All items tagged with immersive audio (383)
Enclave Audio Introduces World’s First THX Certified and WiSA Certified Wireless Home Theater System
November 18, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Enclave Audio Introduces World’s First THX Certified and WiSA Certified Wireless Home Theater System

Thanks to the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) efforts, home theater systems can finally meet consumer's demand for more immersive home audio experiences with the convenience of wireless. Enclave Audio, a manufacturer of immersive wireless audio systems for home entertainment environments, expanded its CineHome product portfolio with the introduction of two new WiSA Certified wireless multi-channel surround speaker systems: the CineHome II and CineHome PRO and the new CineHub wireless audio transmitter.
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Immersive Music Streaming: A Fistful of Nothing?
October 24, 2019 by Joao Martins

Immersive Music Streaming: A Fistful of Nothing?

On Tuesday, October 15, in New York, Sony, together with four music streaming services and an important number of music industry partners promoted a press event to announce the new 360 Reality Audio music ecosystem. This follows the presentations made early at CES 2019 and a repeat of the demonstrations at IFA 2019 in Berlin. At this event, Sony announced the upcoming commercial availability of 360 Reality Audio, an immersive audio experience utilizing object-based spatial audio technology.
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Sony confirms 360 Reality Audio Immersive Music Experiences on New Amazon Echo Studio
October 16, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Sony confirms 360 Reality Audio Immersive Music Experiences on New Amazon Echo Studio

Sony Corporation announced that 360 Reality Audio content, which offers a new immersive music experience for listeners, will be made available on the new Amazon Echo Studio with Amazon Music HD to customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan later this year. Sony's 360 Reality Audio is an immersive audio experience utilizing MPEG-H object-based spatial audio technology from Fraunhofer IIS.
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DiGiCo Spotlights New Software Enhancements and More at AES NY 2019
October 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

DiGiCo Spotlights New Software Enhancements and More at AES NY 2019

With its renewed commitment to sound reinforcement and expanded roster of related presentations, the Audio Engineering Society’s 147th Pro Audio Convention in New York City will be a valuable experience for any live audio production engineer, from novice students to seasoned professionals. And on stand 629 of the Javits Center’s exhibition hall, DiGiCo will be taking advantage of the gathering to share its latest exciting software enhancements and product offerings with those in attendance.
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Special Hands-On, All Access Workshops Set for AES New York 2019
October 9, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Special Hands-On, All Access Workshops Set for AES New York 2019

The AES New York 2019 Pro Audio Convention has slated two hands-on training workshops on the final day of the Convention, October 19, the day after the exhibition closes. Attendees will have the opportunity to experiment with dedicated hardware and software tools during these limited-seating All Access workshops, covering the latest cutting-edge tools and technologies in immersive audio production and audio repair and restoration.
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Genelec Opens Berlin Experience Center
October 9, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Opens Berlin Experience Center

Genelec opened a Genelec Experience Centre in central Berlin - a brand new demonstration facility that provides visitors with a high quality critical listening environment from stereo to immersive, and allows Genelec to showcase its wide range of studio monitors and AV and Home Audio loudspeakers. The new Berlin location joins existing Experience Centre facilities in Europe and Asia.
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In Perspective: Dolby Partners with Amazon Music HD to Promote Dolby Atmos Music Streaming
September 27, 2019 by Joao Martins

In Perspective: Dolby Partners with Amazon Music HD to Promote Dolby Atmos Music Streaming

When Amazon recently announced its latest Echo Studio smart speaker, focusing on audio quality and promising an "immersive" and "3D Audio" experience, the partnership with Dolby Laboratories was highlighted. The same day, Dolby confirmed that its Dolby Atmos Music format will be supported directly on the Echo Studio with content in the new object-based format being streamed through Amazon Music HD. Dolby states, "listening to music in Dolby Atmos on Echo Studio will unleash every detail as it was meant to be heard, completely immersing fans in a whole new way."
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Amazon Introduces New 2019 Echo Devices Including the Company's First True Wireless Earbuds
September 26, 2019 by Joao Martins

Amazon Introduces New 2019 Echo Devices Including the Company's First True Wireless Earbuds

During a special event promoted to announce a new generation of Amazon Alexa products, technologies and solutions, Amazon introduced an all-new line-up of Echo devices to expand its Alexa voice assistant ecosystem in the home and now also on-the-go. The all-new Echo Buds, using ANC technology licensed from Bose, join the Echo Auto as another option to take Alexa outside the home. The new Echo speakers also include the Echo Studio, engineered in collaboration with Dolby and supporting HRA and immersive audio reproduction.
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Polk Audio Introduces New Legend Flagship Speaker Line with Improved Designs
September 9, 2019 by Joao Martins

Polk Audio Introduces New Legend Flagship Speaker Line with Improved Designs

The Legend Series, the most advanced loudspeakers in Polk Audio’s history where undoubtedly one of the highlights at the 2019 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF). The latest flagship speaker line from Polk Audio, the Legend Series represents the most sophisticated, and intensively engineered loudspeakers the company has ever introduced. The new Stereo Dimensional Array on the new L800 speakers was justifiably one of RMAF’s most popular demonstrations.
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Pro Audio Technology Expands SR Series Home Cinema Loudspeakers
August 23, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Pro Audio Technology Expands SR Series Home Cinema Loudspeakers

Pro Audio Technology (PRO), the supplier of high-output loudspeakers and DSP loudspeaker controllers for installed residential systems, announced three new model additions to its SR series of loudspeakers, as well as an innovative new pivot bracket that provides installation flexibility. The new SR-25im, SR-6im, and SR-26im are discreet but superior sounding speakers, ideal for home theater and multi-room audio environments. And, like the rest of the SR Series, all models feature enhanced cosmetics and more discreet enclosures.
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