

Although the Dolby Atmos software technology was cheap to implement (250GBP) the only monitor controllers available were the likes of DADMon (5000GBP) which was way too much for me to end up with a glorified volume control and mute button. The biggest problem was the lack of available monitor controllers. It was at this point when I started to discover a number of limitations regarding available technology. This was a fairly early version and there was a big learning curve as the workflow was still being refined. Early Experiments In Dolby AtmosĪfter attending several lectures and demo’s by Dolby and HHB/Scrub regarding the new Dolby Atmos Home Theatre Certification I decided I was going to start experimenting with the format and technology, purchased Dolby Atmos Production Suite and set up a 7.1.4 rig using a Focusrite 18i20 and 4i2 together in my temporary studio. As I had a fairly constant flow of work I had to get up and running quickly so built a temp setup for 5.1 using the C24. Based around an Avid C24, this didn’t leave a lot of space so when we came to move out of London and settle in Norfolk, I decided it was time to take on a commercial property and found myself at Epic Studios (formerly ITV Anglia Studios in Norwich) amongst a lot of broadcast equipment and like-minded people. After leaving full-time employment at Silverglade in London and going freelance, to get me going as a freelancer, I set up a studio in our spare room in West London.
