All items tagged with virtual reality (60)

Object-Based Audio and Sound Reproduction

April 26, 2018 by Joao Martins

Object-Based Audio and Sound Reproduction

Object-Based Audio. You’ve heard the term. It means we no longer need to record audio information in 6 (5.1), 8 (7.1), or an insane number of audio channels – 22.2, as Japan is pitching for its 8K production and broadcast standard – to properly convey the spatial information of sound reproduction. And not necessarily only for sophisticated soundtracks in immersive formats. And that's where the industry is heading, leaving our precious "audiophile" discussions about the ideal "production standards" for stereo recording and reproduction of music in the dust.

Sound Devices Announces New AMBEO Spatial Audio Partnership with Sennheiser

April 10, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sound Devices Announces New AMBEO Spatial Audio Partnership with Sennheiser

Earlier in 2017, Sennheiser confirmed that Sound Devices would be one of the companies participating in its ‘AMBEO for VR’ partnership program. Now Sound Devices confirmed the practical result of the partnership with the launch of its MixPre-6/MixPre-10T portable audio recorders, which will help professionals record and monitor high-quality 360 spatial audio for video. The two companies are showing the first AMBEO-certified portable audio recorders with binaural monitoring at NAB 2018.

Aaton-Transvideo to Demonstrate AMBEO and Immersive Audio Support at NAB 2018

April 3, 2018 by Joao Martins

Aaton-Transvideo to Demonstrate AMBEO and Immersive Audio Support at NAB 2018

Aaton-Digital and Transvideo will be demonstrating several important innovations in terms of immersive audio production support at NAB 2018 (Las Vegas, April 9-12), both in their own booth and other partners' booths. Aaton-Digital audio products will be found on the Wisycom and Sennheiser booths. Aaton-Digital has announced that from now on, the CantarX3 and the CantarMini recorders will be delivered with Sennheiser AMBEO compatibility as standard.

Audeze Announces Audeze Mobius Headphones with Waves Nx 3D Audio Technology

March 16, 2018 by Joao Martins

Audeze Announces Audeze Mobius Headphones with Waves Nx 3D Audio Technology

The word was out for some time that Audeze was working on something big and now it's official. The high end headphone brand has expanded its market scope with the launch of the Mobius headphones, targeting gamers and content creators working with 3D audio platforms. Mobius implementation delivers a premium high-end, fully immersive 3D cinematic audio and head tracking-enabled headphone design, powered by Audeze’s planar magnetic technologies.

Sennheiser Expands AMBEO Immersive Audio Project with New Investments and Technology Acquisitions

March 8, 2018 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Expands AMBEO Immersive Audio Project with New Investments and Technology Acquisitions

Sennheiser is strengthening its position in immersive audio solutions with an investment in German company Dear Reality, experts in spatial audio algorithms and audio VR/AR software, and the acquisition of technologies from Sonic Emotion, a Swiss developer of award-winning 3D audio software and processing solutions. Both companies have developed unique expertise and tools for the creation and rendering of immersive audio in object-based and scene-based formats.

Dirac Research to Debut Its Second-Generation ‘Dirac VR’ 3D Audio Solution at Mobile World Congress 2018

February 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research to Debut Its Second-Generation ‘Dirac VR’ 3D Audio Solution at Mobile World Congress 2018

Dirac Research announced new achievements in 3D audio processing for virtual and augmented reality that drive the industry closer to the long-sought goal of true virtual immersion. These achievements build on the company’s previous 3D audio breakthroughs and are included in the second-generation Dirac VR solution that’s debuting at Mobile World Congress 2018 2018 in Hall 2, Stand 2B64MR.

Audio Engineering Society Explores "The Power of Sound" at AES Milan 2018

February 14, 2018 by Audio Engineering_Society

Audio Engineering Society Explores "The Power of Sound" at AES Milan 2018

The Audio Engineering Society has confirmed membership of the organizing committee for the 144th International AES Convention and Exhibition, taking place in Milan, Italy, May 23–26 at the NH Hotel Milano Congress Centre. This May’s 144th International Audio Engineering Society Convention will cover the full spectrum of professional audio topics including 3D Audio, Sound Reinforcement, Sound for Cinema, Sound for VR, Multichannel Audio, Recording and Production and Room Acoustics.

Tascam Joins Sennheiser’s AMBEO For VR Partnership Program

December 22, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Tascam Joins Sennheiser’s AMBEO For VR Partnership Program

Sennheiser announced that the TEAC Corporation and its Tascam brand of professional video and broadcast equipment is joining the “AMBEO for VR” partnership program. Created to ensure seamless production workflows and interoperability for VR, AR and other 3D and spatial audio content creators, this Sennheiser program includes collaborations with acclaimed manufacturers of field recorders, VR live cameras, live streaming software, mixing plug-ins and VR platforms.

NUGEN Audio Delivers Immersive Update for Halo Upmix with Second & Third Order Ambisonic Output and Auro-3D

December 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

NUGEN Audio Delivers Immersive Update for Halo Upmix with Second & Third Order Ambisonic Output and Auro-3D

NUGEN Audio announced that the latest updates to its Halo Upmix 3D Immersive Extension are now available. Halo Upmix now enables second and third order Ambisonic output and support for AmbiX and FuMa formats, ideal for 360 video VR and other immersive audio content. The updated version, including second and third order Ambisonic output and Auro-3D support is available now.

Sonosax Joins Sennheiser’s “Ambeo For VR” Partnership Program

October 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sonosax Joins Sennheiser’s “Ambeo For VR” Partnership Program

At the 143rd AES Convention, Sennheiser has announced that Switzerland-based mixer and recorder manufacturer Sonosax will join the audio specialist’s “AMBEO for VR” partnership program. Officially launched at IBC 2017, the program has been created to ensure seamless production workflows and interoperability for VR and AR productions. It encompasses collaborations with acclaimed manufacturers of field recorders, VR live cameras and live streaming software, mixing plug-ins and VR platforms.

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