Dolby Atmos Mix Challenge: Can We Mix in 7.1.2 for Under $2,000?

[@sweetwater]

What song do you think deserves an inventive Dolby Atmos treatment? Tell us in the comments below, and don’t forget to swing by Sweetwater for a closer look at the gear we used in this Dolby Atmos mixing challenge 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/Dolby_Atmos_Mix_Challenge

[@ricardo55498]

I would like to see more videos like this challenge with other budget brands to show that atmos can be done on the cheap.

[@edinettemomperousse-sf4uu]

Waiting for the next video about sonar works. 👍. Good video

[@PaulWilliams0]

This is a great video. I’d like to see a similar video using different budgets.

[@DaveMcCall]

What would be good budget points above $2k?

[@PaulWilliams0]

@@DaveMcCall actually I have a slightly different question. If you were going to spend more money what would be the piece(s) to upgrade? And what is the next step up?

[@DaveMcCall]

@@PaulWilliams0 Okay... So you're thinking of starting with incremental improvements rather than trying to hit price points. The obvious place to upgrade first is the monitors. Then maybe the interface or monitor controller (one that could do bass management would be a big step up). We cut every possible corner to get close to the $2000 price point... so this isn't a recommended system or a how-to... more of a proof of concept that you don't need to break the bank to get into Atmos mixing. I'd consider this setup more "training wheels" for a proper Atmos mixing rig. A great way to get familiar with concepts and techniques and practice mixing in 3-D... then when you're ready to step up to a "real" system, you'll find things so much faster/easier/more inspiring. This video was my concept (I work in marketing at SW) and we are planning more videos in this series. I'm just trying to find out what approach would be most useful to folks. Thanks for your input!

[@SteveWilliamsworld]

One of the best vids you guys have done. Great ideas.

[@Slugcoil]

Could you do a video showing how to use the 18i20 as an atmos controller? I'm curious on the specifics

[@ludoviccoffre9183]

you have to route the outputs like this Output 1 Playback 1 Output 2 Playback 2 Output 3 Playback 3 Output 4 Playback 4 Output 5 Playback 5 Output 6 Playback 6 Output 7 Playback 7 Output 8 Playback 8 Output 9 Playback 9 Output 10 Playback 10 and assigned the monitor control to ALL

[@los-one]

Appreciate your research and input. 💯❤️

[@jamesankiewicz3141]

Good video amigo

[@musicalstrategy8261]

good job!

[@obgatson1275]

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[@amazeus1980]

I still like to mix in mono lol 😂

[@DaveMcCall]

The good, old "Bluetooth Speaker Mix"

[@jfo3000]

Mono is important.

[@grantbrown3647]

Yes, whatever works if you are the creator.

[@eternal3083]

Seems complicated with the mackie speakers only having 1 amp per pair of speakers, would be a more flexible setup if the speakers didnt have to be connected to each other with speaker wire

[@FolkStudioHP305]

best microphone for singing under 30000 Budget plez help

[@sonyphotoguy6601]

There is no "best microphone". You only have the best mic for the job.

[@DaveMcCall]

@@sonyphotoguy6601 Looks like you forgot about the SM57 ;)

[@aviani3335]

Bro ! .. just stick to stereo. Those speakers are not going to cut it

[@dennscothbusinnessadvisors]

This gear is not certified for Dolby Atmos!

[@ehleroo]

0:47

[@PaulWilliams0]

He mentions that a few times. This is a budget way to get started.

[@ccpsrmt]

They’re going to listen to it on AirPods. Totally fine for panning out a mix.

[@JesusMTossas]

I truly get the purpose of the video, but at the same time it harms the industry. This is the reason why so much music this days have bad mix and production. We keep thinking doing it for the cheap. This kind of video have a trickle effect….

[@c.k.h.355]

Beginners become pros. Get them started. Then they invest.

[@JesusMTossas]

@@c.k.h.355 again, I get it! I was a beginner at a point however, dealing with multiples students for full Sail they are not getting better st many things and just want to do shortcuts all over… so it is indeed a snowball effect