NOVA Studios – Dolby ATMOS Upgrade

The first phase of NOVA Studios’ redesign and construction was completed in 2019, bringing to life the original vision of Ryan’s studio design mentor, John H. Brandt. The resulting two-channel mixing environment quickly established itself as one of Vancouver’s premier studios, setting a new benchmark for the local industry.

Building on that foundation, Ryan designed the studio’s latest evolution: a comprehensive spatial audio upgrade featuring a full Dolby Atmos monitoring array, elevating the room’s capabilities to an entirely new level.

To achieve balance and accuracy, an additional ATC SCM100 center channel was introduced, ensuring proper visual alignment and power distribution. Low-frequency extension was reinforced with a third 15″ Rythmik Audio subwoofer, while Neumann KH310 surrounds provided clarity and translation across the field. Overhead, KH150s completed the immersive array with precision and detail.

The result is a room that not only meets the demands of modern Atmos mixing but defines what an elite studio in Vancouver should deliver.