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Immersive Audio Engineering: Mixing & Mastering for Entertainment

Immersive Audio Engineering: Mixing & Mastering for Entertainment
Immersive Audio Engineering: Mixing & Mastering for Entertainment

Course Details

  What

1 Course

  Available Start Dates

Aug 4, Sep 1, Sep 29 (6 weeks, 100% online)


Cost

$550

Payment plans available

NOTE: This course is taught by industry professional(s) and is not included within Full Sail University’s scope of accreditation. No course credits are available for this course.

About This Course

Are you a music or audio professional who’s ready to expand your production skills with immersive audio? This Full Sail DC3 course can equip you with the skills to adapt music for immersive audio experiences.

Focusing on Dolby Atmos, the course covers essential concepts, tools, and techniques for producing high-quality immersive mixes. Through hands-on projects, guided tutorials, and reflective discussions, you’ll prepare your music for platforms like streaming services, home theaters, and live experiences. This course also explores immersive audio in visual media – including film, TV, and video games – highlighting how immersive sound enhances storytelling and user experience.

What You'll Learn

  • How to set up and configure a home or professional studio for immersive audio production
  • Fundamentals for remixing and spatializing stereo music tracks into immersive audio formats
  • Apply effects such as reverb, delay, and dynamics processing
  • Troubleshooting strategies for common immersive audio production issues
  • How to master and export immersive audio deliverables
  • Ways to design immersive soundscapes for visual media, including games and film

What You’ll Need

  • Mac OS Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura, or Monterey (required to run Pro Tools with Dolby Atmos), Intel i5 (or faster) processor including Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3, 8GB RAM

  • Headphones

  • Pro Tools

  • Dolby Atmos Renderer, Dolby Album Assembler, Dolby Media Encoder, Dolby Reference Player

  • APL Virtuoso2 app

  • Youlean Loudness Meter, iZotope Insight 2, Process Audio Decibel plugins

  • Reverb, delay, and dynamics plugins

  • Dolby DARDT spreadsheet

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Our Instructors

All courses at Full Sail DC3 are designed by engaged instructors who have years of experience in their subject. They bring a deep knowledge of industry best practices and workflows and share those with you to support your education.

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Course Outline

Who This Is For

Music and media sound professionals with basic to intermediate audio production experience who’d like to hone their skills in immersive audio. Industry roles that could benefit from this course include:

  • Audio Engineers focused on immersive audio
  • Music Producers/Mixing Engineers
  • Game Audio Designers
  • Film/TV Sound Designers
  • Live Sound Engineers focused on immersive installations
  • Virtual Reality/XR Audio Specialists
  • Post-Production Audio Specialists
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About Full Sail DC3

Full Sail DC3 is a dynamic, short-form education platform that offers online courses. With the values and benefits of Full Sail University, DC3 is backed by over 45 years of experience in entertainment media and emerging technology, as well as more than a decade of experience delivering compelling online education.

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Why Choose Full Sail DC3?

  • 45 Years of Experience

    Built by Full Sail University, using everything we’ve learned in 45+ years of offering hands-on, project-based degrees for the world of entertainment media and emerging technologies.

  • Innovative Original Courses

    Full Sail DC3 features original content built around what you want to learn.

  • Curriculum Designed in Collaboration with Industry Leaders

    All Full Sail DC3 curriculum is created in collaboration with people who’ve done the work and know the subject - from podcasting to starting an LLC.

  • Real-Time Access to Educators

    As a Full Sail DC3 student, you’ll be able to ask questions and get feedback on your work so you can improve and build your skills.

  • University-Level Support

    Full Sail DC3 students have access to many of the same support systems that drive Full Sail - from digital resources to Full Sail One, our university community platform.

  • Flexible Learning Paths

    We built Full Sail DC3 to give you the freedom to choose your learning path - take a single course to learn a new skill, or take multiple courses to build your capabilities - it’s up to you.

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