On September 15th & 16th 2022, Sonic College is hosting Sonic Days for the first time:
Two days of exciting panel debates, case studies, and last but not least, an obvious opportunity to meet colleagues from the industry.
We want to attract guests from the Nordic sound industry. In collaboration with manufacturers and suppliers, we have created a program through which some of the smartest people in the industry will share their knowledge through inspiring panel debates as well as case studies. In addition to this, there will be presentations of products and technologies.
This is also a great opportunity to see the new facilities at Sonic College: The new campus is located centrally in Kolding, Denmark – and might have the best facilities for educating sound designers in the world.
Themes for the conference
Game Audio
Thursday 15th
What is the future of immersive game audio?
A strong team of experienced sound designers from the gaming industry will be debating how immersive sound is going to affect the sound of games.
There will be inspiring keynotes and in-depth case studies presented to you in cooperation with some af the biggest scandinavian game studios.
In addition there will be presentations of new technologies and different types of workshops.
Podcast
Thursday 15th
What is the future of podcasting?
Podcasting is one of the hottest formats in media production at the moment – And it’s all sound.
There will be debates on the future of podcasting, and we will also use the podcast format as a platform for discussing the gender distribution in the sound industry.
There will be presentations from some of the brightest talents in the industry and experienced professionals will share their knowledge on the subject.
Studio Design & Monitor Calibration
Friday 16th
Do we need to calibrate our studios?
In a debate between representatives of different technologies as well as experts, we’d like to discuss studio design and monitor calibration. We want to focus on what different types of monitor calibration can do for critical listening.
Immersive Music
Friday 16th
Do we need immersive music?
Professionals from the industry debate why we need immersive music. In addition, there will be exciting case studies where different immersive productions are presented. There will be plenty of opportunities to listen to immersive music in some of the new Dolby Atmos studios at Sonic College.
Sound Art
Friday 16th
What is sound art, what’s special about it? And how do we ensure that we get more in the future?
Hopefully – You’ll get the answer to this question at Sonic Days 2022.
We have invited sound artists from Scandinavia and put them together with the decision-makers who are responsible for curating art.
There will be presentations of sound art works and various presentations of technology that can simplify some of the challenges that can be associated with creating sound art.
Thursday, September 15th
Immersive Sound for Film & TV
Extra – Thursday September 15th
In addition to the general themes, there will be several relevant presentations in the studios at Sonic College. This is a overview:
Outside Campus
Recording Studio
At the new campus in Kolding, we have a fantastic recording studio. The studio is equipped with a large Genelec 7.1.4 montor system, an SSL System T console and lot of great outboard equipment and microphones.
The recording studio will host presentations from Genelec, DPA Microphones and Yamaha.
Dolby Atmos Mastering Suite
At the new campus in Kolding we have a fully equipped Dolby Atmos home entertainment mastering suite. The studio is equipped with a Meyer Sound 7.1.4 Monitorsystem and AVID interfaces and controllers.
The Dolby Atmos HE mastering suite will host presentations from Avid and Dolby.
Foley Stage
At the new campus in Kolding, we have an awesome foley stage. The studio is equipped with a superb Neumann 7.1.4 monitor system, Avid interfaces and DPA microphones.
The foley stage will host presentations from Neumann and DPA microphones.
Mastering Studio 1 & 2
At the new campus in Kolding, there are two stereo mastering studios. The studios have fantastic monitoring systems and some great outboard equipment. During Sonic Days, the studios will host presentations and demos from PSI, Trinnov and GB Acoustics.
Internship Café
Would you like to recruit an intern for your studio/office/workplace? Here is a chance for professionals to meet our talented sound design students.
The café will be open from 15:00 – 18:00
Please contact us if you’d like a spot in the “café”.
Friday September 16th
Studio Design & Monitor Calibration
Sound Art
Please note that all presentations as well as debates will be in danish.
Immersive Music
Extra – Friday September 16th
In addition to the general themes, there will be several relevant presentations in the studios at Sonic College. This is a overview:
Recording Studio
At the new campus in Kolding, we have a fantastic recording studio. The studio is equipped with a large Genelec 7.1.4 montor system, an SSL System T console and lot of great outboard equipment and microphones.
The recording studio will host presentations from Genelec, DPA Microphones and Yamaha.
Dolby Atmos Mastering Suite
At the new campus in Kolding we have a fully equipped Dolby Atmos home entertainment mastering suite. The studio is equipped with a Meyer Sound 7.1.4 Monitorsystem and AVID interfaces and controllers.
The Dolby Atmos HE mastering suite will host presentations from Avid and Dolby.
Foley Stage
At the new campus in Kolding, we have an awesome foley stage. The studio is equipped with a superb Neumann 7.1.4 monitor system, Avid interfaces and DPA microphones.
The foley stage will host presentations from Neumann and DPA microphones.
Mastering Studio 1 & 2
At the new campus in Kolding, there are two stereo mastering studios. The studios have fantastic monitoring systems and some great outboard equipment. During Sonic Days, the studios will host presentations and demos from PSI, Trinnov and GB Acoustics.
Internship Café
Would you like to recruit an intern for your studio/office/workplace? Here is a chance for professionals to meet our talented sound design students.
The café will be open from 14:00 – 17:00
Please contact us if you’d like a spot in the “café”