The latest addition to Australia’s postproduction industry is Hype Republic, a Gold Coast facility built around a Genelec 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos monitoring system complemented by Genelec GLM Loudspeaker Manager software.
‘Hype Republic asked for an immersive solution for their new postproduction studio,’ recalls Paul Newcomb, Business Development Manager at Studio Connections, Genelec’s Australia distribution partner. ‘They required an audio solution that would complement their film/video cinematography department, and was capable of 7.1.4 immersive playback. This studio would be open to many creative specialists, and as such, the gear needed to be robust and reliable. Our solution was a Genelec 7.1.4 Smart Active Monitoring system of 8340s, 8330s and a 7360 subwoofer.
‘The reason for going with the Genelec Smart Active Monitoring range is that each monitor and subwoofer could be independently calibrated relative to its position in the room. Installing monitors in the ceiling can present many acoustic obstacles – not only do they need to be frequency-neutral, but their phase needs to be aligned with all the other monitors in the array. GLM calibration software is an invaluable tool in this situation, and Genelec’s unrivalled range of mounting options makes it so easy to install an immersive system in any room.
‘GLM was the key to bringing this system together. It just works flawlessly, and even faster now with the latest GLM 4.1 update. I know GLM has been in existence for a long time now, way before immersive audio was a thing, but it somehow seems like it was actually designed specifically with this in mind.’
With the response of the room’s acoustics recorded, GLM software aligns the frequency response, playback level, distance delay and subwoofer phase of the entire set-up.
‘As with any GLM calibration, the results speak for themselves, and this was no different,’ says Newcomb. ‘The studio sounds amazing. It’s no surprise that when searching for the best studios in the world you will often find the choice has been Genelec. Genelec Smart Active Monitoring systems provide not only the sonic quality, but the confidence that mixes will sound great, everywhere. We believe the client is extremely happy with their system. It fulfills their brief, sounds fantastic and will provide uncompromised sound quality for many years into the future.’
‘Our goal has always been to create the most epic and ground-breaking work with the most creative humans, and enjoy every step of the journey,’ reflects Hype Republic co-founder, Allan Hardy. ‘Our new Gold Coast postproduction studio brings together the most experienced award-winning specialists with the best equipment and a beautiful facility just minutes from the iconic Burleigh Heads. I have no doubt that the new studio and the projects and people it brings to the Gold Coast will nurture countless opportunities for our local creative community and emerging talent.’
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