All items tagged with immersive audio (411)
DTS Goes After Dolby Atmos With Its Own New Immersive Sound Codec Technology DTS:X
January 5, 2015 by Joao Martins

DTS Goes After Dolby Atmos With Its Own New Immersive Sound Codec Technology DTS:X

While standards for immersive object-based sound are still being discussed by the SMPTE, DTS decided not to wait any longer and to go after the Dolby Atmos immersive audio format, by announcing its own object-based codec technology, DTS:X. During the CES 2015 multiple audio companies are confirming support for the new DTS:X technology.
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Eleven Dimensions Media to distribute the Auro-3D Creative Tool Suite Software
November 14, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Eleven Dimensions Media to distribute the Auro-3D Creative Tool Suite Software

Auro Technologies announced a partnership with Eleven Dimensions Media, who will be distributing the Auro-3D Creative Tool Suite through their reseller networks. The suite consists on a series of production tools, including 3D panning and mixing plug-ins, with support for all Auro-3D formats and various Surround formats, as well as encoding with the Auro-Codec.
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Audio Engineering Society to Host 57th International Conference on the Future of Audio Entertainment Technology
November 11, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Engineering Society to Host 57th International Conference on the Future of Audio Entertainment Technology

With the participation of industry partner SMPTE – the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers – the 57th AES Conference will take place in Hollywood and it will focus on the Future of Audio Entertainment Technology. The conference will explore the latest issues facing audio professionals today in regards to cinema, television, online content and more, and is being co-chaired by Brian McCarty and Dr. Sean Olive.
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Alcons Introduces CRS12 High-Output Pro-Ribbon Surround Loudspeaker
October 30, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Alcons Introduces CRS12 High-Output Pro-Ribbon Surround Loudspeaker

Dutch company Alcons Audio develops and manufactures high-quality professional sound systems for cinema, installation and the touring industry leveraging its proprietary high-power ribbon technology. Expanding its extensive range of cinema sound solutions in response to immersive surround sound formats, Alcon’s just introduced the new CRS12GT 2-way passive-filtered loudspeaker.
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Auro Technologies Promotes Auro-3D Immersive Sound
October 27, 2014 by Joao Martins

Auro Technologies Promotes Auro-3D Immersive Sound

Auro Technologies in cooperation with several partners demonstrated its immersive audio format at the 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles, showcasing Auro-3D recording, editing and play-back at various demo booths onsite. Fairlight also demonstrated its new immersive tools for audio at the AES, supporting Auro-3D, while Merging Technologies introduced its new 3D Panner, developed in collaboration with Auro Technologies.
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Denon and Marantz to Offer Auro-3D Upgrades on Premium AV Receivers
October 24, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Denon and Marantz to Offer Auro-3D Upgrades on Premium AV Receivers

Denon and Marantz announced a unique upgrade offer to bring three-dimensional audio format Auro-3D to their recently introduced Premium AV Receivers. Expected to be available in December, a firmware upgrade will further enhance the feature set of the highly-acclaimed Denon AVR-X5200W and the AVR-X4100W models and Marantz SR7009 and AV7702 receiver and pre-amp / processor.
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JBL Professional Announces 7 Series Master Reference Monitors
October 21, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Professional Announces 7 Series Master Reference Monitors

During the 137th AES Convention, JBL Professional has announced the first two models in its new 7 Series Master Reference Monitors, the 708i and the 705i. Leveraging patented technologies of JBL’s flagship M2 Master Reference Monitor, the two models were developed to meet the needs of broadcast and post-production facilities.
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Barco and Iosono Together for Immersive Sound Experiences
October 1, 2014 by Joao Martins

Barco and Iosono Together for Immersive Sound Experiences

Barco confirmed the acquisition of German company Iosono and the subsequent creation of Barco Audio Technologies. With Iosono’s team and expertise, the digital cinema and presentation technologies specialist from Belgium intends to further enhance the immersive sound experience in cinemas and events worldwide.
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Fairlight Demonstrates Ongoing Innovation at IBC 2014
September 17, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Fairlight Demonstrates Ongoing Innovation at IBC 2014

Fairlight introduced a range of innovative products and solutions at the IBC 2014 show. Starting with the QUANTUM.Live Table-Top Console, a new smaller member of its EVO.Live console family, Fairlight also demonstrated an expanded range of live production tools, which includes the highly acclaimed iCan customisation software, and CC-2 hardware with new V5 software.
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Dolby Atmos Entertainment Comes to the Home Via Blu-ray and VUDU
September 16, 2014 by Vance Dickason

Dolby Atmos Entertainment Comes to the Home Via Blu-ray and VUDU

Dolby Laboratories announced that Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. movies featuring Dolby Atmos soundtracks will soon be available for home theater enthusiasts with Dolby Atmos enabled AV receivers and speakers. Dolby Atmos movies will be available this fall on Blu-ray Disc and through leading content service provider VUDU, the first streaming service to announce support for Dolby Atmos films.
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