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Duplitech Expands Burbank Footprint Tenfold, Welcomes New Leadership

Duplitech announced a significant expansion of its Burbank footprint, increasing its size 10-fold. The new location brings Duplitech even closer to major studios like Warner Brothers and The Walt Disney Studios, further solidifying its presence in the heart of Hollywood.

This strategic move underscores Duplitech’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for high-quality mastering services and reinforces its dedication to providing an exceptional client experience.

The expanded space accommodates a dedicated Mastering Division headed by industry veteran Andy Riddle, who has joined Duplitech as Director, Mastering Services.

Riddle brings years of experience in the field, boasting a proven track record of success in leading and managing large-scale projects.

His expertise in mastering technologies and workflows will be instrumental in driving the growth and expansion of Duplitech’s Mastering Division.

State-of-the-Art Mastering Capabilities:

The new Burbank facility is specifically designed to support the Mastering Division’s operations.

Equipped with cutting-edge technology, it features:

Dedicated Master QC Bays: These bays provide a meticulously controlled environment for rigorous quality control checks, ensuring the highest standards are met for every project.

Color Bays: These rooms are specifically designed for color grading as well as hosting clients for supervised sessions.

Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision Capabilities: Specific rooms have been built with 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos as well as monitors specifically chosen for their excellent representation of Dolby Vision HDR.

Colorfront Transkoder: The installation of Colorfront’s Transkoder systems allows for precise and reliable playback and mastering of uncompressed content such as TIFF sequences , maximizing the visual impact of mastered content.

Elements Storage: Secure and reliable storage solutions provide high speed playout for very large files, and ensure the safekeeping of valuable content, guaranteeing efficient access and management.

“We are very lucky to have Andy joining our team,” said Jason Gish, President of Duplitech.

“Over the many years I’ve known Andy, he has proven over and over again how impactful he is as a leader and manager. With his knowledge, background, and set of skills, he’s an incredibly valuable addition to Duplitech. Having Andy head up areas of growth in our business, we’ll be well prepared for our continued expansion of our team and service offerings.”

Riddle echoed Gish’s enthusiasm, stating, “I’m thrilled to join an already talented team at Duplitech.

Together, with this new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to mastering, I’m certain we’ll continue to grow our staff and facilities to keep up with client demand, while continuing to give the best quality of service possible.”

This expansion signals Duplitech’s unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in the mastering industry.

With its expanded Burbank location, dedicated Mastering Division led by Andy Riddle, and cutting-edge technologies, Duplitech is poised to continue delivering exceptional results for its clients for years to come.

The new location is situated at 502 S Verdugo Dr., Suite 100, Burbank, CA 91502.