Dolby Atmos

If you've been wanting to use your Apollo x16 for immersive audio projects, we have fantastic news for you. Universal Audio has just announced that its latest software update includes Dolby Atmos support for the audio interface. We went straight to the source to learn more about the Apollo x16 update and the role the interface can play in your...

Photo Copyright: Mathieu Spadaro In the summer of 2022, the recording studios at Château Miraval in Provence, France, reopened their doors after nearly two decades. The studios had, in their previous avatar, hosted sessions for legendary acts like Pink Floyd, Sade, AC/DC, The Cure, and Wham! It was time to build upon that historic legacy and start writing the next chapter, and co-founders Brad Pitt and Damien Quintard left no stone unturned to build a space where artists across different disciplines could feel free to simply create. Continue reading →

Billy Hickey is a GRAMMY-nominated recording and mix engineer based in the Los Angeles area. Best known for his work with chart-topping artists such as Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, and Usher, Hickey has recorded a wide variety of acts ranging from rock, hip-hop, jazz, classical, and more. Last year, Billy upgraded his studio with an immersive Dolby Atmos mixing rig, powered by Kali Audio IN-5 studio monitors. We recently sat down with Billy to catch up on how he’s liking his new Kali monitors, some of his go-to gear, and what he thinks of mixing in Dolby Atmos. Continue reading →

Opened in 2015 as part of the Mike Curb College of Entertainment Music Business, Belmont University’s Johnson Theater is a 250-seat, multi-purpose space that serves the Motion Pictures, Media Studies and Audio Engineering departments. Acting as a full, theatrical-sized mix stage, the Johnson Theater was the first university-based theater in the world equipped to mix in Dolby Atmos. Continue reading →

Earlier this year, we partnered with our friends at Dolby, Avid, Focal and Triad-Orbit to host a series of Dolby Atmos mixing classes at the Vintage King Nashville Showroom. Continue reading →

Over the last decade, immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos have become the standard for professional film and television mixes, and are becoming increasingly popular in the music industry. Immersive audio mixes can open up a whole new dimension to your sound, making listeners feel as if they’re hearing their favorite song or watching their favorite movie for the very first time. Continue reading →

In 2021, Oklahoma State University unveiled the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music building with the state-of-the-art Dick & Malinda Berry Fischer Recording Studio. Dr. Mark E. Perry, Associate Professor and Director of the Music Industry Program considers the studio “one of the jewels of the program.” We spoke to Dr. Perry about working with Vintage King to build out the studio around a Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console, his goals for the students at the Greenwood School of Music and the gear that enables the students to prepare for a future in the music industry. Continue reading →

Magic Garden Mastering is a boutique facility in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, run by accomplished mastering engineer Brian Lucey. Credits include Michael Bublé, Elvis Costello, Shania Twain, Chet Faker, Lucinda Williams, Depeche Mode and The Black Keys, as well as the soundtrack to many hit movies and streaming series. Last week his client Juanes won the Best Latin Rock or Alternative Grammy for “Origen”, which is the 7th time he’s mastered a Grammy winner. Continue reading →

As more and more audio creators make the leap to working in Dolby Atmos, many pro audio manufacturers are working to streamline the gear and set-up involved. Focusrite has been at the forefront of this movement by releasing interfaces and controllers that make it possible to have an Atmos rig in any room. Vintage King recently sat down with Focusrite Pro's North American Sales Manager Dave Rieley and Marketing Manager Tom Edwards to talk about configuring a Dolby Atmos set-up with Focusrite studio tools. Continue on for our conversation and learn how with a few simple pieces of gear, you can be ready for the Atmos revolution. Continue reading →