Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio Mixing
Stereo has been the standard for decades, but it comes with limits. It squeezes everything into left and right, which makes songs feel smaller—and if you’re not sitting dead center, the illusion falls apart.
Dolby Atmos changes that. It gives us a bigger canvas. Vocals can sit with more clarity, surrounded by space that lets them breathe, while instruments and textures wrap around the listener. The result isn’t a gimmick—it’s a mix where the emotion of the song comes through more naturally.
In today’s streaming world, releasing only in stereo puts your music at a disadvantage. With billions of Atmos-enabled devices already in use and major streaming platforms pushing the format, releasing only in stereo limits your opportunities. An Atmos mix ensures your songs hold their own next to major-label releases and stand out in playlists where listeners are already expecting immersive sound.
Here’s the bonus: one Atmos mix automatically folds down to every other format—stereo, binaural, surround. You don’t have to pay for multiple versions. One mix works everywhere, from earbuds to high-end speaker systems, without extra hassle.
In the end, Atmos isn’t about technology. It’s about giving your audience a richer, more personal experience while making sure your music connects today and holds up tomorrow.
Dolby Atmos Services
New Mixes
New Atmos mixes are created for unreleased songs using the original multitrack recordings.
The process is similar to traditional stereo mixing, but with the added depth and spatial creativity of Dolby Atmos.
A discrete stereo mix will be created alongside the Atmos mix, ensuring you have both formats ready for release.
Spatial Re-Mixes
Atmos Spatial Re-Mixes or mix conversions are for previously mixed and/or released albums and songs where the original mix must be preserved as closely as possible and simply expanded into the immersive format.
Mix Conversions are created using stems from the original mix. The original multitrack may also be used when stems are unavailable.
Re-Mixes
Atmos Re-Mixes are for previously mixed songs where the immersive mix is not beholden to the original stereo mix. The spirit of the original mix may be maintained, but a re-mix allows freedom to provide a fresh take in an immersive format.
Re-mixes are created using the original multitrack recording of the song.
Dolby Atmos
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dolby Atmos is an immersive audio format allowing artists to release music and videos that envelope their listeners with sound in 360°.
Atmos allows for more dynamic and emotional expression than a traditional stereo mix providing the opportunity for artists to engage with their audience on a deeper and more meaningful level.
Unlike previous audio formats, Atmos also scales depending on the size of the playback system so listeners may experience it on multiple speakers or even just a set of earbuds.
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We deliver a binaural version of the mix that may be listened to on headphones for reference and any mix tweaks.
If you are in the Atlanta area or have access to a nearby Atmos equipped studio, we can help arrange a listening session on speakers.
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Dolby Atmos is currently available on over 3 billion devices throughout the world, and your fans likely already have a device to experience your Atmos mix through a streaming service such as Apple Music, Tidal, or Amazon. You may also wish to offer your music for purchase through ImmersiveAudioAlbum.com.
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Absolutely! Atmos remixing(or up-mixing) is often done through the use of stems created from the original mix session. Atmos remixes may also be achieved using the original multitrack as well. Connect with me, and we'll discuss how we’ll make it happen for your music.
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Both. The Stagl Sound studio features a 7.1.4 speaker setup designed and calibrated based on Dolby’s recommendations.
All mixing and mastering is performed on speakers and headphones are used to ensure compatibility and translation for headphone listening.
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The same reason stereo mixes sound bad: poor mixing.
Since I began working in Atmos a few years ago, I've done everything I can to ensure your music will sound great in Atmos.
For example, I work in the format for every music mix I do, and regularly connect with other Atmos engineers to keep up with trends and techniques. I’ve also attended workshops and masterclasses with renowned mixers like Bob Clearmountain and Chuck Ainlay, and I’ve visited every Atmos studio I can from home setups to large commercial studios like Blackbird in Nashville.
I've dedicated myself to mastering Atmos, and I will bring the same effort and work ethic to mixing your music.