What speakers do you need for Dolby Atmos?

Dolby recommends at least four height speakers for the best result, and any speakers will do. Even better, you won’t need a special Blu-ray player, since all current players support Dolby Atmos. Also worth noting is that all of your HDMI cables will work with Dolby Atmos as well.

How do I arrange my Atmos speakers?

Atmos Speakers They should be in line with your left and right main front speakers. For elevation Atmos speakers (or Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers), simply place them on top of your front left and right speakers and rear left and right speakers.

How many speakers do I need to mix Dolby Atmos?

To truly experience Dolby Atmos surround sound, you can configure up to 22 speakers, but to your average audio engineer, this kind of arrangement is a rare sight. On the other end of the spectrum, Dolby recommends a minimum speaker layout of 7.1. 4.

Can you use regular speaker for Atmos?

We always recommend placing discrete speakers in the ceiling for Atmos as opposing to using upfiring methods. If you want sound to come from a specific location, it’s best to put a speaker at that location.

How high should Atmos speakers be?

3.9 feet
In most standard Dolby Atmos setups, listener level is set at 3.9 feet, or 1.2 meters. For some users, space constraints prevent the rear and front speakers from being placed at the same height.

Do Atmos speakers need to match?

They don’t “need” to match, but it is better if they do.

Should I mix in Dolby Atmos?

Working in Dolby Atmos makes your mixes sound wider, which can lead to a brighter sound. That’s why it’s important to always use reference mixes to make sure you’re in the right ballpark.

How do I set up a Dolby Atmos Studio?

Here are three tips to get you started:

  1. Setup your audio middleware to output Dolby Atmos. Both Wwise and FMOD support Dolby Atmos right out of the box, so it’s easy and free to start dynamically panning sounds in three dimensions.
  2. Add overhead speakers to your mix room.
  3. Connect everything together.

Can you use Dolby Atmos with 2 speakers?

Dolby Atmos speaker layouts parallel the 5.1 and 7.1 setups for surround sound. A 5.1. 2 or 7.1. 2 system uses two ceiling speakers, or two Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers or modules.

What makes a speaker Atmos enabled?

The solution is Dolby Atmos enabled speakers. Employing a combination of unique physical speaker design and special signal processing, Dolby Atmos enabled speakers allow you to experience overhead sounds from speakers that are placed at the same level as traditional speakers or slightly above.

How do I know if Dolby Atmos is working?

The one surefire way to confirm Dolby Atmos is working is to check the information panel on the front of your A/V receiver or your soundbar (if it has one, or perhaps an on-screen display). It should display the kind of audio signal it’s currently working with.