Format & Delivery Guidelines

The loudness and true peak targets for Spotify, Apple Music, Dolby Atmos, Netflix, EBU R128 and theatrical release, in one place, checked against the published delivery specs. Includes why a cinema mix has no loudness target at all.

Prepare sound design and Foley for 5.1 and Dolby Atmos delivery. Learn how to organize beds, objects, ambience, Foley, vehicles, weapons, and effects for an efficient Atmos mix.

Delivering music for a cinematic 5.1 or Dolby Atmos mix is different from handing over a stereo track. Effects that sound great in headphones or stereo can become difficult to control once the music is spread across a surround system. Long delays, wide reverbs, and built-in instrument ambience can all get in the way when the music needs to move through the room. At Big Bite Records, we work with clean, properly aligned files so we can place your music in three-dimensional spa