A Dolby Atmos mastering tool for processing ADM/BWF files with OBAM plug-in hosting, batch editing, loudness normalization, and flexible monitoring, approved by Dolby Labs.
Purpose and Core Workflow
Mastering Console 2 is designed as a one-stop solution for Dolby Atmos mastering. It handles ADM/BWF files and their stereo counterparts, letting you master immersive mixes with the familiarity of traditional stereo mastering. The software is approved by Dolby Labs and supports professional Atmos workflows at 48 kHz and 96 kHz.
You can process multiple files individually or as a batch, and create gapless albums on a timeline using crossfades for seamless transitions between tracks. This makes it suitable for preparing full Atmos album releases with continuous playback.
Key Capabilities for Mastering
The Master Channel hosts OBAM plug-ins, allowing you to apply your preferred processors to the entire Atmos mix. For stereo elements, you can use your full VST3 plug-in arsenal, integrating existing tools into the workflow. The software includes automated loudness measurement and LKFS adjustment to meet broadcast norms.
Its True Peak limiter helps prevent intersample peaks and ensures loudness compliance. You can also edit each Atmos channel’s binaural mode, description, and group, reorder or disable channels, and automatically detect and remove silent channels for a cleaner mix.
Monitoring and Room Setup
Flexible monitoring is a core strength, supporting simultaneous playback on speakers and headphones. You can choose from multiple formats including stereo, binaural, 5.1, 7.1, and up to 9.1.6, as well as Apple Spatial Audio on Windows (without headtracking). Various head tracking options are available for immersive headphone listening.
A sophisticated routing system lets you design custom speaker and headphone setups without rewiring, with presets for quick recall. Comprehensive speaker calibration per channel—covering volume, delay, and EQ—ensures accurate monitoring in your studio environment.
Practical Applications and Export
The 3D view visualizes beds and dynamic objects, helping you inspect spatial placement and focus on specific elements by hiding others. This is useful for verifying object positions and ensuring clarity in complex mixes. You can also edit downmix, trim, and balance settings to control how the Atmos mix translates to other playback systems.
For delivery, the software exports ADM/BWF, multichannel rerenders, binaural, Apple Spatial Audio, and stereo references simultaneously at high speed. Batch downsampling from 96 kHz to 48 kHz simplifies preparing files for different platforms. Undo and redo are supported throughout for confidence during edits.
Key features
- Dolby Atmos mastering approved by Dolby Labs
- Process ADM/BWF and stereo mixes together
- Batch processing and gapless album creation with crossfades
- OBAM plug-in hosting for Atmos, VST3 support for stereo
- Automated loudness measurement and LKFS adjustment
- True Peak limiter for loudness compliance
- Comprehensive monitoring formats and head tracking options
Best for
Ideal for mastering engineers and post-production professionals who need to deliver Dolby Atmos music or film mixes with precise loudness control, album sequencing, and flexible monitoring in a single integrated environment.