Articles tagged “dolby atmos”
2 articles covering dolby atmos in acoustic engineering and building design.
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GUIDES12 min read
Cinema & Theatre Acoustic Design: From Dialogue Clarity to Dolby Atmos
Technical guide to cinema and theatre acoustic design covering RT60 targets, NC criteria, dialogue intelligibility, surround sound requirements, Dolby Atmos certification, flanking noise control, and a case study of a Manchester multiplex with bowling alley flanking. Includes specification tables for THX and Dolby.
March 20, 2026
cinematheatre
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INCIDENT14 min read
Dolby Atmos Cinema: The Acoustic Requirements Behind Immersive Audio
Dolby Atmos certification requires NC 30, RT60 0.2–0.3s, and 64+ speaker positions. Here's the full acoustic brief every cinema designer needs to understand.
March 18, 2026
Dolby Atmoscinema acoustics