Great job!!!! As a live sound technician, I know there is an even more budget way of doing this! I'll be using JBL Control 1 passive speakers, they're apparently downsized NS-10 made for broadcast monitoring and an insane value, coupled with a 4ohm 100 watts 6.1 distribution amplifier and a powered sub. I'll bypass the distribution amplifier input and connect the signal directly to each speaker, using d'Addario's D-sub splitter made for custom wiring. That way I'll be able to fan out one D sub out from my interface to the front (front stereo, front ceiling and center channel), then use their male to female D-sub to add another snake for the back and back ceiling pairs. Finally, I'll be using one of my line outputs for the sub, probably a 60 watts with a front port since I cannot spoof the neighbors. I'm new on KZfaq, but let me know if any of y'all would like to see the process!

This was indeed an eye opener and i must commend your leap of faith.You nailed it.

Your initiative and thoroughness is inspiring!! Planning on doing this in my studio this month

It’s interesting getting into ATMOS. And it has been quite lucrative after full upgrades. I love seeing people helping to show people a cheap way to start learning and playing with ATMOS. Thanks to people like you the industry is exploding. It’s important to have low end options since the typical price of setting up an ATMOS studio in line with Dolby spec, begins at around $75K with typical gear, monitoring of the required full range speakers, correction, a Dolby Mastering computer, just to name a few. According to the latest stories and surveys you are right. About 50% of the major pro studios are in the process of moving to ATMOS. Similarly, according to the latest industry-wide Billboard industry survey, ATMOS and related studio installs are up 2,000% from just the prior year, Many of the smaller studios start at $25-50K. But they soon learn they need to add full range monitors, room correction, a separate mastering computer, MADI, Dante and a lot more. That’s why the current average of the surveys is closer to $100K. But, you definitely don’t need that to get started, just to be capable of getting certified and consistently getting the better paying projects. A bit of a barrier for most smaller studios where $20K is hard. But you are right on. Get into it comfortably, learn, play, get some small projects under your belt first. But please try to find a way to do real translation checks. Too many unchecked ATMOS mixes done in budget environments are giving ATMOS a bad name. Also, there is a lot of misinfo out there. Some of the larger ATMOS studios even play down the move. I hear some give bad advice like low-end monitors, or that you don’t ever need to spend more than maybe $20-30K. Keeps down their competition i’m sure. But like he said if you want to be competitive in a couple years you need to consider the move to ATMOS sooner rather than later. Within 9 months of becoming a Dolby certified studio, our revenues had increased by almost 45%. It took just under a year to fully amortize our $115K ATMOS upgrades. Much quicker than the ride up from stereo masters. But it didn’t happen until we upgraded and got certified in ATMOS.

I really like your production here... thanks for the fantastic video that speaks to a majority of us out here! :D also- amazing studio

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! I've been going back and forth on trying to create a setup like this but haven't seen enough relevant info for setting a system like this up at home (and on a budget!). Much appreciated.

great video! i come from the post production audio world and am trying to setup atmos in my home studio on a tight budget. there are so few down to earth resources out there on how to do this. ps love the lakers picture

Great job on the setup.

Nice looking studio, my man!

wonderful sir.... plz do a video.... on precisely how to did the aggregate outputs and other logic settings tq soo much❤❤

hey! Awesome video. I just wanted to ask if you have any issues with monitoring volume, as in being able to change the volume in all your speakers simultaneously

Nice :) I do have the same setup 😃😃😃 Great and informative video man 😃 Thanx a million 😃

Good stuff, I'm setting up mine as we speak. I have KRK 5 for the surround and iloud mini for the heights and Mackie for the bass. I'm now making adjustments in DARDT to finalize placement to try to get sufficient headroom. Have you completed the whole onboarding process?

Thank you for this informative video.

Can you show how two focusrite audio interfacez clubbed for atmos, we need to select output in logic?

If needs must then you do what you can to make it work with your budget. Good job.

