All items tagged with immersive audio (419)
PMC Launches Multichannel Amp For Immersive Audio Applications
November 17, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

PMC Launches Multichannel Amp For Immersive Audio Applications

UK manufacturer PMC has launched a new multichannel amplifier specifically designed to meet the needs of the professional immersive audio and home cinema markets requiring multiple speakers. Designed for PMC by British manufacturer Linea Research, the eight-channel 750-8 is able to power any passive PMC speaker, offering a massive power output of 750 watts per channel, or 1,500 watts per channel when bridged and configured as a four-channel amplifier.
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Steinberg Nuendo 13 Adds MPEG-H Audio Support, TonalMatch, AI-based VoiceSeparator and Much More
November 16, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Steinberg Nuendo 13 Adds MPEG-H Audio Support, TonalMatch, AI-based VoiceSeparator and Much More

Steinberg released Nuendo 13, a new version of the powerful post-production software that continues to expand its features with unique and time-saving new tools for dialogue editors, mixing and recording engineers. Nuendo 13 introduces a completely integrated workflow for authoring and mixing content for the MPEG-H Audio format, Dolby Atmos improvements, extended video track enhancements, new plug-ins for vocal processing, and more than 20 additional workflow enhancements. A powerful updates with many industry firsts.
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Alliance for Open Media Proposes Royalty-free Immersive Audio Specification
November 10, 2023 by Joao Martins

Alliance for Open Media Proposes Royalty-free Immersive Audio Specification

The Alliance for Open Media is a non-profit industry consortium formed to develop open, royalty-free technology for multimedia delivery that can "serve as alternatives" to the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) standards. The organization is the creator of the AV1 Video Codec and now proposes an Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF) Container Specification that the organization says will enable ecosystem-wide innovation in the Immersive/Spatial audio domain.
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Harman Professional Solutions to Acquire FLUX Software Engineering
November 9, 2023 by Joao Martins

Harman Professional Solutions to Acquire FLUX Software Engineering

Harman Professional Solutions entered into an agreement to acquire French company FLUX Software Engineering (FLUX::), pioneers in immersive audio production, audio processing plug-in design, and audio analysis. The acquisition will broaden Harman Professional's offerings in live production, installed audio, and more. Notable solutions from FLUX:: includes the powerful SPAT Revolution real-time immersive audio mixing engine, and analyzer for real-time spatial and loudness monitoring.
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Neumann Studio Monitors Now Support Automatic Room Correction for Multichannel Systems
November 8, 2023 by Joao Martins

Neumann Studio Monitors Now Support Automatic Room Correction for Multichannel Systems

Neumann released MA 1 v2.0, the latest version of its MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment room correction solution, now with optional multichannel extension. In addition to many detail improvements, for the first time, the optional Multichannel Extension for MA 1 Release 2.0 makes it possible to align surround and immersive installations with the same precision. The room correction works up to 7.1.4 configurations, with all network-enabled Neumann KH Line studio monitors.
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SPAT Revolution Now Supports Audio-Technica's BP3600 Immersive Audio Microphone
October 23, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

SPAT Revolution Now Supports Audio-Technica's BP3600 Immersive Audio Microphone

The recently released SPAT Revolution software (version 23.08) now supports the new Audio-Technica BP3600 immersive audio microphone, allowing for the capture and mixing of a truly three dimensional audio image. According to FLUX::Immersive, the update of its object and perceptual immersive mixing software is now Apple Silicon ARM Native compatible, and introduces loads of new features and optimization updates.
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Voyage Audio Introduces Spatial Record iOS and Desktop App
October 19, 2023 by Joao Martins

Voyage Audio Introduces Spatial Record iOS and Desktop App

San Diego-based Voyage Audio launched its Spatial Record app for users of the Voyage Audio Spatial Mic immersive microphone. The app for iOS, macOS and Windows provides a seamless method to record and preview multichannel audio files to devices like iPhones, iPads and laptops. Available now, the Spatial Record app is a simplified solution for multichannel audio and can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and the Voyage Audio website.
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Audiomovers Releases Binaural Renderer Plugin for Apple Music
October 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Audiomovers Releases Binaural Renderer Plugin for Apple Music

Responding to the specific demands of mixing and mastering engineers working with immersive audio and specifically producing Dolby Atmos tracks for Apple Music, British company Audiomovers now announced a new Binaural Renderer plugin. The software solution is supposedly able to translate how immersive audio sessions will sound on headphones, streaming from Apple Music, while still working in any DAW.
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Immersive Audio Explored - Really, What Is Immersive Audio?
October 3, 2023 by MC Patel

Immersive Audio Explored - Really, What Is Immersive Audio?

Any form of audio and entertainment content today is produced and distributed as files, which are then streamed to consumers. MC Patel, the founder and CEO of Emotion Systems, explores immersive audio from the deliverables standpoint. The article discusses the evolution of immersive audio and all the implications of dealing with its formats and unique requirements. The article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2023.
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Audio Engineering Society Celebrates 75th Anniversary at New York 2023 Convention
September 25, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Engineering Society Celebrates 75th Anniversary at New York 2023 Convention

The Audio Engineering Society will celebrate its 75th Anniversary during its eagerly-anticipated AES New York 2023 Convention. The 155th AES Convention takes place as usual at the Jacob Javits Center, October 25–27, again co-located with the NAB Show New York. Full details of the Technical Program and Events are being constantly updated online. Exhibits are open Wednesday to Friday, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Find audioXpress on booth 851.
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