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Melbourne studio features state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos set-up starring
Neumann studio monitors
Audio mastering engineer, Lachlan Carrick, whose recent work includes the two-time GRAMMYAward nominated Elvis Motion Picture Soundtrack, relies on Neumann’s exceptional audio quality todeliver world-renowned music and film projects in both stereo and Dolby Atmos.
Melbourne, October 24, 2023 – Australian music and film industry veteran, Lachlan Carrick has beenrecording, mixing and mastering records for the past two decades, from working with Australian musiclegends like Paul Kelly and Missy Higgins, to most recently mastering the GRAMMY-nominated soundtrack
for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis. Throughout his journey, Lachlan has consistently relied on the dependable andpoised audio quality delivered by Neumann studio equipment.
Lachlan’s introduction to the world of music production occurred during his early teens, thanks to his jazzpianist father, John. Lachlan was immediately fascinated by the technical side of music production. “I’d bug
my parents to let me go and see my father’s gigs, and the only place I was allowed to sit while he performed
was in the sound booth. As young as 14, I remember nights spent looking over the shoulder of the engineer
mixing in this small club and found myself excited by the impact well-crafted mixes could have on theaudience, and the band,” Lachlan reveals.
From there his interest in music production became a driving force, and Lachlan seized every opportunity tolearn the intricacies of audio engineering. Not long after completing high school, Lachlan was working
professionally having scored a job at the Canberra Theatre in his hometown. This is where Lachlan’s
introduction to Neumann gear transpired, “The Canberra Theatre had this crazy mic cabinet including five orsix U 89s, which was really fun. I may have even borrowed a pair from time to time to sneak into the studio.
Using classic Neumann microphones in multiple contexts gave me a great appreciation for their exceptionalperformance.”

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Over the years, Lachlan honed his skills and established himself as a respected engineer, working inrecording studios across the country. During this journey, he developed a deep admiration for Neumann’s
renowned production quality. Lachlan first purchased his own Neumann microphone 15 years ago, theTLM 67, and hasn’t looked back since. Recently, he added to his collection “a bucket list mic, the U 67
reissue, which has been one of my go-to choices for recording vocals over the years.”
Following an esteemed collection of studio mixing credits, by 2023 Lachlan has established a niche
specialising in mastering immersive formats, the latest disruptor to the recording industry. Nestled inMelbourne’s north, Lachlan has recently built his own state-of-the-art studio that is fitted for Dolby Atmos
featuring a carefully selected array of Neumann studio monitors.

Lachlan’s studio houses three KH 150 and eight KH 80 DSP Neumann studio monitors.

“When planning my Atmos setup, the Dolby Audio Room Design Tool (DARDT) was very handy. It allowed
me to input my studio’s parameters, including ceiling height and monitor angles, to align with Dolby’s
recommendations.” Selecting Neumann gear for its reliability and guaranteed audio quality, Lachlan’s studiois home to three KH 150 and eight KH 80 DSP Neumann studio monitors, working in perfect harmony with
the Neumann KH 870 G subwoofer. “Neumann ticked all the boxes with their wide range of options that are
all very well voice-matched,” Lachlan explains. “What I appreciate most about Neumann is their commitment
to maintaining high specification standards with their speakers, akin to their microphone production
philosophy. They’re also great value,” making Neumann the ideal choice for his Atmos facility.
Speaking to sonic performance, Lachlan explains that “the imaging of the KH series is such an asset for anAtmos setup. With object-based production you really need to hear solid phantom imaging. I want to hear anobject sitting between a pair of speakers, so it creates a believable position and fluidity of movement. The
strength of imaging on Neumann speakers was a big selling point for me.”Part of Lachlan’s regular work sees him mixing in immersive formats. On the film side of things, he works
regularly with composers David Hirschfelder (The Dressmaker, Ride Like a Girl, Escape from Pretoria) andNigel Westlake (Blueback, Ali’s Wedding, Paper Planes). Recent Atmos music projects include mixing
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3/4Donovan & The Putbacks’ “Under These Streets” album for NAIDOC week and mastering the “Lost at Sea”
album from Rob Grant, featuring his daughter Lana Del Rey. Lachlan has found his Neumann Immersive
7.1.4 Atmos System invaluable on many of these projects, and notes that his productions are translating wellinto mix theatres and Airpods alike.

Neumann KH 80 DSP Monitors are precisely placed around the studio to meet Dolby Atmos specifications.

Recently, Lachlan’s talents extended to mastering the soundtrack album of the highly anticipated Elvis
feature film, directed by fellow Australian and film director, Baz Luhrmann. “Compilation albums can be thetrickiest records to master because they’re often a huge mashup of genres and files are being shared bynumerous teams. It’s a big challenge with mastering to make sure that this very diverse collection of songs
still feels cohesive as a record.”
Reflecting on this remarkable project, Lachlan expressed his gratitude for the opportunities it brought. “Inever thought I’d have the chance to work on an Eminem or Doja Cat track. The Elvis project was certainly
both rewarding and challenging. Some tracks came from the best mix engineers in the world, and others
were from relatively up and coming artists. Then of course there was the iconic original Elvis material. It was
an intense and fun experience to bring it all together, along with my friend and colleague Francois Tetaz,”shares Lachlan.
The ELVIS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) featured 37 songs and 200+ of Lachlan’s mastering hours,followed by a DELUXE EDITION being released just eight months later with a massive 52 songs. Lachlan is
one of the many artists who breathed new life to the music of Elvis Presley, with the soundtrack being
nominated for two GRAMMY Awards, including Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media and Best Rap
Performance ("Vegas").
Extending beyond just microphones and studio monitors, Lachlan has been using Neumann’s recently
launched NDH 30 open-backed headphones in the studio. Designed for the most demanding mixing andmastering applications in both stereo and immersive formats, the NDH 30 have quickly captured Lachlan’sattention for what they bring to the table. “It was a surprise at first just how un-hyped these headphones are
and that’s a major plus for me. They’re great for another perspective on mixes and are comfortable to wear.
The build quality also seems very serious.”As the audio industry continues to push boundaries and innovate technology to enhance the immersive
listening experience, engineers like Lachlan are at the forefront of this movement mastering major music
and film productions in Dolby Atmos. Neumann’s distinguished quality across its lineup of monitors,

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microphones and headphones extends to the emerging multi-dimensional format and are designed to allow
every sound to be accurately captured, heard and placed.
About Neumann
Georg Neumann GmbH, known as “Neumann.Berlin”, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of studiograde audio equipment and the creator of recording microphone legends such as the U 47, M 49, U 67 andU 87. Founded in 1928, the company has been recognized with numerous international awards for its
technological innovations. Since 2010, Neumann.Berlin has expanded its expertise in electro-acoustic
transducer design to also include the studio monitor market, mainly targeting TV and radio broadcasting,recording, and audio production. The first Neumann studio headphones were introduced in 2019, and since2022, the company has put an increased focus on reference solutions for live audio. Georg Neumann GmbHhas been part of the Sennheiser Group since 1991, and is represented worldwide by the Sennheiser
network of subsidiaries and long-standing trading partners. www.neumann.com.
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