A major provider of subtitling, translation and language dubbing services, California-based Iyuno has expanded its footprint in Germany with a new Berlin dubbing facility – its third in the city – where technology, acoustics and artistry converge.
Calling on the expertise of acoustician Andy Munro and the team at Studio Sound Service in its design, the Berlin Moabit facility – built from scratch to accommodate theatrical, TV and streaming content – combines advanced technology with creative workflows to ensure that dubbing processes are seamless and consistent across Iyuno’s global network. ‘Interchangeability is key to our workflows,’ says Iyuno Germany Managing Director, Dr Mark Specht. ‘A talent can record in one location and the project can seamlessly continue in another – and Genelec systems enable that consistency.’
Each of the 25 rooms in the facility was designed with precision and purpose. The ADR rooms feature a pair of Genelec 8340A monitors plus an 8341A for the centre channel, providing an environment where actors can deliver performances with exceptional accuracy. The Dolby Atmos mixing rooms use a 7.1.4 configuration with 8361A monitors for LCR, 8340A monitors for the surround and overhead channels, and a 7380A subwoofer for controlled low frequency performance.
‘We specified Genelec for this project as part of the consistency plan initiated years ago, particularly after the successful completion of major projects in Paris and Los Angeles,’ says Iyuno VP of Global Dubbing Technologies, Daniele Turchetta. ‘In our inventory I can now count over 750 Genelec monitors.’
GLM software was another game-changer for the Moabit facility, enabling individual system calibration of each room. ‘GLM provides absolute and additional value by simplifying the fine-tune calibration activities, alongside its Grade room reports,’ Turchetta says. ‘We invest heavily in acoustic design and with fine-tune calibration, we are able to achieve the best performance from our rooms.’
Building the new facility came with its challenges, the first being significant delays in obtaining permits, which ultimately required the entire construction to be completed in under six months. ‘In terms of the project itself, balancing the space and acoustic requirements of ADR and mixing rooms with local fire protection regulations was a significant design challenge,’ Turchetta says.
The collaboration between Iyuno and Studio Sound Service was instrumental in overcoming the challenges at the facility. Since 2019, Studio Sound Service, led by CEO and Technical Director Donato Masci, has worked alongside Munro on several Iyuno facilities worldwide. For the Moabit project, the team optimised workflows, designed Dolby Atmos configurations and implemented treatment system that drew on years of expertise and refinement.
‘The facility encompasses a wide range of spaces from editing suites to ADR monitoring rooms and Dolby Atmos Home Entertainment mixing environments, where Genelec has become the de facto standard,’ Masci says. ‘The exceptional low-frequency control provides unique sonic definition, where Genelec’s subwoofers really shine – which is particularly crucial for ensuring accurate monitoring across all types of content.’
‘This is a space where creativity thrives, supported by the best tools and technology the industry has to offer,’ Turchetta adds. ‘Directors, actors, engineers and clients are all incredibly satisfied with the quality that we’ve achieved in this facility. As we continue with authenticity and impact, more people can experience powerful storytelling, no matter where they are.’
