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The article discusses the increasing popularity of immersive audio education, particularly following the introduction of Apple Music's Spatial Audio service in 2021. It highlights the establishment of new Dolby Atmos music mixing facilities at educational institutions like Washington Middle School, Appalachian State University, and Long Island University's Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment. These state-of-the-art facilities aim to equip students with the necessary skills and experience for careers in the entertainment industry. Other universities, such as Stephen F. Austin State University, Southern University, and Full Sail University, have also introduced cutting-edge recording studios with immersive audio capabilities to provide students with hands-on training and a competitive edge in the field of audio engineering and production. [Extracted from the article]

Iron Mountain Media and Archive Services conducted a survey of their vaults and found that around one-fifth of the hard disk drives entrusted to them by clients were unreadable. This poses a problem for the music industry, as there are historic sessions from the 1990s that are at risk of being lost. Hard drives, like magnetic tape, are susceptible to issues such as deterioration, obsolescence, and missing recordings. Iron Mountain is urging the industry to be aware of the potential problems with archived drives and take action to preserve their assets. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the conversion of a disused bank in Talco, Texas, into SoundBank Studios, a premier recording facility. It discusses the renovation process, the selection of state-of-the-art equipment, and the studio's emergence as a sought-after destination for musicians. It highlights the studio's unique features, such as its multiple control rooms, Dolby Atmos mix room, and integration of advanced technology for content creation and live streaming.

The article focuses on Reed Black, the engineer, mixer, and producer behind Vinegar Hill Sound, a Brooklyn-based recording studio that blends vintage analog equipment with modern digital technology. It highlights Black's approach to achieving a unique sound by combining tools like the Studer A800 2-inch tape machine with Pro Tools, emphasizing the creative potential of analog workflows in a digital age.

The article discusses the historic significance of the Fox Studio Lot, tracing its origins back to 1924 and highlighting its evolution into a major production hub, creating iconic films and television shows. It outlines Fox's initiative, Fox Future, aimed at expanding facilities to meet the increasing demand for production and enhancing its status as a creative campus for filmmakers and television producers.

Houses of worship have always been a big part of the installation market, but they aren't always the first projects that come to mind when the phrase 'cutting-edge' comes up. [...]

In the 12 months since the World Health Organization declared the global COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, the music livestreaming business has chalked up some remarkable records and is now looking [...]

If you visited the Amek booth in 1987 you might well have had the opportunity to mix a song or two from a multitrack tape copy of U2's Joshua Tree album. The band had used an Amek desk to record at Danesmoate House in Dublin--indeed, I flew to Ireland to crate it up for its return journey to Manchester--and they generously allowed us to demo our gear using their tracks that year., Although the record business has changed a great deal in the three decades since Joshua Tree was released, pro audio manufacturers are still sometimes able to get their hands on [...]

The last 12 months saw increasing numbers of people installing some form of production setup in their homes, in large part because of the pandemic. Whether they were pros in [...]

Immersive audio is nothing new. Heck, binaural technology was first demonstrated publicly way back in 1881, in France. But over recent years, we've entered something of a Golden Age of [...]

The article highlights Universal Music Group's 21fifteen Studios in Santa Monica, showcasing its versatile creative space known as "The Stage," equipped with a live sound console and a 13.1.10 Dolby Atmos system. It explores UMG's evolving focus on providing multi-purpose creative spaces beyond traditional music production, aiming to support artists' diverse creative visions while integrating video capture seamlessly into live performances.

The article focuses on Jaycen Joshua, a multi-Grammy Award-winning mix engineer, and his essential analog mix chain distilled into the God Particle plug-in which he uses exclusively on his mix bus at Canton House Studios. Topics include Joshua's career milestones, the development and features of the God Particle plug-in, and the design and integration of Canton House Studios by Dave Malekpour and Professional Audio Design. INSET: Inside Canton House: Style and Substance.

The article focuses on Clay Blair's journey of rebuilding the classic Boulevard Recording studio in Los Angeles, originally built in 1966 as Continental Recorders and later known as Westbeach Recorders. Topics discussed include the studio's rich history with iconic artists, its restoration process after a fire, and the installation of a new Sound Techniques ZR36 console, reviving the studio to its former glory.

In 2003, writing about the audio production setup behind the 45th Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast for the first time, I observed, 'It takes a village to put together a show [...]

The article offers information on U2's groundbreaking show at Sphere in Las Vegas, featuring a high-tech sound system with 1,600 speaker cabinets and a proscenium array of more than 450 speakers. Topics include the history of U2's innovative stage designs, the challenges and solutions faced by FOH engineer Joe O'Herlihy in adapting to the new venue, and the key role played by the Holoplot X1 modules in the sound design.

The article highlights Matt Ross-Spang's new recording studio in Memphis, Southern Grooves, which combines vintage analog sound with Mid-Century Modern style. Ross-Spang's studio not only features a unique design but also houses vintage equipment and custom gear, including a rare 1969 Spectra Sonics console and a one-of-a-kind summing mixer, creating a space where aesthetics and sound quality go hand in hand.

The article reports on South Korean K-pop group Blackpink's record-setting global tour, which made them the highest-earning girl group for a single tour, surpassing the Spice Girls and other renowned acts. The Born Pink World Tour, their second global tour, garnered nearly $75 million from 26 performances over two months, solidifying their status as K-pop royalty with a massive international fanbase.