Great job. Thanks for that .

amazing ! but how did you calibrate your system ? did you used a calibration software or something else ? I'm also making my own Atmos studio using also a 18i20, but with Yamaha HS5.

Great video !! Thank you. I have a very old pre-HDMI 7.1 preamp-processor and older generation klipsch speakers. Toslink / optical for audio. Hoping to add Atmos without completely replacing the old pre-pro. How do you add the software and hardware needed for Atmos? This wasn't clear to me in the video and I did not see an equipment list. Any assistance appreciated :)

Hey, I am looking at getting into this myself and this is one of the only budget orientated videos there is that I have found. Please could you create a video on how you route/setup your focusrites into loopback etc. I have not found any info relating to this so far and its my biggest hurdle. Thanks so much!

If you add an Apollo interface to this setup, are you able to use Universal Audio's plugins while outputing the sound to the Scarletts?

How multi output interface are you using. I am looking at a MOTO ultralite 3 or 4 for surround sound mixing.

What processor you are using to decode dolby atmos?

How did you setup your Scarlett?

awesome work brother.

great job man

This was just the video I needed especially since Apple is jumping on the Atmos train when it comes to music production. I was getting a bit worried with staying relevant in the music scene since this transition was announced on top of not having the $45,000 plus available to invest into such a rig. I was wondering if a "budget" option would be enough to enter the Atmos game, or at the very least get my feet wet and learn without breaking the bank and from the sounds of it, it can be done. Thank you again brother, I'll be following your channel for sure.

Nice! If you can get the tweeters on your front stage to lineup, that will make a huge difference. Maybe move the computer screens up?

Fantastic Video!!!! This has inspired me big time to do the same thing! If I understand correctly, I have a Presonus 1824c that has 8 line in outputs. Soooo if I get another interface that has ADAT connection I can just link them together to get my extra outputs for speakers???? If you could please steer me in the right direction Im all over this!!! Thanks for the video!!!!

Bro so sick. Curios what Dolby wants to certify my Dolby atmos studio space at home. Using rocket 5 budget speakers

Can you help and tell me how I can achieve Dolby atoms with my Mac book pro, I have 4 studio monitors and one studio sub. What ext sound card I need

Love your setup! I've done a similar thing with the JBL LSR series monitors. 8" for 5.1, then 6" for the two side surrounds, then 5" for the height speakers. Sourced them all off of KSL (a sort of Utah-based craigslist) for less than half of MSRP. Current challenge is figuring out how to get a bunch of long, reliable cable for cheap. I have my second focusrite coming in the mail in a few days - planning to link to the first through ADAT. Are you able to turn up and down your whole system on one knob? From what I can tell, with the Clarett 8PrePlus, the monitor knob only controls the physical outputs- not the ADAT, so I'll have to use the second Clarett to adjust the volume of the height speakers. I think. My other thought is should I set up my TV way too high all the way at the ceiling line (I'm a film composer), or should I set it up at a comfortable height but have my center channel be offset from the plane of the rest of the 7.1 Bed... So many unique decisions for every room and setup.

Wow i thought your video had thousands of views, love your editing

I have 6 presonus 3.5 inch monitors and two presonus 8 inch subwoofers, my question is would I need 6 outputs and I love the motu audio interface but they are mono outputs, how did you do your setup with 6 stereo outputs for Dolby Atmos?

Can run for film / netflix playback?

Hi, im looking for a way to realize Dolby Atmos myself to mix but mainly watch movies on active monitors. I have A Behringer UMC 1820. Is it capable to do this? What software do i need? Do i need a monitor controller? Can someone give me a brief "shopping list" and tell me if my interface would work? Thanks!

It dont matter what it looks like, but if it does or don't work, you say it works for you and thats all that matters.

Do you hace a tutorial on how to set up the loopback app?

Can you make video on how to calibrate speakers for atmos listening on apple music

Can you link those speaker stands and AVR or Dolby Atmos decoder details

Finally! You explained exactly what i wanted to understand, the outputs, i currently have an Audient interface and luckily i can extend its outputs. Thank You! And Have you tried shifting your work desk in the center of the room with the display monitors slightly leaned backwards? Might get a different experience.

