All items tagged with immersive audio (396)
Automotive Audio: Audio Objects as Platform Technology in Vehicles
November 16, 2022 by Christoph Sladeczek

Automotive Audio: Audio Objects as Platform Technology in Vehicles

This article describes a new workflow comprising the rendering of audio objects for the production and tuning process, as well as the implementation on resource-limited hardware, for immersive entertainment and personalized sound staging of automotive audio. Since the object-based audio is independent of the loudspeaker setup, this significantly reduces the complexity of the tuning processes for car manufacturers. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2022.
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IsoAcoustics Introduces V120 Mount Isolation and Aiming Solution for Immersive Audio
November 1, 2022 by Joao Martins

IsoAcoustics Introduces V120 Mount Isolation and Aiming Solution for Immersive Audio

Following a first presentation at the NAMM Show, in June 2022, IsoAcoustics announced the official release of the new V120 Mount for wall and ceiling-mounted speakers in professional and home project studios. This is a much-needed, and extremely useful solution for immersive audio installations in studios or any type of listening rooms, based on established IsoAcoustics' patented isolation technology, combined with a range of mounting and aiming accessories.
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WiSA Technologies Announces Program to License its Wireless Multichannel Audio Technology
October 26, 2022 by Joao Martins

WiSA Technologies Announces Program to License its Wireless Multichannel Audio Technology

WiSA Technologies announced a licensing program for its high-quality, multichannel wireless WiSA E software. Expanding from its original, hardware-based module approach, the new software licensing program is targeted towards HDTV platforms and speaker manufacturers. WiSA E is an interoperable audio software/IP solution designed for wireless sound technology on TV and Wi-Fi SoC platforms, enabling built-in transmission capabilities of high-quality multichannel audio streams.
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Bose Introduces Compact Dolby Atmos Soundbar Packed with Bose Technology
October 10, 2022 by Joao Martins

Bose Introduces Compact Dolby Atmos Soundbar Packed with Bose Technology

Bose announced the new Smart Soundbar 600 — a small, sleek soundbar that features Dolby Atmos and proprietary Bose TrueSpace technology to deliver convincing immersive audio for its size. Meeting consumer's expectations in the growing category, the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 elevates movies, TV, and music by precisely placing dialogue and vocals, sound effects and instruments to the left, right, and even up above the listener.
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Nugen Audio Halo Vision Audio Analysis Suite Now Available
September 15, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Nugen Audio Halo Vision Audio Analysis Suite Now Available

Nugen Audio announced availability of its new Halo Vision plug-in. Designed for 3D, surround and immersive audio production environments, Halo Vision is a customizable, real-time visual analysis suite operating in up to 7.1.2 channels. Inspired by the brand’s renowned Halo Upmix and Halo Downmix solutions, Halo Vision features a variety of modules that provide audio professionals with a clearer understanding of every aspect of their sound. In support of the official launch of the software, Nugen has also added a Timecode View module to the plug-in.
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Platin Audio Debuts World’s First Wireless Dolby Atmos Enabled WiSA Certified Speaker System
September 13, 2022 by Joao Martins

Platin Audio Debuts World’s First Wireless Dolby Atmos Enabled WiSA Certified Speaker System

Finally! 30 months after the original announcement that the technology promoted by the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association would be able to support Dolby Atmos height channels, WiSA Technologies confirms that the new Monaco 5.1.2 speaker system from Platin Audio will be the first fully immersive, multichannel, separates-based home theater system on the market to be WiSA HT Certified and Dolby Atmos enabled.
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Sennheiser Unveils AMBEO Soundbar Plus and AMBEO Sub
September 2, 2022 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Unveils AMBEO Soundbar Plus and AMBEO Sub

Sennheiser's AMBEO soundbar established the benchmark in the form-factor when it comes to bringing immersive audio into living rooms in an unforgettable quality – be it for TV sound or music streaming. The new AMBEO Soundbar Plus expands the concept in more compact soundbar and separate subwoofer, still driven by the same groundbreaking 3D sound developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS), incorporating upHear Processing and MPEG-H Audio.
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Sony Electronics Introduces HT-A3000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
August 31, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Electronics Introduces HT-A3000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar

There's a large momentum for premium soundbars that are capable of supporting wireless home theater and immersive sound experiences, with support for detachable rear and upfiring speakers. At IFA 2022, Sony Electronics announced the new HT-A3000 soundbar, designed to support enhanced movies and music audio experiences. The Sony HT-3000 Soundbar supports all immersive formats and its own 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology for an ultra-wide listening area.
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DTS Play-Fi Turns-Up the Volume at IFA 2022
August 31, 2022 by Joao Martins

DTS Play-Fi Turns-Up the Volume at IFA 2022

Xperi, the company that holds DTS, confirmed that it expects its DTS Play-Fi, DTS Play-Fi Home Theater for TVs, and DTS Play-Fi Home Theater for Speakers to continue to expand its adoption by the consumer electronics industry, and with TV manufacturers in particular. At IFA 2022 in Berlin, Germany, DTS is announcing that new TVs from Philips and Vestel will introducing DTS Play-Fi Home Theater for Speakers, as the company also unveils additional products and features.
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Qobuz Commissions New Exclusive Music Tracks Mixed in THX Spatial Audio
August 11, 2022 by Joao Martins

Qobuz Commissions New Exclusive Music Tracks Mixed in THX Spatial Audio

Qobuz, the Hi-Res streaming and download platform is releasing new, exclusive-to-Qobuz, 24-bit tracks mixed in THX Spatial Audio. Songs from Circuit Des Yeux, Anat Cohen, and Dinosaur Jr. are now available to anyone listening from a device of their choice over any headphones. THX Spatial Audio uses MPEG-H mixing tools and advanced signal processing to transform conventional stereo audio into unique listening experiences. THX describes it as "out of the head" sound, simulating a recording studio or an authentic acoustic environment.
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