Mastering Console 2

Fiedler Audio's Mastering Console 2.0 is a groundbreaking standalone application designed to bridge the gap between traditional stereo mastering and the burgeoning world of Dolby Atmos immersive audio. It offers a unique and streamlined workflow that allows mastering engineers to apply familiar mastering techniques directly to Dolby Atmos ADM/BWF files, a process that was previously complex and often required separate, less efficient workflows. With this tool, Fiedler Audio has created a comprehensive solution for delivering high-quality, consistent masters for both immersive and stereo formats simultaneously.

The core of the Mastering Console is its ability to directly import Dolby Atmos ADM/BWF files, which are the standard delivery format for immersive mixes. Once imported, the application provides a dedicated master channel where users can apply processing to the entire Dolby Atmos mix, including all its beds and objects. This is a significant departure from the traditional object-based workflow, where processing is often applied to individual tracks or stems within a DAW. The Mastering Console's approach allows for a unified and holistic mastering process, ensuring the final mix sounds cohesive and polished.

In addition to its powerful processing capabilities, Mastering Console 2.0 offers a suite of essential tools for the modern mastering engineer. It includes comprehensive loudness measurement and adjustment, allowing users to quickly and accurately conform to the strict loudness standards of various streaming platforms. The application also provides extensive monitoring controls, including a sophisticated routing system and speaker calibration parameters, which are crucial for ensuring the mix translates accurately across different playback systems. This attention to detail and professional-grade feature set makes the Mastering Console a powerful and indispensable tool for anyone working on Dolby Atmos projects, whether they are a seasoned mastering engineer or new to the immersive audio landscape. The software's ability to create a consistent, high-quality product for both stereo and immersive markets makes it a valuable asset in an evolving industry.

Features:

• Dolby Atmos ADM/BWF File Mastering: Directly import, process, and export Dolby Atmos ADM/BWF files.
• Master Channel Processing: Apply mastering-grade processing to the entire Dolby Atmos mix (up to 128 channels) with a single, unified workflow.
• Loudness Measurement and Adjustment: Quickly measure integrated loudness and automatically adjust to meet streaming service requirements.
• Comprehensive Monitoring: Utilize a sophisticated routing system for ultimate monitoring flexibility, including dual monitoring outputs and customizable presets.
• Speaker Calibration: Fine-tune your listening environment with per-channel volume, delay, and EQ adjustments, and save settings as presets.
• Simultaneous Stereo and Immersive Workflow: Master Dolby Atmos and stereo mixes side-by-side, ensuring consistency between deliverables.
• Batch Processing: Process multiple ADM/BWF files and their stereo versions in a single batch, ideal for full album mastering.
• Re-renders: Export mastered mixes to various formats, including binaural, Apple Spatial Audio, and re-renders from stereo to 9.1.6.
• Metadata Editing: Edit essential metadata for each channel, including Binaural Mode, Description, and Group.
• Official Dolby Labs Certification: Mastering Console is a Dolby Labs-approved and certified tool.

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