Laura Kirker on Bringing Hogwarts to Life in Dolby Atmos

Explore the magical world of Harry Potter like never before with this in-depth conversation featuring Laura Kirker, the voice behind Double Tap's emails and a key creative force in the new full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks. Discover how immersive Dolby Atmos audio, world-class voice talent, and meticulous sound design are bringing the wizarding world to life for a new generation. Aira is proud to sponsor Double Tap, supporting a community that values independence, access, and real solutions for blind and low vision users. Aira is an app that gives you on-demand visual interpreting through trained professionals who can describe surroundings, read information, or guide you using your phone’s camera. It also includes Access AI, a feature that provides instant image descriptions with the option to confirm details with a live visual interpreter. Aira works with major companies, airports, universities, and retailers that offer the service for free as Access Partners, and the platform is approaching ten million calls while remaining available on both iOS and Android. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome special guest Laura Kirker for a Christmas Eve Double Tap packed with nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories, and a touch of magic. Laura shares her journey from directing audiobooks and reading listener emails to leading the production of the groundbreaking Harry Potter full-cast audio editions. She reveals the artistry behind these immersive productions—from recording actors individually and working with seasoned directors to capturing real steam train sounds and creating 130 hours of cinematic-quality audio. Fans will hear how the team balanced cosy narration with epic atmospherics, why Dolby Atmos matters for modern listeners, and how children’s feedback even shaped the final mix. Whether you’re a lifelong Potter fan or intrigued by the craft of audiobook production, this is a fascinating look at the future of audio storytelling. Relevant LinksHarry Potter Full-Cast Audiobooks on Audible: https://www.audible.co.ukPottermore Publishing: https://www.pottermorepublishing.com ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.