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Michael Romanowski Adds Sixth Grammy Win

Coast Mastering’s Michael Romanowski mastered both the immersive and stereo versions for Justin Gray’s “Immersed” album release

Six-time Grammy®-winning engineer Michael Romanowski added his latest win for mastering the “Immersed” album by artist Justin Gray. The album won Best Immersive Audio Album in 2026, Romanowski mastered both the immersive and stereo formats for the release. As Chief Engineer and owner at Coast Mastering in Berkeley, CA., Romanowski has eleven Grammy nominations overall with two Best Engineered Album, Classical Grammys for stereo mastering on Mason Bates’ “Philharmonia Fantastique” and Chanticleer’s “Chanticleer Sings Christmas.” Over the past 30 years, Romanowski has mastered more than 4,000 albums from a wide variety of artists including George Strait, Fantastic Negrito, Bonnie Raitt, Alicia Keys, Prince, The Grateful Dead, and Tom Petty. The Coast Mastering studio features a host of Focal speakers surrounding his mastering console including Focal Stella Utopia EM for the main front channels, and Focal Diablo Utopia EM for six of the surrounds.

Focal ‘Utopia Main 212’ Monitors Installed at Studio DMI

Installation of Focal top-of-the-line Utopia Main 212 model monitors with acoustical design by Haverstick Designs; “They sound amazing,” says Studio DMI chief engineer Luca Pretolesi

Since 2019, Focal has proudly partnered with Studio DMI, a state-of-the-art audio production hub in Las Vegas designed for artists, producers, and engineers to create without limits. Spanning more than 3,000 sq. ft., the studio complex houses four cutting-edge Focal-equipped studios, including a Dolby Atmos® certified all-Focal mixing studio, and now also a room featuring the Focal Utopia Main 212 soffit-mounted monitors. The Utopia Main are surrounded by premium acoustic treatment and top-tier pro audio hardware. Studio DMI is home to Grammy-nominated mix and mastering engineer Luca Pretolesi (Major Lazer, Drake, Skrillex, Diplo), whose stereo mix room features Focal Trio11 monitors.

Modular Synth Expert Chris Meyer Builds All-Focal Atmos Studio

Atmos composing & mix room with vast synth collection features Focal Solo6 LCR, Alpha 65 Evo surround and height, and Sub6 subwoofer

Composer, synthesizer expert, and modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer has completed his purpose-built 7.1.4 all-Focal Dolby® Atmos™ studio. The studio has two distinct sections, one for composing and one for mixing. The 7.1.4 Atmos mixing area features Focal Solo6 for LCR, Alpha 65 Evo for the surrounds and height speakers, and a Focal Sub6 subwoofer. The rehearsal and tracking area utilizes a ‘quadraphonic’ arrangement of Alpha 80 Evo monitors, which mirrors the artist’s preferred live performance setup. The new personal studio space is built on top of the garage footprint in his Pueblo-style home in New Mexico and was specifically designed for Atmos. The new 670 square foot room with expansive windows and storage took over a year to plan and build.

The HOLOPHONIX Company Expands its Team

Backed by an elite team blending years of scientific, technical, and artistic experience, advanced degrees, and successful collaborations across theater and the arts, HOLOPHONIX draws its strength from its people to establish itself as a global reference in spatial audio

Spun off from Amadeus in 2023, HOLOPHONIX is rapidly emerging as a key innovator in immersive sound, expanding its international presence and attracting top-tier talent across science, technology, and the arts.

Renowned for its cutting-edge spatial audio processors and innovative software, HOLOPHONIX has been instrumental in transforming live performance spaces, theatres, and installations with enhanced spatial sound experiences. Breaking out of the stereophonic paradigm, the company delivers high-resolution sound localization, shapes acoustics through active enhancement, and enables truly immersive listening. Now scaling up, HOLOPHONIX is supporting an ever-growing portfolio of ambitious projects worldwide.

Amadeus Scales Up Innovation with New Talent and R&D Expansion

New engineers and researchers join Amadeus to drive next-generation loudspeaker technologies forward, strengthen R&D, and meet rising demand for innovative and disruptive sound systems.

Amadeus, a pioneer in high-end loudspeaker design and bespoke electroacoustic solutions, announces a new chapter of growth marked by the expansion of the company’s R&D team and a strong focus on innovation and new product development.

With rising demand for custom audio solutions in the performing arts, corporate, luxury, hospitality, cultural landmarks and immersive installations, Amadeus is investing in both people and technical innovation to continue shaping the future of sound. The company is proud to welcome new engineers and researchers whose expertise reflects a shared commitment to excellence in electroacoustics, signal processing, and real-world acoustic applications.