All items tagged with immersive audio (400)
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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audioXpress September 2022 Speaker Focus Issue Now Available
August 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress September 2022 Speaker Focus Issue Now Available

The September 2022 Speaker Focus issue of audioXpress discusses speaker design and testing tools and features two fascinating speaker R&D stories on the Holoplot X1 Matrix Array and Motion Feedback Desktop Subwoofers for nearfield studio application. Geoff Hill explains the latest IEC loudspeaker measurement standards, Roger Shively reports from the AES 2022 Automotive Audio conference, Christoph Sladeczek writes about Audio Objects as Platform Technology in Vehicles, and much more.
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Dolby Introduces Dolby Atmos Album Assembler for Music Mixed in Atmos
July 20, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Dolby Introduces Dolby Atmos Album Assembler for Music Mixed in Atmos

Continuing to expand its own range of software tools available for content production, Dolby Laboratories announced the availability of the Dolby Atmos Album Assembler, a new tool for mastering music projects mixed in Dolby Atmos. With the Dolby Atmos Album Assembler, music creators now have a simple-to-use tool for sequencing Dolby Atmos tracks for delivery as a completed album. The tool is available for purchase for $99 through the Avid Marketplace and also available as a free 90-day trial through Dolby.
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Starke Sound Launches Fiera Amplifiers for High-Performance Multichannel Applications
July 19, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Starke Sound Launches Fiera Amplifiers for High-Performance Multichannel Applications

Starke Sound, the company founded in Los Angeles by Scott DeLoache, Spring Qin, and Dan Wiggins, has now introduced the Fiera multichannel amplifiers, built for enthusiasts seeking higher fidelity from their surround and immersive systems for both film soundtrack and music reproduction in their homes. These new models provide substantial power and effortlessly realistic sound, using Starke's own switch-mode power supplies and Class D amplifier modules.
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Amphion Loudspeakers Unveils New Headquarters
July 15, 2022 by Joao Martins

Amphion Loudspeakers Unveils New Headquarters

Responding to increased demand, Amphion Loudspeakers has announced the opening of their new headquarters in Kuopio, Finland. The 19,000 square foot facility increases manufacturing and stock space, includes a purpose-designed R&D rooms, and demo areas for the brand’s home and studio lines of monitoring. This is a major upgrade from Amphion’s previous offices and represents a sizable investment in the brand’s future.
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Fraunhofer Cingo Immersive Listening Now Available in Audio Weaver
July 11, 2022 by Joao Martins

Fraunhofer Cingo Immersive Listening Now Available in Audio Weaver

DSP Concepts announced that its Audio Weaver development platform for audio products now also offers access to the Fraunhofer Cingo family of immersive processing tools. The agreement with Fraunhofer IIS allows audio product developers to enhance headphones, earbuds and speakers with binaural audio processing for immersive 3D sound with head tracking, as well as enhance existing stereo content, including loudness optimization and equalization. Cingo supports all channel-based formats and direct rendering of audio objects with associated position metadata, which can be transmitted as MPEG-H Audio.
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IK Multimedia Promotes iLoud MTM Immersive Speaker Bundle for Dolby Atmos Configurations
June 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia Promotes iLoud MTM Immersive Speaker Bundle for Dolby Atmos Configurations

Setting up an immersive monitor system in a home studio is now not only possible but also more affordable and reliable. IK Multimedia announce enhanced support for immersive audio, including Dolby Atmos systems based on a multi-unit bundle of its iLoud MTM active monitors, which offer versatile mounting options and a symmetric design. The bundle includes 11 speakers, a measurement microphone, ARC calibration software, and setup guide for easier installation.
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