All items tagged with binaural rendering (50)

May 26, 2025 by Joao Martins

THX Announces New THX Spatial Audio+ Architecture for Immersive Audio in Laptops, Soundbars, and Headphones

THX has announced the expansion of its THX Spatial Audio technology, introducing a feature-rich new immersive audio architecture for enjoyment of gaming, movies, and music. The technology introduces support for 7.1.4 multichannel content, head tracking, and content-based audio optimization while listening on laptops and soundbars with speaker arrays, or binaural reproduction on headphones and earbuds.

Fresh From the Bench: APL Virtuoso v2 Binaural Renderer for Multichannel and Immersive Audio Formats

March 5, 2025 by Philipp Paul Klose

Fresh From the Bench: APL Virtuoso v2 Binaural Renderer for Multichannel and Immersive Audio Formats

Originally launched in May of 2023, APL Virtuoso is a culmination of more than 10 years of research into binaural audio and spatial sound, offering users the ability to mix and monitor immersive audio over headphones, without the need for complex loudspeaker setups. The v2 update of APL Virtuoso introduced acoustics emulation and externalization, simulating the experience of listening to loudspeakers in a perfectly tuned room.

audioXpress January 2025. Innovations in Audio. Product Development. The Best in DIY Audio

December 12, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress January 2025. Innovations in Audio. Product Development. The Best in DIY Audio

In this issue we write about some of the most innovative Drivers and Transducers from the past two years. Read about dual-driver true wireless earbuds, and how to assess listening effort inside vehicles. Douglas Self shares his latest findings on Modern Op-Amp Distortion Tests, and René Christensen explores the analytical framework that sustains great simulation techniques. Reviews of the APL Virtuoso v2 Binaural Renderer, and the Purifi 1ET9040BA amplifier module.

New Binaural Rendering Software Promises to Bring Convenience for Atmos Mixing Over Headphones

October 8, 2024 by Joao Martins

New Binaural Rendering Software Promises to Bring Convenience for Atmos Mixing Over Headphones

Applied Psychoacoustics Laboratory (APL) announced a software update for its binaural rendering plugin and standalone application. APL Virtuoso v2 introduces acoustics emulation and externalization, simulating the experience of listening to loudspeakers in a perfectly tuned room. APL also announced support for the Audeze Maxwell head-tracking headphones, as well as the ability to load speaker configurations, and personal HRTFs.

Genelec Introduces UNIO Personal Reference Monitoring Solution at IBC 2024

September 13, 2024 by Joao Martins

Genelec Introduces UNIO Personal Reference Monitoring Solution at IBC 2024

Genelec just announced the last link in the reference monitoring chain with the launch of its 8550A Professional Reference Headphones and Aural ID V2.0 Binaural Headphone Monitoring Technology. The product of an extensive multiyear research program, including acquisitions and strategic partnerships, these two new products strengthen the Genelec UNIO ecosystem by offering the most accurate and truthful headphone listening experience ever.

THX Launches Upgraded THX Spatial Creator Plugin with Synchronized Immersive Audio Feature

June 28, 2024 by Joao Martins

THX Launches Upgraded THX Spatial Creator Plugin with Synchronized Immersive Audio Feature

THX and online marketplace Plugin Alliance launched version 1.1 of THX Spatial Creator, a digital audio workstation (DAW) plugin that is basically a positional audio rendering tool for immersive production. It enables headphone-optimized binaural spatial audio mixes, mono/stereo audio upmix conversion, and is compatible with most DAWs. THX Spatial Creator version 1.1 now automatically synchronizes any motion preset to match the tempo of a project or song’s beats per minute (BPM) - a quick and efficient way to add spatial detail to any audio mix, particularly when referenced to video.

Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 19 Adds Major AI Tools

April 15, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 19 Adds Major AI Tools

Even before NAB 2024 opened in Las Vegas, Blackmagic Design announced DaVinci Resolve 19, a major new update to its software suite which adds new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, over 100 feature upgrades such as IntelliTrack AI, Ultra NR noise reduction, multi source editing, new Fairlight AI audio panning to video, ducker track FX, and ambisonic surround sound, plus new features in Blackmagic Cloud for large customers.

Holophonix Takes Immersive Sound a Step Further at ISE 2024

January 29, 2024 by Joao Martins

Holophonix Takes Immersive Sound a Step Further at ISE 2024

At the 2024 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Barcelona, Holophonix (Booth 7G200) will debut its new 2.2 software version for all its immersive platforms – including hardware processors, and the Holophonix Native app for macOS – plus a new touring-ready hardware processor, called Holophonix Ultra. The Holophonix Ultra offers higher performances for real-time spatialization, with up to 512 inputs and outputs, an embedded touch screen, redundant power supplies, and more.

HEAR360 and Sonical Join Forces to Bring Spatial Audio to Sonical's CosmOS Headphone Operating System

January 5, 2024 by Joao Martins

HEAR360 and Sonical Join Forces to Bring Spatial Audio to Sonical's CosmOS Headphone Operating System

HEAR360 and Sonical announced a strategic partnership that delivers value to headphone manufacturers and their end users. At launch, HEAR360's industry recognized real-time spatial audio engine will be available in CosmOS's growing ecosystem of plugins and apps, enabling manufacturers to offer customizable experiences that can be enjoyed on any wired or wireless headphones/earbuds, supporting Bluetooth, Ultra-wideband and Wi-Fi.

Sonical Headphone 3.0 Platform Supports Cingo Dynamic Spatial Audio Technology From Fraunhofer

December 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sonical Headphone 3.0 Platform Supports Cingo Dynamic Spatial Audio Technology From Fraunhofer

In anticipation of an exciting showcase planned for CES 2024 - mostly restricted to manufacturers and technology providers interested in exploring the Headphone 3.0 approach - Sonical has confirmed a new strategic partnership. The company headquartered in Silicon Valley is working with Fraunhofer IIS to offer its Cingo binaural rendering and Spatial Audio technology running on Sonical CosmOS, specifically designed for hearables with downloadable plugins.

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