Prime Focus Opens New 5.1 Sound Studio

Prime Focus has completed the installation of a state-of-the-art 5.1 sound studio.
The new suite is the fourth at its 58 Old Compton Street facility, and has been installed alongside a high-specification support infrastructure.
The new studio has 5.1 and Dolby E capabilities and features the ubiquitous Digidesign Pro Tools 8 and ICON D-Control console. There’s also a large voice-over and foley room and a new audio preparation centre for multiple tracklays, transfers and lay-offs. The studio has been designed for Dolby commercials and trailer certification, which will be implemented in the New Year.
The design and spec was led by Prime Focus’ UK Head of Audio, Jim Jacobs and Paul Mickelthwaite, head of systems integration, with technical planning from Director of Operations, Michael Wrightson. The new studio will allow Prime Focus to dedicate more facilities to cope with increasing demand from broadcast and commercials clients.
"We’re very excited by this addition to our audio offering," said Michael Wrightson. "We worked hard alongside the team at HHB Scrub to ensure that this suite is both a state-of-the-art facility and a comfortable place for our clients to work."
Managing Director, Simon Briggs, added: "The sound team here has always been highly regarded and in response to continued demand for their services we’ve decided to expand our capacity. Studio 4 is a key part of our ongoing investment strategy to upgrade and expand our facilities, not only to support client demand but also with one eye on our mid- to long-term future as we continue to explore domestic and global business opportunities outside of our traditional post production model."
(KMcA)