Dolby Atmos mixing for music, film and streaming

Dolby Atmos is an immersive audio format that positions sound in three-dimensional space. Unlike stereo, which spreads elements across two channels, Dolby Atmos delivers a more precise and natural sound by using speakers placed all around the listener, including overhead. The goal isn't spectacular effects — it's greater depth, clarity and emotion in the project.

Dolby Atmos suits independent artists as well as producers, composers, directors and broadcasters looking to offer an immersive listening experience. It works for many musical styles, and also for film scores, documentaries, live concert recordings or audiovisual productions. Every project is approached according to its artistic intent and distribution requirements.

Yes. A genuine Dolby Atmos mix requires access to the project's individual tracks (vocals, instruments, effects, ambiences…). The more separated the elements, the greater the spatialisation possibilities. A plain stereo file generally isn't enough to produce a genuine, high-quality immersive mix.

No. Dolby Atmos complements stereo rather than replacing it. That's why every mixing project at Studio d'Estrade is delivered in both stereo and Dolby Atmos — giving you masters suited to immersive platforms as well as traditional listening systems.

Yes. Compatible platforms use binaural processing to recreate a sense of immersion over stereo headphones. While the experience differs from a multichannel system, it lets you enjoy much of what Dolby Atmos offers without any special setup.

No. Dolby Atmos mixes can be produced in various environments. A certified suite, however, guarantees that acoustics, speaker placement and calibration meet Dolby's requirements — giving a reliable environment for making the right decisions throughout the mix.

Dolby Atmos is now supported by many music streaming platforms as well as various video-on-demand services, home cinema systems and compatible cinemas. The right delivery format still depends on how your project will be distributed, and we help you choose the most suitable option. Depending on the release and platform requirements, Dolby Atmos music can be distributed through services such as Apple Music, Amazon Music and TIDAL.

It depends on the complexity of the project, the number of tracks and the back-and-forth during mixing. At Studio d'Estrade, we work by project rather than by the day. This approach lets us move at the pace of the work and keep refining until the result fully matches what you had in mind.