Object Based Mixing with Robert Scovill

Have you ever caught yourself wondering “What’s all this immersive audio stuff and what does it have to do with how concerts might sound in the future?” Join us and special guest Robert Scovill as he takes on the meaty topic of immersive audio and specifically object based mixing for concert sound. He'll dig in and explain the differences in object based vs mono and stereo mixing and how powerful it is when used in conjunction with an immersive speaker deployment. 00:00 Start 00:05:40 Apple shipped 26.5M iPhone 14 Pro Max phones in H1 2023, the most out of any model from any manufacturer; Apple had all four of the top-shipping models. Does that number seem low or high. 00:11:53 Allen & Heath launched the CQ Series compact mixers. What does the panel think? ([link]) 00:17:16 Kondor Blue has introduced a new tool for your kit, The EDC Multi-Bit Driver. What do you think? [link] 00:20:06 Why won't Quick Time player play h265? What's your preferred player 00:22:02 Experimenting at corporate event. In a Training room (40 x 40). U-shape (can't change this). I would like capture the audio unobtrusively. I am wondering if there are portable mic/ speaker arrays with stands. I have an X32R with Dante. 00:25:33 Has anyone tested the difference between the "Zoom background noise removal" setting and the new "Personalized audio isolation" setting? 00:27:53 MAX streaming just added CNN, and they will be testing a feature that will announce breaking news in a lower 3rd during streaming of shows. Helpful, or will you be looking for the setting to turn it off? 00:29:38 New Sony Alpha series camera the A7CR. What's the sweet spot for still and video shot making? [link] 00:34:20 Is the new Rode Go Pro a viable option for a kit you are sending to someone for a “kitchen set” audio? 00:38:28 Do most of you use Companion for setting up your Stream decks, or do you just use the Elgoto software? 00:40:44 Love your show, it’s usefully distracting in the wee hours of the morning. Watching (listening) via YouTube. Looking for a “budget” tripod and head for video capture in dusty dirt track venues. Tripod also needs to be tall. To replace a worn Benro s6 rig. For use with a JVC GY-HM180 camcorder and video assist. Would the combination in the links be a good option, or can the panel recommend an alternative. 00:45:38 Is there a way to have a StreamDeck button tell the small ATEM Constellation to put a certain input on a certain output? For example, put video input #1 on output #4? 00:46:34 Has anyone used AI to shorten a 3 minute video to 1 minute with dialog? 00:47:32 Thoughts on DSLR Video Shooter's cinema-style camera rig with a cooling fan, built around the newly released Sony a7C II. [link] 00:49:22 Favorite microphone today and why? 00:51:28 We have an upcoming dialogue retreat with about 50 participants sitting in a circle. What is the best method so they can all chat without having to have handheld microphone for etc. Also, some participants will need translation. No video is required, is the best option? 00:56:13 Thoughts on the new SipRadius M.Ax [link] 00:59:00 How is the latency/performance of DVS for tracking synths to a DAW and playing virtual instruments in a studio similar to this one? ([link]) 01:01:16 Apple has just announced an event for September 12 called "Wonderlust." What do you think will be announced? 01:04:33 *** Object Based Mixing *** 01:50:09 In a live concert/stage setting, everything seem to be focused on splitting audience in 50% parts in front of each PA’s left and right stack/array. Standing in either side will almost never give a Stereo experience. Will objects ever work here? How? 01:51:54 We had discussed Dolby's recent push into the live sound reinforcement world. How can the use of Dolby's toolsets and specifications help in sound reinforcement? 01:53:26 What is an example of a job where you’d need to use all 128 channels? 01:56:05 Hi Robert, how does your concept of "the honest system" change the mixing process with object based mixes? 01:56:27 What are some of the primary differences in doing object based mixing for live vs creating an OBM in post production? 01:58:17 Are there consoles better or worse suited for OBM? 01:59:08 How much more involved is systems engineering and tuning for an immersive PA system? 02:00:35 Speaking of birds, has anyone tried motion capture of wildlife to recreate natural environments in Atmos? Perhaps a collab with Bernie Kraus? 02:00:54 What does one need to translate this OBM at home? Do you need a full blown ATMOS system or will the Samsung sound bar be sufficient?