dolby atmos

WHATS ALL THIS DOLBY ATMOS SPATIAL AUDIO STUFF ABOUT?

Until recently, people listened to music in stereo giving music makers two channels to place sound — Left and Right. Dolby Atmos utilizes technology that allows us to place sound anywhere in a 3D space — left, right, front, back, top and bottom — hence the term “immersive audio.”

Dolby Atmos has been pushed hard in recent months, so if you want to be ahead of the curve to mix your music in Dolby Atmos, I can help. I really believe in this format and that it’s a whole new way to showcase your music.  My system features a 7.1.4 setup built around Avid interfaces. I can provide you the exact file to upload your music to streaming services in Dolby Atmos.

WHAT IS BINAURAL?

Binaural refers to technology for headphones that gives the listener the perception of sound coming from all directions. Dolby and Apple both have versions of this tech they have developed to allow users to experience Dolby Atmos in binaural on headphones.

WHAT IS APPLE SPATIAL AUDIO?

Apple Spatial Audio is version of binaural Apple developed for their ecosystem. Used solely in their headphones. Dolby has their own algorithm that is currently utilized for binaural consumption via TIDAL and Amazon Music.

WHO CAN LISTEN TO DOLBY ATMOS?

Everyone at this point. On Apple Music, users can listen to a physical speaker layout via Apple TV connected to a sound bar or TV. Users can also listen to Dolby Atmos using Apple’s Spatial Audio magic and listen to the binaural on most Macs and iOS devices with headphones. TIDAL and Amazon users can listen via Apple TV, Dolby Atmos-enabled Android devices, and capable PCs. Every new Apple laptop has an Atmos-enabled sound bar. Your current smart home speaker is most likely ready for Atmos.

Most movies / tv shows are now mixed and delivered in Dolby Atmos. Streaming sites require all content to be mixed in Dolby Atmos.

HOW DO I DISTRIBUTE MY MUSIC WITH DOLBY ATMOS?

Indie artists can distribute Atmos versions via AvidPlay and DistroKid. Both services still require a stereo and Dolby Atmos mix. Major labels have distribution in-house.