All items tagged with Dolby Atmos (277)
New HDMI Forum Version 2.1 Specification is Good News for Audio
November 30, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New HDMI Forum Version 2.1 Specification is Good News for Audio

Initially unveiled at CES 2017, Version 2.1 of the HDMI Specification is now published and brings so much more than just support for resolutions up to 10K and Dynamic HDR. In fact HDMI 2.1 is a huge leap forward, introducing a new Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable, which also supports Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), multichannel uncompressed 24-bit/192 kHz audio, and support to advanced audio formats - including DTS Master, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos and more.
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Introducing Exponential Audio Advanced Surround Reverbs With 3D Option
November 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Introducing Exponential Audio Advanced Surround Reverbs With 3D Option

Exponential Audio from Salt Lake City, UT, the company behind software plug-ins such as NIMBUS, R4 and PhoenixVerb, announced two brand new surround reverb plug-ins called Stratus and Symphony. The new reverbs address both an opportunity and a challenge - the ability to be more creative than ever before with post sound now offering new surround formats and yet the ongoing debate about intelligibility.
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Yamaha Launches the MMP1 Studio Monitor Management System
October 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Launches the MMP1 Studio Monitor Management System

Responding to the needs of studios that have to deal with increasing numbers of multichannel and immersive formats, Yamaha Professional Audio announced the international release of its MMP1 Studio Monitor Management System. With advanced audio routing capabilities and DSP features that are ideally suited to configure and manage monitor environments from stereo up to complex immersive audio configurations, the MMP1 will play a major role in music and post production studios around the globe.
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Steinway Lyngdorf and Lyngdorf Audio Reflect Excitement Around New MP-50 Surround Sound Processor at CEDIA 2017
September 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Steinway Lyngdorf and Lyngdorf Audio Reflect Excitement Around New MP-50 Surround Sound Processor at CEDIA 2017

At the 2017 CEDIA Expo in San Diego, California, Steinway Lyngdorf and Lyngdorf Audio expanded their demonstrations and product showcases, while also providing in-depth training opportunities for partners. The strengthened CEDIA presence comes towards the end of a stellar year for both brands which included the launch of new products and a pre-shipment sell-out of the new MP-50 surround processor, making Lyngdorf Audio’s move into multi-channel a huge success.
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AudioControl Introduces the Maestro M5 Premium Home Theater Processor Offering the Latest Immersive Surround Formats and DIRAC Room Correction
September 12, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Introduces the Maestro M5 Premium Home Theater Processor Offering the Latest Immersive Surround Formats and DIRAC Room Correction

AudioControl has introduced the Maestro M5 surround preamp/processor, giving authorized dealers a high-performance solution for premium home theater projects. The Maestro M5 takes advantage of the latest surround formats and advanced room correction technology to deliver unparalleled clarity in any size theater. The M5 can be paired with AudioControl’s lineup of 7 and 5-channel Savoy G3 and Pantages G3 theater amplifiers.
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MStar MS12 v2 IC Implementation Expands Dolby Atmos Footprint in Consumer TV Market
September 5, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MStar MS12 v2 IC Implementation Expands Dolby Atmos Footprint in Consumer TV Market

Dolby Laboratories and MStar Semiconductor, a semiconductor company for display and digital home solutions, announced a solution that will make it easier to implement immersive Dolby Atmos experiences on consumer TV sets worldwide. MStar has made available the latest iteration of Dolby Multistream Decoder MS12, which provides TV manufacturers with a single-package solution for decoding premium audio content — broadcast, file-based, OTT/VOD services, and pay-TV operators.
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Cadence Announces Tensilica HiFi 3z DSP Architecture with Enhanced Voice and Audio Processing Performance
July 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Cadence Announces Tensilica HiFi 3z DSP Architecture with Enhanced Voice and Audio Processing Performance

Cadence Design Systems, announced the Cadence Tensilica HiFi 3z DSP IP core for system-on-chip (SoC) designs targeted for the latest mobile and home entertainment applications, including smartphones, augmented reality (AR)/3D goggles, digital TVs and set-top boxes (STBs). The new HiFi 3z architecture offers more than 1.3X better voice and audio processing performance than its predecessor, the HiFi 3 DSP, which leads the industry in the number of audio DSP cores shipped.
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Focal Launches New Generation of Sib Evo Loudspeakers Featuring Dolby Atmos
July 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Launches New Generation of Sib Evo Loudspeakers Featuring Dolby Atmos

French speaker and headphone manufacturer Focal unveiled the company’s new generation of its Sib Evo home cinema loudspeakers featuring Dolby Atmos technology. Easy to install and use, the Sib Evo Dolby Atmos system was designed for users looking to improve its home theater experience and are also available as a 2.0 pack, or can be used to upgrade a 5.1 system to a 5.1.2 system without having to change all loudspeakers.
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Steinberg Nuendo 8 is Now Available
June 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Steinberg Nuendo 8 is Now Available

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH announced that Nuendo 8, the highly anticipated post-production and game audio workstation, is now available and shipping. Steinberg Nuendo 8 introduces an array of dedicated tools and capabilities for movie/television audio post-production facilities and video game sound designers and composers. The new version introduces improved mixing for immersive formats, including Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D, new effects and updated plug-ins, ADR improvements and more.
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The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Special Dolby Atmos Listening Events
June 5, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Special Dolby Atmos Listening Events

Dolby Laboratories and Universal Music Group (UMG), announced special listening events for The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album, remixed in Dolby Atmos at the illustrious Abbey Road Studios in London, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic album. Listening events will take place at select cinemas in the United States and Canada.
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