Why is Dolby Atmos relevant in music?
Tribe start time
2024-09-18 19:00:00Starts on: 18/09/2024 18:00 London time
Membership plan: Just Curious | Topics: Music Production
Course overview
Wednesday 18th September 6pm UK
Well if we first think about how we perceive sound in our lives, we know that sound is all encompassing. If someone shouts your name, you instinctively turn in the direction towards where that sound came from. You would know if the sound came slightly up to the right, or down to the left of you, or behind you. The point is, you can identify the direction the sound came from purely by listening.
Our entire life has been based around 3 dimensional sound, so when we watch a live musical performance, we understand the performer/s are directly in front of us, with the sound coming straight at you into your left and right ear. This gives us a direct stereo image of what’s happening but the environment still plays a roll in this overall sound. We hear the reflections, we identify the width of the performers placement and we perceive the space and depth in which this performance exists. When all these factors are essentially perfect, we get a truly memorable listening experience as we feel involved in the moment.
What Dolby Atmos, in essence allows, is for us to be able to utilise this extra perception level to our advantage to create essentially a wonderfully wide and deep “stereo” image. However, we also have the ability and option to push this much further allowing the artist/producer to create a much more detailed listening experience.
If we have the ability to present music in such a way that gives us infinitely more choice as to how the listener perceives your art, the question should really be, why would you not?
Who is this session for?
- Professionals who are involved in creating and producing music and are interested in new technologies that can enhance the listening experience.
- Creators who are looking to explore innovative ways to present their music and are curious about how Dolby Atmos can add depth and immersion to their art.
- Individuals who are passionate about sound technology and are interested in understanding the advancements and possibilities offered by Dolby Atmos.
- Those involved in planning and executing live performances who want to create a more immersive and memorable audio experience for their audiences.
Session materials and Zoom link
- Zoom link
Requirements
- Participants should have a Zoom account to join
- A good internet connection
Course schedule
Meet your instructor
Hugh Neal brings over 20 years of professional experience in the music industry as a session musician, producer, engineer, and mix engineer. He has performed globally and worked in top London studios such as Abbey Road and Metropolis. Specialising in Dolby Atmos Mixing, Hugh built the Dolby-certified "Friary Studio B" and collaborates with leading audio companies to stay at the cutting edge of the industry. Hugh has worked with renowned artists like Paul McCartney and producers such as David Kahn. He is an approved UMG Dolby Atmos global engineer. With over 15 years in music education, Hugh has taught at prestigious institutions, including BIMM Institute London, where he led music technology modules. His extensive industry experience and educational background make him an ideal tutor for a professional Dolby Atmos course.
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