All items tagged with immersive audio (384)
Dolby Laboratories Continues to Expand Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Entertainment Experiences
July 4, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Dolby Laboratories Continues to Expand Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Entertainment Experiences

While there are several competing immersive audio proposals and published High Dynamic Range (HDR) standards for vision, Dolby Laboratories continues to provide its totally integrated approach with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos experiences in a successful way, gradually and consistently becoming the dominant player. This is well illustrated by Dolby’s recent announcements of content collaborations with Lionsgate and Amazon, as well as the worldwide expansion of Dolby Atmos screens installed or committed.
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New Analog Devices SHARC Processor Platform Delivers Superior Sound Experience in Audio System Applications
June 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Analog Devices SHARC Processor Platform Delivers Superior Sound Experience in Audio System Applications

Analog Devices announced the addition of ADSP-SC57x and ADSP-2157x processors to its growing series of single-chip multicore SHARC processors. By combining ADI’s SHARC technology with ARM Cortex-A5 system control capability, the series provides a high performance, low cost solution for complex applications such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or active noise cancellation with performance headroom remaining for further audio post-processing. Target applications include automotive premium audio, consumer and pro-audio, and industrial systems that require high floating-point performance.
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Successful AES Paris Convention Paves the Way for Berlin in 2017
June 16, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Successful AES Paris Convention Paves the Way for Berlin in 2017

The audio industry recently celebrated all things audio at the Audio Engineering Society 140th International Convention, held June 4 through June 7 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France. With a 61% increase in attendee preregistration and a doubling of the exhibiting brands, AES Paris was 2016’s largest professional audio event, so far. Important to note, for an European AES event, the exhibition area returned in full force.
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New 3D Sound One Module Provides Immersive Audio for Headphones
June 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New 3D Sound One Module Provides Immersive Audio for Headphones

French company 3D Sound Labs announced that its 3D smart audio technology is now available for all headphones thanks to the new 3D Sound One Module. 3D Sound Labs is a pioneer startup in 3D sound and its new 3D Sound One Module is the first accessory that can be simply fixed to any headphone to allow immersive 3D audio experiences. The connected module connects via Bluetooth to a smartphone running the iOPS 3D Sound Labs app or a PC with the Windows 3D Sound Labs driver.
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140th Audio Engineering Society (AES) European Convention, Paris, France
May 26, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

140th Audio Engineering Society (AES) European Convention, Paris, France

All is ready for the 140th AES at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, June 4 through June 7. Paris is one of the world’s great cities, to explore the latest in audio technology, best practices, and tools. The last few conventions in Europe have been very successful, and Paris should continue the upward trend, featuring an extensive Technical Program, and over 130 brands exhibiting the latest in audio gear and technology.
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Broadcast Manufacturers Integrate Fraunhofer’s MPEG-H Audio in New Generation UHDTV Encoders
May 2, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Broadcast Manufacturers Integrate Fraunhofer’s MPEG-H Audio in New Generation UHDTV Encoders

The new ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard, allowing for high quality TV experiences with 4K and HDR images, as well as immersive audio, was one of the major technology highlights at NAB 2016. MPEG-H is one of the candidate technologies for ATSC 3.0 audio standard and NAB 2016 saw a lot of support for the technology with practical demonstration and new product announcements from Korean manufacturers, DS Broadcast and Kai Media.
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Cutting-Edge Immersive Audio Techniques Discussed at AES 140th International Convention in Paris
April 25, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Cutting-Edge Immersive Audio Techniques Discussed at AES 140th International Convention in Paris

The Audio Engineering Society (AES) announced its return to Paris, France, for the upcoming AES 140th International Convention, taking place June 4–7, 2016, at the Palais des Congrès. The detailed Technical Program and Special Events calendar for the 140th Convention is now live and registrations are open. The European AES convention will focus on cutting-edge technologies and techniques for binaural, Bluetooth and digital filter design, among many other areas of interest.
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UHD Alliance Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Certification, Dolby Vision and the HDR Hold-Up
April 16, 2016 by Joao Martins

UHD Alliance Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Certification, Dolby Vision and the HDR Hold-Up

Following the announcement by the UHD Alliance of the Final Specification for Ultra HD Premium content, at CES 2016, the organization announced the “Ultra HD Premium” Logo and Certification Licensing for Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Players, coinciding with the first releases of UHD Blu-Ray Discs, which should also support high dynamic range (HDR) images and immersive audio experiences.
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Innovative Dante-Enabled 3D Audio Lab at Virginia Tech
April 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Innovative Dante-Enabled 3D Audio Lab at Virginia Tech

An innovative 3D audio lab recently put into use at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, gives undergraduates and graduate students experience with a 57 channel ambisonic environment for both hands-on learning and research. This innovate effort uses equipment from a variety of companies that produce Dante-enabled network audio gear.
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Spatial Audio Expert Rozenn Nicol to Present Heyser Memorial Lecture at 140th Audio Engineering Society International Convention in Paris
March 25, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Spatial Audio Expert Rozenn Nicol to Present Heyser Memorial Lecture at 140th Audio Engineering Society International Convention in Paris

The AES 140th International Convention Committee has announced that Spatial Audio expert Rozenn Nicol will deliver the Richard C. Heyser Memorial Lecture on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France. The lecture, titled “The Immersive Audio Revolution: From Labs to Mass-Market” will offer insight to recent developments and technologies in sonic immersion and spatialization.
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