Dolby Atmos is no longer just for theaters—it’s making waves in the music world. In this episode, Chris & Jody unpack the ins and outs of mixing in Atmos: what it takes, what makes it different from stereo, and whether it’s truly a game changer for producers and artists. They dive into the technical requirements (from software to home studio gear) and explore the creative possibilities of immersive audio. Is it feasible for independent mixers? Which platforms are already supporting it? And how should you prepare your recording setup if you want to explore Atmos for your own projects? With their trademark humor and insight, Chris & Jody cut through the hype to reveal the pros, cons, and realities of Atmos mixing—plus, as always, this week’s Friday Finds to inspire your next session.
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Gear we used:
Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Groove Tubes Vipre – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E
Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apollo – UA – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, API Eq, SSL 4kE) – iZotope RX Voice – DeNoise
Chris’ Channel Strip: Eventide Precision Time Align – iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E
Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone Imager – iZotope Ozone Maximize.
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