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Avid and Dolby team-up for Atmos certification Avid and Dolby have announced the first Pro Tools-centric Dolby Atmos training and certification. Accessed through the Avid Learning Partners program, the self-paced course will cover the integration of the Dolby Atmos Renderer with Avid’s flagship audio software. Comprised of 40 hours of self-learning and 18 hours of instructor-led training, held over three days, the course concludes with a professional certification exam. Upon completion of the coursework and passing the exam, candidates will earn the Avid Certified Professional: Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos certification credential. It serves to allow Pro Tools mixers to recognise the components of a Dolby Atmos content creation studio, and outline workflows for creating immersive audio in Pro Tools. Students will also learn techniques for working with Dolby Atmos beds and objects, Pro Tools session management, Dolby Atmos Renderer configurations, and final delivery formats. The training course, PT210D Pro Tools Dolby Atmos Production, is available from www.avid.com/courses.
Axelsson opts for maximum Genelec Maxe Axelsson has selected more Genelec monitoring to equip the mastering facilities at Sweden's PAMA Records. The upgrade sees the studio add the firm's 8351B coaxial three-way monitor and the W371A adaptive woofer system. “We originally had the Genelec 1038ACs as mains," Axelsson says, "We loved the sound of these three-way centre speakers in a stereo setup... but then we had a problem with the bass that we couldn’t fix, so we decided to get in the W371s not really thinking it would be the final solution."
However, after the system was calibrated, he was more than happy with the change. "We had never seen that type of installation work before," he added. "We are not disappointed, we love the system!” PAMA also uses the GLM loudspeaker software for configuration and day-to-day operation. “It’s more than a good speaker calibration system," Axelsson says, "it’s great for comparing levels while we’re mastering as well as finalising little details. We also use it as a monitor controller.” www.genelec.com
Diversified builds custom IP solution with TSL Diversified faced a challenge at BerkleeNYC's campus-based recording facility formerly known as Avatar Studios. In the process of building an IP network for the school’s Power Station studio, Diversified turned to broadcast workflow experts TSL Products to provide an IP routing interface that marries its GTP-V1 controller and Virtual Panels into a solution known as ‘IP-Cross Connect.’ Diversified then hired DNF Controls to create software and a flexible matrix that allows any of BerkleeNYC’s four recording studios to operate separately or share audio and video resources. Thanks to the custom design, Power Station’s IP network supports three floors of audio studios with nearly two dozen 4K-ready PTZ cameras as well a basement live-performance space. The software control layer acts to ensure that all the individual pieces of audio and video gear can easily be found. diversifiedus.com 6 / April/May 2021
Calrec Apollo for Dome's Gateway Canada-based Dome Productions has unveiled a new all-IP SMPTE 2110 OB mobile unit replete with a Calrec Apollo digital audio console. Called Gateway, the truck is Dome’s first large-scale, all IP, UHD/HDR unit and is currently being used for TSN and Rogers SportsNet on their hockey broadcasts. The Apollo was commissioned and managed by Calrec’s Canadian partner SC Media. The decision to go with the Apollo came down to several features, says Al Karloff, Manager of Engineering Services, Dome
Productions: “It’s important for our clients to have the power of the Apollo’s 1020 DSP paths, as well as the double layer of faders for direct access on the control surface. There’s also a large A1 operator base that makes for better and more consistent productions.” Gateway is part of a drive by Dome to broaden its offerings: “We’re excited to take advantage of optimised and new workflows, Karloff added, "Now, virtual paths can be dynamically connected to change workflows depending on the show." www.calrec.com
