Batman 89 4K Remaster Updated Sound Effects
“In the 4K remaster for Batman 89 they updated a lot of the sound effects and it’s just jarring to me”
Summary
The 4K remaster of *Batman* (1989) replaces many original sound effects with new ones, including added gunfire and vehicle sounds for the Dolby Atmos mix. This overhaul has been noted as distracting or jarring by a number of viewers.
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- Petition · Include the original soundmix on the Batman (1989) 4K release - United Kingdom · Change.org
Many new sound effects were added for the Atmos mix including gunfire, the Batmobile and Batwing engine sounds and other enhancements. Whilst some of those were welcome additions, ...
- Info: Batman (1989) - 4K Teal Tint and SFX revision - Original Trilogy
The new 4K remaster of Batman (1989) has replaced the original sound effects with new modern ones which makes for a somewhat distracting experience for some viewers. The original mix is NOT included on the 4K disc.
- Those Wonderful Toys | Batman (1989) 4K Ultra HD – The Video File Blog
The audio hasn’t just been remixed; many sound effects have been replaced and sound very different than the originals. How much this bothers you may depend on how familiar you are with the old soundtrack and/or how much of a purist you are ...
- Batman 4K UHD (1989) (30th Anniversary Edition) - Page 35 - Blu-ray Forum
Batman 4K UHD (1989) (30th Anniversary Edition) 4K Blu-ray and 4K Movies
- BATMAN/RETURNS/FOREVER/B&R 4K Review - BATMAN ON FILM
Surprisingly, the new Dolby Atmos audio stands out even more than the video for Batman ’89. The new track isn’t just an improvement over the existing audio mix; it’s an entirely new one optimized for this immersive new format.
- 30th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray - Page 8
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- DoBlu.com – 4K UHD & Blu-ray Reviews | Batman (1989) 4K UHD Review
In action, positioning keeps things alive. During the Axis fight, bullets swing around, and punctured chemical vats splash their goop. It’s organic and natural, with no noted accentuation of the rears but some of this is not original audio, rather added for this remaster.
- Batman 4K Blu-ray Review & Comments | 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays | AVForums
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- Batman (1989) | Soundeffects Wiki | Fandom
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