You should open the Audio Midi setup in your utilities folder and on the right and choose your aggregate device then at the bottom you will see a button called configure speakers and now you can setup dolby atmos natively without loopback and saving the CPU overhead of Loopback and lowering latency.

This is exactly what i have updated for my home set up...Although still in process....My concern and question is ..assuming u have connected you Interface via ADAT AND EXPANDED YOU OUT PUT...So is it really giving you the balanced output (i really hope and want it too)..Is there any issue since its from 2 different interface(glad both belong to focusrite so assuming dynamics are same)..still is there any issue? Also how did you managed with the speaker integration and caliberation for 7.1.4? Thanks in advance and trust me u can do wonder in this...Its always the man behind the machine...cheerz

scarlett 18i20 does not have inbuilt DSP, how you tuned speakers then for your room?

Truly inspired! And it’s Black Friday sales galore…I’m planning on emulating your setup here. Looking at a Scarlett OctoPre and 18i20 since I only have a 2i2 currently, 4 KRK Classic 5’s for heights, KRK Classic 8’s for L-R-C, the 10.4 sub and then four Classic 7’s since they’re on sale for the surrounds. As a newbie, did you incorporate the subwoofer identical to a 2.1 setup with L & R passed through or connect the sub on its own individual channel directly into the 18i20? PS: Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for inspiring us!

Looking at building a similar setup, was wondering how you calibrated everything post setup in regards to time delay and volume adjustments? Also a vid on audio routing from daw to atmos rendering to speakers would be super helpful.

Awesome,THANX

So no Dante required?😮

It’s great if you want to mix your own music or listen to your favorite movies but as a professional service to clients this won’t cut it. Monitoring is expensive in DA. Good video all the same and the speakers are great. Height speakers was ingenious.

Dude, this is exactly the kind of video I was looking for, for days! Great setup. Can you also watch movies in Dolby Atmos? Also is there an alternative to loopback app for Windows users as well?

Exactly what I have imagined and was looking for, without drilling holes on my ceiling /wall 🧱.

Ok i need to learn this Loopback trick

Nice!

Tip for a less cluttered center speaker signal you can add foams on the back of your monitors to tame the reflections of the monitors. Just a tip, do whatever you want with it.

Would I be able to do 4 to 5 speakers to start off my journey, then add as I get the budget for it?

I’m doing a similar thing with m-audio monitors. They’re inexpensive & sound decent. I need more space to mount them towards the back though. God job.

Congrats 👏 👏 👏 You simply got to get yourself into the game as your first step.... expensive can come LATER 🎉🎉😊 You are super smart to attempt "identical" speakers all around. A helicopter should sound like a helicopter all along the bed layer walls, AND ALSO along the heights. Now you know what same speaker/ same class should sound like all around 👍 You never really stop upgrading...EVER... trust me 😊😊😊😅😅 Try to just have a little fun along the way. Cheers young fella👍

Great set up! Could you explain how you are time aligning your height and surround speakers? Are you doing it within Logic?

Great job! How does the listening experience compare to the other studio?

I believed almost everything you said unitl you said that the KRKs have "clarity, detail and punch" but that's a convo for another day :D Cool idea using the stands - does the angle of the height channels not affect the atmos height effect?

Hey, Please make a video on audio interface how you connect all the 7.1.4 channel to focusrite 18i20, please explain it😢 I want to do this setup but I only managed speakers and struggling with Audio interface, which to choose from

I want to hear more about how your routing Apple Music through Loopback! Does it also work with Tidal? Great job!

Did you connect sub as a separate output or is using pass through crossover from left and right

What are you using for a monitor controller and calibration?

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did you connect the subwoofer directly to the interface?

I want my Buster Keaton collection in the Dolby Atmos.

