All items tagged with spatial audio (226)
Apple Updates Third-Generation AirPods with Focus on Spatial Audio and Personalization
October 19, 2021 by Joao Martins

Apple Updates Third-Generation AirPods with Focus on Spatial Audio and Personalization

As predicted, Apple announced the next generation of AirPods during a streamed event (October 18). The new model ($179) was improved in every front and promised to be available in just a few days, which was probably the biggest surprise. Apple also announced new colors for its HomePod Mini smart speakers, while it waits for the Matter home standard to be released. And announced a strange Voice Only Apple Music subscription plan, including countries that don’t speak English.
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Sony 360 Reality Audio Now Available on Amazon Music Unlimited with Any Headphones
October 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sony 360 Reality Audio Now Available on Amazon Music Unlimited with Any Headphones

Sony Electronics announced it will expand 360 Reality Audio distribution, content, and compatible devices, including support from Amazon Music Unlimited to play 360 Reality Audio content on headphones. The 360 Reality Audio experience was so far available in Tidal, Deezer, Nugs.net and Amazon Music HD music streaming services with support for Sony certified headphones and speakers. Now, Amazon Music Unlimited will support 360 Reality Audio content playback on any headphones.
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CEVA, Beken and VisiSonics Announce Reference Design for 3D Spatial Audio in Headsets and TWS Earbuds
September 30, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA, Beken and VisiSonics Announce Reference Design for 3D Spatial Audio in Headsets and TWS Earbuds

CEVA, together with Beken Corporation, a key player in wireless communication solutions, and VisiSonics, the 3D spatial audio technologies specialists, announced the availability of a complete 3D audio reference design for the rapid deployment of headsets and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds supporting spatial audio for use in gaming, multimedia and conferencing. The integration delivers a complete 3D spatial audio hardware and software solution to consumer electronics OEMs and ODMs.
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Amphion Introduces Amp400.8 Multichannel Amplifier for Immersive Studio Monitors
September 16, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Amphion Introduces Amp400.8 Multichannel Amplifier for Immersive Studio Monitors

In response to the rapidly growing immersive audio market and proliferation of Dolby Atmos audio productions in film, television, gaming, and now also music, Finnish loudspeaker manufacturer Amphion has launched an amplifier designed specifically for the needs of multichannel studio monitoring. The Amphion Amp400.8 matches the company's full range of passive studio monitors with 8 identical Class-D channels.
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AES Audio Product Education Institute Webinar Explores Automotive Immersive Audio
September 9, 2021 by Audio Engineering_Society

AES Audio Product Education Institute Webinar Explores Automotive Immersive Audio

The AES Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), created to promote methodologies, practices and technologies involved in developing and bringing audio products to market, will present a new free webinar on its Automotive Audio education pillar, addressing “Immersive Audio in Automobiles,” on Wednesday, September 15 (12:00pm EDT). The webinar will feature presentations from Dolby Laboratories and Dirac Research detailing the technologies enabling the expansion of vehicle acoustic perceptions.
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Spatial and Steinway Lyngdorf Announce Native Spatial Audio for Immersive Sound Experiences
August 31, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Spatial and Steinway Lyngdorf Announce Native Spatial Audio for Immersive Sound Experiences

Spatial, the immersive audio experience company, and luxury audio brand Steinway Lyngdorf, announced a native digital integration of Spatial’s real-time immersive audio Spatial Reality engine for Steinway Lyngdorf’s audio processors. The integration will provide object-based immersive sound with improved fidelity for music enthusiasts and home-theater system owners, and aims to promote next generation high-quality home audio systems.
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Sound Particles Space Controller Makes Immersive Audio Intuitive
August 26, 2021 by Joao Martins

Sound Particles Space Controller Makes Immersive Audio Intuitive

Sound Particles, the innovative 3D audio software company adopted by game production companies and all major Hollywood studios, just released a simple and intuitive solution for spatial audio control. Space Controller is an affordable plugin and mobile app that together allow users to pan sounds by simply pointing their phone in the direction they want the sound to be. A universal controller for any production format.
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Market Update 2021: True Wireless Earbuds Evolving Toward Hearables
August 5, 2021 by Joao Martins

Market Update 2021: True Wireless Earbuds Evolving Toward Hearables

There’s a lot happening in the true wireless stereo (TWS) category and this market update article intends to provide a quick overview of the state-of the-art technologies and platforms in the space, as well as some reference approaches in product design. This audioXpress Market Update addresses what is happening in this vibrant product category in 2021.
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Dirac Equips Philips' First-Ever Gaming Headset With High-Quality Immersive Sound
August 5, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Equips Philips' First-Ever Gaming Headset With High-Quality Immersive Sound

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac and MMD Monitors & Displays, the leading display specialist and brand license partner for Philips monitors & IT accessories, have teamed up to equip Philips’ first-ever gaming headset with Dirac’s spatial audio solution. Dirac delivers a virtualized 3D, 7.1 surround sound experience through the 2-channel headset to put users at the center of the action. The Philips TAGH401BL gaming headset marks the first collaboration between the two companies.
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Gaetan Byk Acquires High-End Audio Equipment Designer and Manufacturer Amadeus
July 21, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Gaetan Byk Acquires High-End Audio Equipment Designer and Manufacturer Amadeus

Founded 30-years ago in Paris by Bernard Byk and Michel Deluc, Amadeus has been acquired by Gaetan Byk, who is intent on continuing the company's journey with its unique audio speaker designs and one-of-a-kind projects. The French audio manufacturer is renowned for its live, installed, and custom sound reinforcement and studio systems, and became recognized globally with the unique Philharmonia reference speakers, unveiled in 2014.
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