All items tagged with object-based audio (104)

Astro Spatial Audio and Adamson Systems Engineering bring 3D Audio to Prolight+Sound 2017

March 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Astro Spatial Audio and Adamson Systems Engineering bring 3D Audio to Prolight+Sound 2017

A special collaboration between Astro Spatial Audio (ASA) and Adamson Systems Engineering will allow visitors to experience true object-based 3D audio for live entertainment at Prolight+Sound 2017 (Frankfurt, Germany - April 4-7). Taking place in Hall 3.1, on booth H14, the two companies will combine their market-leading technologies to host a series of demonstrations using Adamson Point 8 enclosures driven by ASA’s recently launched SARA II Premium Rendering Engine.

HDMI Forum Announces Version 2.1 of the HDMI Specification to Support 8K and Dynamic HDR

January 4, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

HDMI Forum Announces Version 2.1 of the HDMI Specification to Support 8K and Dynamic HDR

Version 2.1 of the HDMI Specification supports a range of Higher Video Resolutions and refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120, Dynamic HDR, and increased bandwidth with a new 48G cable. Version 2.1 of the HDMI Specification is backward compatible with earlier versions of the Specification, and was developed by the HDMI Forum’s Technical Working Group.

DVB Approves Specification For Future UHDTV Services including MPEG-H Audio

November 18, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

DVB Approves Specification For Future UHDTV Services including MPEG-H Audio

In the world of broadcast standards, a few countries depend upon their own specific set of terrestrial broadcast technologies, such as the United States, Japan, Brazil, and China. The rest of the world uses DVB standards. Now that everyone is preparing the next generation of standards to support 4K UHDTV, the news that the new DVB UHD-1 Phase 2 was approved is a big deal. More important for the audio community is the news that MPEG-H is part of that standard.

Yamaha Nuage Version 1.8 Update Embraces Dolby Atmos With Full Steinberg Nuendo 7.1 Support

August 10, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Nuage Version 1.8 Update Embraces Dolby Atmos With Full Steinberg Nuendo 7.1 Support

Yamaha has released a software upgrade for its Nuage DAW system, featuring enhancements for Dolby Atmos surround and 3D audio production. Since its introduction in 2012, the Nuage integrated solution was adopted for commercial production applications, from audio post-production to music recording and mixing. The update will increase the appeal on film and TV soundtrack mixing by providing full support for the 3D surround MultiPanner included with Steinberg’s Nuendo 7.1 DAW.

Audio Engineering Society Opens Early Registration and Housing Options for AES Los Angeles

July 15, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Engineering Society Opens Early Registration and Housing Options for AES Los Angeles

The Audio Engineering Society has announced that Early Registration is now open for the 141st Audio Engineering Society International Convention, which returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center, Thursday, September 29 – Sunday, October 2, 2016. Simultaneously, the inaugural International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality has unveiled an expansive program of technical papers, workshops and tutorials for the two-day event to be held on September 30 and October 1, 2016, co-located with the 141st AES Convention.

Dolby Promotes Dolby AC-4 Solution for Broadcast and Streaming Services

July 21, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Dolby Promotes Dolby AC-4 Solution for Broadcast and Streaming Services

With the transition to immersive audio formats which are object-based, Dolby is promoting its new AC-4 audio coding system to bridge both conventional channel-based audio and new immersive formats on next-generation broadcast and streaming services. The solution is available now for product development and is targeted for consumer availability starting in 2017.

Fraunhofer Promotes Interactive and Immersive TV Audio Demonstrations

May 7, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Fraunhofer Promotes Interactive and Immersive TV Audio Demonstrations

Fraunhofer’s Audio & Multimedia division has been extremely active in the latest industry shows, promoting the MPEG-H Interactive and Immersive TV Audio standard. Demonstrations at NAB 2015, in cooperation with Qualcomm and Technicolor, showcased the new audio system for ATSC 3.0 and Internet streaming in a complete broadcast chain showing live sports and music productions.

New DTS:X Immersive Object-Based Audio Format Coming To Cinema And Home

April 13, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

New DTS:X Immersive Object-Based Audio Format Coming To Cinema And Home

Just prior to the opening of the 2015 NAB Show in Las Vegas, where demonstrations of the upcoming ATSC 3.0 digital television standard are being promoted, DTS has unveiled further details about DTS:X, its own object-based, immersive audio technology, competing directly with Dolby Atmos and the MPEG-H formats under evaluation.

Audio Engineering Society Hosts Successful 57th International Conference on The Future of Audio Entertainment Technology

March 19, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Engineering Society Hosts Successful 57th International Conference on The Future of Audio Entertainment Technology

The Audio Engineering Society hosted its 57th International Conference, titled “The Future of Audio Entertainment Technology: Cinema, Television, and the Internet,” in Hollywood, California, on Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 8, 2015. The leading immersive formats were discussed in great detail over the weekend.

Advanced Television Systems Committee Begins Review of ATSC 3.0 Audio System Proposals

March 16, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Advanced Television Systems Committee Begins Review of ATSC 3.0 Audio System Proposals

On December 2014, the ATSC issued a Call for Proposals for a comprehensive audio system for the next generation ATSC 3.0 digital television standard. Dolby (with Atmos), DTS (with DTS:X) and a consortium comprising Technicolor, Fraunhofer and Qualcomm (jointly promoting MPEG-H Audio) have submitted their audio systems. Now, the ATSC has begun its technical review of the three detailed proposals.

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