AES Show 2024 NY

Dolby Atmos has been the delivery format of choice for visual media since 2012. But with the adoption of Dolby Atmos for Music by streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Tidal, and Amazon, along with easily accessible tools for creation, the demand for content has exploded. However, the transition to multichannel and object-based production comes with increased complexity, and familiar stereo recording and mixing techniques do not necessarily work in the immersive space requiring the development of new recording and mixing methodologies, software, and hardware. It is clear that immersive audio has become an essential part of an audio engineer’s tool set. Both experienced and novice engineers must be educated in the technology and techniques to create and deliver immersive audio content.

This panel of educators will discuss their approach to teaching Dolby Atmos, the challenge of creating a curriculum in this rapidly-changing field, the role of research, and how the study of immersive audio formats fit into the study of audio.