Hey Mr. PreeZee! Thank you so very much for your video! I love your choice to go with the krk that would fit your vision. I've chosen the KrK G4 10" with the KrK 10.4 subs. I'll have 7 surround sound. Drawmer 7.1 monitor controller. A black man designed the Reftone LD-3B Stereo Powered ref-cubes. So I've chosen his reftone cubes! My dream monitor is are the Barefoot monitors. However, these are out of reach at the present time. I am such a perfectionist that I'd go without. Why do that? I could be mastering my skills as a songwriter/composer and the producer of my upcoming albums and film scores with the KrK studio monitors. It is good to watch you achieve this surround studio monitor vision. Achieving and creating is key. You've got God's greatness within you always! Musical growth is so important. Your studio inspires me! Much continued success with your musical work. Hey check out JOCAVI Acoustic panels. That is how I am treating my recording studio space. You'll love it!

id suggest getting the iloud speakers which you can mount directoy on mic stands for the hight speakers. They are non essential in terms of voicing...

That's a great, inexpensive setup. I think surround sound makes a huge difference and I enjoy listening to well produced music in surround sound. One step up from this some may be interested in might be Kali since their IN series can be used as a center channel and they have some basic placement correction DSP built in. The IN-5c in particular might be easier to mount since it has a bracket on the back that can mount with a ton of standardized VESA mounts. A step up from that... Would be the Genelec system you mention. I'm currently building a Genelec system out with all coaxial monitors. Will eventually cost me $22k for the speakers and a sub for a 6.1.2 system, not to mention another 4-5k for a digital surround sound processor once I get rid of this Dolby DP564 decoder. It has been my dream since my early teens to have surround sound music after hearing binaural recordings and I can finally do so with speakers. Now I just hope Dolby improves to render spatial audio on headphones that sounds closer to binaural. Not a fan of the AirPods Pro with spatial audio.

The interfaces these cats using are more expensive than your whole setup! lol Thanks bro! 🙏🏾

Do you need delays for your overheads?

Very helpful

Hey Mr. Preezee, soon I'll be open dolby atmos studio but i don't know what audio interface i needed which is compatible with dolby atmos. could you please help me

How do you get your Scarlet outputs to the speakers ? I’m building a system and cant figure it out

How are you controlling the overall volume of the monitoring system?

What audio interface should I use?

Can you tell us where you got the stands? What model they are?

How do you control volume across all monitors at once, since you’re using two separate interfaces?

Hi Mr. PreeZee I'm sending you this message because I'd like to know how you set up your Dolby Atmos home studio. Cabling, audio calibration of the speakers. I'm doing my own Atmos studio, I'm also using an 18i20 but for the speakers I'm using Yamaha HS5 and I would like to switch to 5.1.4. If you can advise me I will be really happy Thanks a lot!

Where do I get those pads that you have on the wall

Is there a way to replicate this in windows pc

I can't understand how u get Atmos effect with just adding outputs like Scarlett 18i20 when u need a compatible audio interface (MADI or Dante I/O) and audio decoder to send the audio signals to desired speakers for atmos effect?

is mac studio good for atmos mixing mastering?? and what configuration u suggest for atmos music mixing ??

We have almost the same setup (budget atmos) my suggestion is make it L C R in the same height..tweeter in line with your ear..and the rest of the surround speaker…

Friend I have found the solution to directly expand the focusrite 18i20 and is the Focusrite Octopre, so you get 8 extra ADAT outputs.

Thank you.

How about telling us where you bought the stands, what model, and how much they cost.

how do you do the mastering volumen managment? thanks

Please how were you able to connect both audio interfaces. Please I need help

Hey what desk is that?

Hi can you watch movies in atmos with your computer? if so what app are you using?

homie thanks for that video, really informative. Now i'd just like to know, any way i can get this to work on windows without an expensive receiver or do i absolutely need a mac?

How is your two audio interfaces configured?

Hi, do you use Windows or Mac?

I'll change those displays into one singe 32 inch 21:9 monitor.

What was your budget?? How much did you spend?

ummmmm upon your upgrade.......... will the MTM's be available? Asking for a friend whose wife has him on a strict budget.

Tough.

Your bank account?? Or your wife??? ....