Mixing Immersive on Headphones—Lessons Learned

The rise of immersive audio has transformed the way we experience music. With advancements in technology, more engineers are exploring the possibility of mixing in Dolby Atmos without a multi-channel speaker setup. But can an immersive mix truly be crafted using only headphones?

Drawing from my experience mixing three immersive albums exclusively on headphones, I’ll share key takeaways, challenges and techniques to ensure translation across different playback environments.