All items tagged with Cinema sound (40)

SMPTE Publishes Immersive Audio Standards for Cinema

September 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

SMPTE Publishes Immersive Audio Standards for Cinema

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) announced the publication of new SMPTE ST 2098 standards for immersive audio, in a effort to simplify distribution of immersive audio, ensure smooth and consistent playout on various immersive sound systems. The Society has published ST 2098-1:2018, Immersive Audio Metadata; ST 2098-2:2018, Immersive Audio Bitstream Specification; and ST 2098-5:2018, D-Cinema Immersive Audio Channels and Soundfield Groups.

New Professional Power Amp Market Report from Futuresource Consulting

September 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New Professional Power Amp Market Report from Futuresource Consulting

Despite a raft of rising challenges, the professional audio power amplifier market continues to grow, achieving a global market value of $658 million in 2017, according to a new industry report from Futuresource Consulting. The report tracks the five key power amplifier verticals, namely rental, portable sound, installed leisure, installed commercial and cinema sound. The two install categories are currently the highest growth application areas.

Harman Professional Announces Availability of JBL C221 and C222 Two-Way ScreenArray Cinema Loudspeakers

April 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Harman Professional Announces Availability of JBL C221 and C222 Two-Way ScreenArray Cinema Loudspeakers

Harman Professional Solutions announced that its new JBL C221 and C222 two-way ScreenArray cinema loudspeakers using patent-pending Dual Dissimilar Arraying Technology are now shipping in limited quantities, with full availability in May 2018. These next-generation cinema sound loudspeakers deliver the latest JBL technology in a compact and accessible form factor, helping small- and mid-sized cinemas upgrade to improve coverage and smooth sound reproduction at an accessible price point.

Audio Excellence Expands Home Theater Systems in US

March 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Excellence Expands Home Theater Systems in US

Already selling in many markets around the world since its 2016 launch, UK company Audio Excellence made its North American debut at the 2017 CEDIA Expo. The patented approach used by Audio Excellence already begun to take root amongst high-end home theater designers in the US. The brand is now developing a national sales network, and announced the appointment of its first independent sales reps in the US, with opportunities for representation in other territories.

Shifting Professional Loudspeaker Market to Grow $1 Billion by 2021

November 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Shifting Professional Loudspeaker Market to Grow $1 Billion by 2021

The professional loudspeaker market, currently valued at $2.6 billion worldwide, is on track to reach $3.6 billion by 2021 despite a number of major market shifts, according to a new market report from Futuresource Consulting. Futuresource’s new ‘Professional Loudspeaker Market Assessment’ report defines the market, offering product and vertical segmentations across 4 major regions and 9 key countries using inputs directly from the industry itself.

Where Sound and Image Meet: AES New York 2017!

October 6, 2017 by Audio Engineering_Society

Where Sound and Image Meet: AES New York 2017!

The Audio Engineering Society New York 2017 convention will be co-located with the independent NAB Show New York 2017 event. In an adjacent exhibition hall, NAB Show New York exhibitors will be on hand with the latest video and distribution hardware and related sessions. Exhibits-Plus or All Access AES New York registration includes access to both exhibition halls. Naturally, the 143rd International AES Convention also features great content in audio for picture applications!

New Meyer Sound Bluehorn Monitor System Provides Phase Accuracy from 25 Hz to 20 kHz on Large-Format Loudspeakers

September 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New Meyer Sound Bluehorn Monitor System Provides Phase Accuracy from 25 Hz to 20 kHz on Large-Format Loudspeakers

Meyer Sound unveiled its new Bluehorn System development, which the company is now starting to commercialize as complete monitor systems for critical applications. The product of more than six years of intensive research, Bluehorn applies advanced proprietary algorithms to cancel out the non-linearities inherent in all mechanical transducers and loudspeaker cabinets, resulting in flat amplitude and phase response from 25 Hz to 20 kHz in a large-format loudspeaker.

MAG Audio Introduces THOR Cinema Subwoofer Based on Powersoft M-Force

June 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MAG Audio Introduces THOR Cinema Subwoofer Based on Powersoft M-Force

Described as “the most advanced cinema subwoofer in the world”, with a frequency range extending from 18Hz to 120Hz and SPL peaking at 145dB, MAG Audio’s new MAG THOR has set out to redefine the cinema experience, by reproducing soundtrack low frequencies well beyond conventional subwoofers. The new THOR subwoofer combines the Ukrainian company's own ingenious engineering with Powersoft’s innovative M-Force transducer and M-Drive amplifier.

DTS Announces DTS:X Creator Suite for Immersive Object-Based Audio

May 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

DTS Announces DTS:X Creator Suite for Immersive Object-Based Audio

DTS, now a part Of Xperi (former Tessera Holdings) finally introduced its DTS:X Creator Suite, with all the needed tools for professional content production of immersive, object-based DTS Audio for cinema, Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and other home formats. The new DTS:X Creator Suite provides the ability to encode, mix and deliver in both DTS:X and DTS Headphone:X formats, combining all the previous existing software tools, including MDA Tools and DTS:X Encoder Suite.

Dolby Announces New Integrated Media Server IMS3000 Combining Dolby Audio and Image Processing

March 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Dolby Announces New Integrated Media Server IMS3000 Combining Dolby Audio and Image Processing

On the eve of another edition of CinemaCon in Las Vegas, the largest trade show geared specifically for motion picture theater owners, Dolby announced its new Integrated Media Server IMS3000 combining Dolby audio and image processing in one unit for immersive audio installations in cinemas of all sizes. Dolby worked with exhibitors, dealers, and the industry to deliver this new integrated solution offering more flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency than ever before.

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