Compass Box Studio Empowers Independent Artists With Neumann KH Monitors
Musician and composer Raag Sethi's Compass Box Studio in Gujarat houses Neumann KH monitors in a
7.1.4 configuration, making it the Indian state's first Dolby Atmos immersive studio
Compass Box Studio, located in the vibrant city of Ahmedabad, stands as a beacon of
creativity and
innovation in the heart of Gujarat, the westernmost state of India. Established in 2019 by Raag
Sethi, an accomplished producer and musician, this studio has swiftly risen to prominence as a focal
point for Gujarat's independent music scene. With its modern and well-equipped facilities, Compass
Box Studio provides a nurturing environment for artists and professionals from various creative
fields, including music, film, and OTT content production. Among its standout features is a
dedicated Dolby Atmos Music Mix Room designed for audio mixing and mastering, as well as a dynamic
LIVE room tailored to cater to the diverse needs of music production and independent artists. The
newest addition to his toolbox is none other than the Neumann KH monitors.
Compass Box Studio features three KH 150s as LCR, eight KH 80 DSPs as surround and
ceiling monitors,
as well as one KH 870 subwoofer, in a 7.1.4 configuration, making it the first Dolby Atmos
immersive
studio in Gujarat. The immersive format is not yet widely adopted in Gujarat, but Sethi believes
that this is the direction in which the industry is moving.
"The KH monitors sound extremely transparent and powerful. Despite their compact size, the KH 80s
deliver a solid deep bass, and the larger KH 150s are even more impressive in this regard. The KH
870 subwoofer is a formidable addition, capable of reproducing the cinematic low-end sound pressure
levels found in theatres. The precision and clarity of these monitors are second to none," shared
Sethi.
Sethi hopes that more people can get a chance to experience immersive audio and its potential.
"Working with Dolby Atmos and Neumann has been a fascinating experience. The ability to immerse the
audience in a truly unique sonic experience, whether in the context of a movie or music, is an
experience that can only be achieved within a Dolby Atmos equipped room with reference-grade studio
monitors like Neumann."
Sethi concluded by sharing his vision for Compass Box Studios, "Four years into the journey, I hope
that Compass Box Studios can continue to offer state-of-the-art recording facilities to our diverse
clientele, so that they no longer have to travel to bigger cities like Mumbai for any professional
audio recording, especially now with our immersive offerings."