All items tagged with immersive audio (400)
UHD Alliance Unveils Final Specification for Ultra HD Premium
January 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

UHD Alliance Unveils Final Specification for Ultra HD Premium

As expected, one of the highlights at CES 2016 was the UHD Alliance event, confirming that the specification to define the Ultra HD Premium “Premium Home Entertainment Experience” is now finalized. The result of a vast industry consensus, the consortium also unveiled the Ultra HD Premium logo for hardware and content, as well as details for certification and licensing processes.
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SVS Prime Elevation Adaptable Home Theater Speaker Introduced at CES 2016
January 4, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

SVS Prime Elevation Adaptable Home Theater Speaker Introduced at CES 2016

American audio company SVS announced the SVS Prime Elevation, a highly adaptable multi-purpose home theater speaker. This affordable speaker was designed to provide additional flexibility for different surround formats, as a center channel, height effect, side surround or front channel, with multiple mounting options, all while delivering the dynamics and subtle refinement of a much bigger speaker.
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New In-Wall In-Ceiling Speaker Line-up with Quick Installation System from Focal
October 21, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

New In-Wall In-Ceiling Speaker Line-up with Quick Installation System from Focal

Focal North America announced new 300 Series of in-wall / in-ceiling speakers (ICW) with three models offering ease of installation and flexible design. All speakers are two way models and can be fitted as a stand-alone hi-fi system or in combination in a multi-speaker setup, including immersive audio installations as ceiling speakers.
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JBL Professional 7 Series Next Generation Monitoring System Is Shipping
September 21, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Professional 7 Series Next Generation Monitoring System Is Shipping

JBL Professional’s new 7 Series Master Reference Monitors have been developed to meet the requirements of Post Production and Broadcast Control Rooms. Originally introduced at the AES 2014 Convention in Los Angeles, in 2014, the new 708i 8-inch two-way, and 705i 5-inch 2-way are part of complete 5.1, 7.1 and immersive sound monitoring systems.
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The Future of Media Previewed at IBC 2015
September 3, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

The Future of Media Previewed at IBC 2015

The 2015 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) will take place once again in Amsterdam. The conference from 10-14 September 2015 and the exhibition 11-15 September 2015. The 2015 show will be an important platform for new technology demonstrations in immersive audio. British semi-conductor ARM is awarded the International Honor for Excellence 2015.
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James Loudspeaker Expands Mavericks Home Theater Lineup with MQ84/MQ84A
August 26, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

James Loudspeaker Expands Mavericks Home Theater Lineup with MQ84/MQ84A

James Loudspeaker announced the addition of the MQ84/MQ84A mid/high frequency modules to their Mavericks home theater lineup. This highly efficient 4-way loudspeaker was designed to enhance immersive experiences for all surround formats in combination with the M152 dual 15-inch subwoofer, creating a stackable no-compromise full range solution.
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Ultra HD Blu-ray Content Will be Available for 2015 Holiday Season
August 10, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Ultra HD Blu-ray Content Will be Available for 2015 Holiday Season

The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) will commence licensing the Ultra HD Blu-ray format starting August 24, 2015. Product announcements are anticipated for 2015 Holiday Season. This is good news for all home-theater enthusiasts and anyone in the market for a new 4K TV set and a new immersive audio installation.
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Standards Review: Considerations for the MPEG-H Audio Standard
July 31, 2015 by Joao Martins

Standards Review: Considerations for the MPEG-H Audio Standard

This article discusses the plan for the new MPEG-H Audio standard, a real-time 3-D audio encoder system with applications for broadcast and streaming distribution, developed in large part by the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany, and recently finalized and submitted as an ISO/MPEG standard.
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An Inspiring audioXpress August 2015 Edition is Now Available
July 16, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

An Inspiring audioXpress August 2015 Edition is Now Available

The August 2015 issue of audioXpress is now available and if you are interested in immersive, spatial, or 3-D sound, there are great reasons to dive in. We also have an inspiring interview with Kvart & Bølge founder, Bjørn Johannesen, the author of a quarter wave design published by audioXpress in 2007, now turned into a successful business.
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ATSC 3.0 Shows The Way Forward for Broadcasting with Immersive Audio
July 13, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

ATSC 3.0 Shows The Way Forward for Broadcasting with Immersive Audio

The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) is steadily confirming all scheduled stages for the development and implementation of the most complete terrestrial transmission standard, effectively upgrading broadcasting to Mobile, Handheld and 4K Ultra HDTV with immersive, personalized audio.
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