The BBC have just announced a second 5.1 dubbing suite, called “The Blue Threatre” following on from the first called “The Red Theatre” This is to support a growing demand for 5.1 mixing and to support the BBC’s HD channel requirements.
A Digidesign Pro Tools HD system and an Icon D-Command control desk have been installed and the new 5.1 sound suite will connect to the existing second and fourth floor editing network as well as the East Tower Pro Tools suite, enabling full media transfer capabilities without the use of tape.
In addition, a track laying room is also being upgraded to Pro Tools, enabling production teams to benefit from a complete integrated digital sound workflow. This facility, as well as providing standard track laying services, will also enable productions to deliver 5.1 on tighter budgets by providing a stereo to 5.1 upmixing service.
For more information to to the BBC Post Production website.
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Seven radio producers – all based in the north of England – have joined forces to launch a new co-operative venture – ‘Radio Wizards’. It’s equally remarkable that their aim now is to work together on every kind of sound production... except radio!
"It’s taken over a year to get to this point," says ‘wizard’ Mike Thornton, "but now we’ve got a viable business plan, we’ve launched our website and we’re already starting to attract commissions. As a facilities provider we decided to facilitate this partnership and set them up with a web site to help kickstart this excellent partnership."
