his studio, Rimshot, in the UK and is one third of Brik Hit House, a production company he formed with cellist Jess Cox and composer James Pickering.
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Talking Points
Are you considering equipping your studio to handle Dolby Atmos?
What is motivating that decision? Demand? Professional curiosity? Confidence in the future of the format?
What do you think about the business case for Atmos music? Are you expecting to be able to demand more money for more work?
Have you calculated how much moving to Dolby Atmos will cost you?
What is the biggest barrier between you where you are now and “Future Dolby Atmos You”
Do you listen to Dolby Atmos Content? Is any of it music only?
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