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Objects instead of channels
In stereo and surround, sound is tied to a channel. In Dolby Atmos, the mixer places every sound as a separate object in a three-dimensional space and decides how it moves.
Studio 1 · Houthavens, Amsterdam
Dolby Atmos studio in Amsterdam
In Studio 1, our officially Dolby Atmos-certified studio in the Houthavens, we mix film, trailers, commercials, podcasts and music in immersive audio. Sound comes from every direction, including from above. And the mix sounds great on any system, from the cinema to a pair of headphones.
- 7.1.4monitoring setup
- OfficiallyDolby Atmos certified
- 1 mixfor every playback system
- 50 yearsof experience in sound
Our Dolby Atmos studio at a glance
What
An officially Dolby Atmos-certified mixing studio for immersive audio. We mix in Dolby Atmos, surround and stereo.
Where
Studio 1, the red studio at Koivistokade 26A in the Houthavens in Amsterdam.
Setup
A professional 7.1.4 monitoring setup with ATC monitors.
For
Film and series, trailers, commercials, streaming, branded content, podcasts and music.
Team
Sound designers and mixers with experience in film, advertising and branded content.
Under one roof
Sound design, ADR, Foley, voice-overs, music and music rights.
Price
Tailored, depending on length, number of versions and the playback platform. Request a quote.
What is Dolby Atmos?
Dolby Atmos is a sound format that lets you place sound in a three-dimensional space, including above the listener. You don't just listen to a story, you're right in the middle of it. Read the full explanation.
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Sound from above
A 7.1.4 setup has seven speakers around you at ear level, a subwoofer and four speakers in the ceiling. That's how you really hear a helicopter fly over your head.
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One mix for every system
An Atmos mix adapts to the playback system: cinema, home theater, soundbar, phone or headphones. On headphones, you hear it as spatial audio.
What we mix in Studio 1
Film and series
Sound design, ADR, Foley and a full Atmos mix for cinema and streaming.
Trailers
Impact in the cinema and at home: sound that builds tension and pulls the viewer into the film.
Commercials and cinema ads
A cinema mix that works in every seat, and the same campaign in stereo for radio, TV and online.
Podcasts
Immersive podcasts in Dolby Atmos and binaural. With headphones on, you're right in the middle of the conversation.
Music
Atmos mixes for music, ready for platforms that support spatial audio.
Branded content
Audio-first campaigns, streaming originals and brand stories you don't just hear, but feel.
Mixed in Studio 1
From feature film to cinema ad and podcast: this is how work from our Dolby Atmos studio sounds.
Feature film
Bad Slippers
For Ruben van der Meer's crime comedy, we handled the complete audio: sound design, ADR, Foley, music editing and a full Dolby Atmos mix for the cinema.
Read about Bad SlippersCinema campaign
SIRE
For SIRE's campaign about chatting with a stranger, we created the Dolby and cinema mix, in coordination with Bandit Amsterdam. Not louder, but more precise.
Read about the cinema mixPodcast
Spatial Stories
We produce our own podcast in Studio 1 in Dolby Atmos and binaural. With headphones on, you're not sitting next to the conversation, you're in it.
Listen to Spatial StoriesA studio built for immersive audio
A good Atmos mix starts with a room that is right. Only when the acoustics and the alignment of every speaker are in order does the emotion in a story get room to breathe. Read about our certification.
Certification
Officially Dolby Atmos certified.
Monitoring
A 7.1.4 setup with ATC monitors. Unforgivingly honest: everything becomes audible.
Acoustics
Built from the ground up by Hans Koomans Studiobouw, for silence, focus and balance.
Installation
Technical installation and calibration by Maartens Sound & Vision.
Connected
Studio 1 is connected to our recording rooms, so we also run voice-over sessions here.
Why choose TFA?
You can have a Dolby Atmos mix made in more places. At TFA, you get a certified studio, a team with fifty years of experience and everything your project needs under one roof.
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Officially certified
Studio 1 is officially Dolby Atmos certified: confirmation that the room, the calibration and the listening are right.
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Fifty years of sound
Since 1975, we have been making audio for radio, TV, advertising and film. That experience goes into every mix.
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Everything under one roof
Sound design, ADR, Foley, voice-overs, music from the TRX Music Library and music rights: one team, one point of contact.
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Mixers with a track record
Our Creative Director Marco Baay has been working for brands such as Nike, HEINEKEN, ABN AMRO and LEGO since the nineties.
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Listen in the studio
Come to the Houthavens and hear the mix as it is meant to sound. That way you can steer it right away.
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Every version you need
Alongside the Atmos mix, we deliver surround and stereo versions, so your campaign sounds great on every platform.
How it works
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Request a quote
Tell us about your project: the type of production, the length, the playback platform and your deadline.
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We fine-tune everything
We discuss the material you supply, such as the picture edit and separate audio stems. Then we schedule the mixing days.
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Mixing in Studio 1
We build the sound in Dolby Atmos. You're welcome to listen in at the studio and steer the mix.
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Delivery
You receive the Atmos mix and the versions you need, such as surround or stereo for radio, TV and online.
Frequently asked questions about Dolby Atmos
What is Dolby Atmos?
Dolby Atmos is a sound format from Dolby that lets you place sound as separate objects in a three-dimensional space, including above the listener. The playback system translates that to the available speakers, from cinema to headphones. Read more about Dolby Atmos.
Is TFA's studio officially Dolby Atmos certified?
Yes. Studio 1 in the Houthavens in Amsterdam is officially Dolby Atmos certified. The studio has a professional 7.1.4 monitoring setup with ATC monitors.
What is a 7.1.4 setup?
Seven speakers around the listener at ear level, one subwoofer and four speakers in the ceiling. It is the common standard for professional Dolby Atmos mixing. Read the explanation of 7.1.4.
What kinds of productions do you mix in Dolby Atmos?
Films and series, trailers, commercials and cinema ads, streaming originals, branded content, podcasts and music. For example, we created the Atmos mix for the feature film Bad Slippers and the Dolby and cinema mix for a SIRE campaign.
Does a commercial or podcast benefit from Dolby Atmos?
Often, yes. A cinema commercial hits harder in Atmos, and a podcast in Atmos or binaural feels like you're in the room. We'll give you honest advice on whether it adds something to your project.
What is the difference between stereo, surround and Dolby Atmos?
Stereo uses two channels. Surround adds speakers beside and behind you. Dolby Atmos adds height and works with objects instead of fixed channels. Read about the difference.
Can I listen in during the mix?
Yes, we'd love you to. You're welcome in Studio 1 in the Houthavens to hear the mix as it is meant to sound and steer it right away.
Do you also deliver stereo and surround versions?
Yes. Alongside the Dolby Atmos mix, we create surround and stereo versions, so your production sounds great on every platform.
How much does a Dolby Atmos mix cost?
That depends on the length of the production, the number of versions and where it will be heard. Request a quote and we'll make you a tailored proposal.
Where is the Dolby Atmos studio?
In our building at Koivistokade 26A in the Houthavens in Amsterdam. See photos of our studios.
Hear your project in Dolby Atmos
Tell us about your production. Lennard or Danny will then get in touch with a tailored proposal.