Sonic Days 2024: Full Schedule

11:30 CET

Atmos First: Elevating Stereo Mixes with Immersive Technology

Wednesday November 20, 2024 11:30 - 12:30 CET

Atmos First: Elevating Stereo Mixes with Immersive Technology
Join Atmos Music Mix Engineer Frank Grønbæk, supported by David Ziegler from Dolby, as they explore how starting with an Atmos mix can lead to a superior stereo mix. With modern audio technology, it’s possible to take advantage of the expansive soundscape of Atmos while delivering a highly refined stereo result. Through live demonstrations, attendees will experience a music production in full Atmos, through headphones, and in traditional stereo, showcasing how spatial audio techniques can enhance the final stereo mix. This session highlights the advantages of using Atmos as the foundation for all music mixes.

Speakers

David Ziegler

Content Relations Manager, Dolby Institute

Coming form a sound design and audio-mixing background, David is working for Dolby since 2012, supporting audio professionals, post-facilities and music mixing studios all over Europe with all questions around Dolby Atmos - educating on workflows, advising on room design and studio... Read More →

Frank Grønbæk

Owner, Frank Of House

Wednesday November 20, 2024 11:30 - 12:30 CET
3.40 - Neumann Universitetsparken 2, Kolding, Danmark

Immersive Music, Intermediate

17:00 CET

Crafting Sound for Global Brands: The Art of Music Production

Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:00 - 18:00 CET

3.21 - Shure & L-Acoustics

In this session, producer and songwriter Stine Kinck will share insights into her work creating music for international brands like Giorgio Armani, Valentino, and Samsung. Stine’s uncompromising artistic vision has earned her a place as one of Denmark’s top producers. Learn how she balances creativity with brand messaging and discover the behind-the-scenes process of landing high-profile sync campaigns while maintaining a distinctive sound.

Speakers

Stine Kinck

Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:00 - 18:00 CET
3.21 - Shure & L-Acoustics Universitetsparken 2, Kolding, Danmark

Immersive Music, Intermediate

11:00 CET

Can you make headphone monitoring as good as speaker monitoring? Let's find out.

Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00 - 12:00 CET

3.40 - Neumann

Even the finest headphones recreate a limited spatial image, which can hinder workflow efficiency and content accuracy.

In this session Neumann will share their approach to headphone-based reference monitoring for stereo and immersive audio. The solution described is based around a full Neumann signal chain creating transparency, reliability and externalization combined with the perks of headphone monitoring.

Speakers

Stephan Mauer

Head of Product Management, Neumann

Sponsors

Neumann

Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00 - 12:00 CET
3.40 - Neumann Universitetsparken 2, Kolding, Danmark

Immersive Music, Intermediate

16:00 CET

Exploring Immersive Sound: The Data Drop Case Study

Thursday November 21, 2024 16:00 - 17:00 CET

3.05 Recording Studio

Join immersive audio expert Eric Horstmann as he presents a deep dive into his work on Data Drop, an album currently being considered for Grammy nominations in several categories, including Best Immersive Album. In this session, Eric will showcase the intricate mixing process behind the project, offering insights into how Dolby Atmos and immersive audio elevate the listening experience across formats—from full Atmos to traditional stereo and headphones.

Speakers

Eric Horstman

Genelec & Immersive Lab

I'm a specialist in 3D audio application. Having overseen the installation of the first German Dolby Atmos mixing stage back in 2012 and since then mixed extensively in this format.I'm also running an own immersive music production studio in Berlin called "Immersive Lab" where we... Read More →

Thursday November 21, 2024 16:00 - 17:00 CET
3.05 Recording Studio Universitetsparken 2, Kolding, Danmark

Immersive Music, Intermediate

Sonic Days 2024