All items tagged with Dolby Atmos (295)
ARCAM Adds Dirac Live Room Correction to New AVR5 Receiver
October 21, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

ARCAM Adds Dirac Live Room Correction to New AVR5 Receiver

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac announced that the new ARCAM AVR5 receiver is “Dirac Ready” to run Dirac Live Room Correction, the company’s state-of-the-art solution to ensure home audio systems deliver the maximum sound performance across all entertainment experiences. The two companies worked together to bring Dirac’s room correction technology to the affordable ARCAM AVR5 Immersive Audio AV Receiver which is now available.
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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 Introduces SRS-NS7 Wireless Neckband Personal Theater
October 5, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Introduces SRS-NS7 Wireless Neckband Personal Theater

Sony Electronics announced the new SRS-NS7 wireless neckband speaker, the latest addition to its around-the-neck speaker lineup. When connected to the WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter, the SRS-NS7 provides an immersive home theater experience, with sound tailored for personal listening. This is the second wireless neckband design from Sony, short after the announcement of the SRS-NB10, targeted at work from home, conference calls, and home music listen in total comfort.
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Pro Audio Technology's New SR-28212ai Offers Three Loudspeakers in One
September 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Pro Audio Technology's New SR-28212ai Offers Three Loudspeakers in One

Pro Audio Technology announced the SR-28212ai, which the company calls its most acoustically ambitious and flexible loudspeaker ever for. The new PRO SR-28212ai speaker features a 1.7-inch advanced polymer compression tweeter, two ultra-high output 8-inch midrange drivers, and two 12-inch, 2000W woofers. The configuration allows serving as a full range LCR, surround and subwoofer - all within a distinctive, "aimable", single 6-inch deep enclosure.
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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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Sonos Unveils Second Generation Beam Compact Soundbar with Support for Dolby Atmos and New Audio Formats
September 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sonos Unveils Second Generation Beam Compact Soundbar with Support for Dolby Atmos and New Audio Formats

The soundbar segment continues heating up with more sophisticated designs getting to market with updated wireless technology, amplifiers, better speaker drivers and support for Dolby Atmos rendering. The new Sonos Beam (Gen 2) sets a new standard for compact soundbars with a richer, more immersive sound and planned support for Dolby Atmos Music streaming services.
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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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McIntosh Announces 8K Upgrade to MX123 AV Processor
September 8, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Announces 8K Upgrade to MX123 AV Processor

Since it was launched in October 2019, the McIntosh MX123 has become a popular audio and video processor for countless home theaters. It launched with 4K/60Hz compatibility, but as technology has progressed, the company now announced an 8K compatibility upgrade for the MX123 A/V Processor. The upgrade also introduces other enhanced HDMI video features, including expanded HDR and Dolby Vision support.
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Bose Introduces Smart Soundbar 900 With Dolby Atmos
September 8, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Introduces Smart Soundbar 900 With Dolby Atmos

Bose launched its new Smart Soundbar 900, an immersive soundbar design with Dolby Atmos and all-in-one wireless system for music and movies. Custom-engineered with upfiring dipole speakers, the new soundbars works with Bose ADAPTiQ and the Bose Music app for room setup, being able to make it feel like the room is filled with sound from every direction. The Smart Soundbar 900 supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and Bose Voice4Video technology adds voice remote control for a connected TV.
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Dolby Collaborates With Cinemo To Accelerate Dolby Atmos Music Experience In Cars
September 7, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dolby Collaborates With Cinemo To Accelerate Dolby Atmos Music Experience In Cars

Dolby Laboratories announced a collaboration with Cinemo, a leading global provider of automotive infotainment middleware. The goal is to accelerate the integration of Dolby Atmos into vehicles. During Dolby’s panel at the IAA Munich International Mobility Show 2021, discussing how the immersive sound technology is set to drive a revolution for in car entertainment, the company confirmed Cinemo has become the very first middleware licensee globally of the Dolby Car Experience.
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