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I finished up the course for “Spatial Mixing in Dolby Atmos using Pro Tools” by Evan Sutton. It was easy to learn all the steps involved to get to the point of moving audio around in the Atmos space. Since Avid has recently integrated the Dolby Renderer into Pro Tools, it could use an update, especially around I/O setups. Overall, it was worth the time!  https://lnkd.in/eDSubndU #AudioMixing #protools #DolbyAtmos

I am still waiting for the day when we get a real pro DAW in XR. As of yet, I still haven't seen one (fingers crossed for Logic Pro in Apple Vision Pro) but there are signs it is moving in that direction. Example: the upcoming RipX DAW. If you are a company that makes pro digital audio workstation software/hardware and need input, talk to me. 😁 https://lnkd.in/eZ4RB-xZ #musicindustry #DAW #musicsoftware #recording #proaudio

From Phantom to Physical: Déjà Vu changes the game in audio perception. Traditional stereo relies on the "Phantom Center" effect, where our brains interpret equal left and right channel output as centralized sound. Our technology takes this a step further, creating genuine surround sound that envelops the listener. The result is an audio experience that's more than stereo - it's a journey into sound. Here's your invite to hear for yourself: ➡ https://lnkd.in/e6GGmZyk #morethanstereo #surroundsound #immersiveaudio

For practically 'forever', the audio industry has tried to find a way to create natural-sounding surround mixes from stereo sources. Meet Déjà Vu. Déjà has achieved this goal by offering a solution that's been praised by Grammy-winning producers and audio engineers alike. This isn't your Dad's, 1970's quadrophonic 'goofiness'. Déjà's unique approach to center channel extraction and surround cue distribution is making 🌊 🌊's in the world of #immersiveaudio. She isn't just another upmixer - Déjà's your gateway to rediscovering stereo audio in #SurroundSound that's truly #morethanstereo. 🔊 🎧

One of the key metrics in music separation is the SDR score. But are there downsides to only using the SDR score for measurement? GPU Audio's Innovation Lounge went behind the scenes with AudioShake CEO Jessica Powell on how we built our tool with a focus on commercializing it – so it would work best for the environments our customers work in. Watch more highlights from the conversation → https://lnkd.in/ghbmn7cy Watch the interview in full → https://lnkd.in/gcbGyaqy Read about our recent projects, product announcements, and launches → https://lnkd.in/gxCtTEWs #stemseparation #gpu #gpuaudio #audioshake #sdr #soundseparation #musicai #musicresearch #audio #audioresearch

IS #CLASS-D #AMPLIFICATION NOW #BETTER THAN #CLASS-A/B AND #CLASS-A? Robert Schryer | May 7, 2024 A couple of years ago, a #designer of high-end tube equipment said something to me that left such an impact it eventually led me, now that the conditions seem right, to write this article. That mind-bomb was set off when I asked the designer if he’d ever consider making a class-AB amp. Shaking his head, he replied that he wouldn’t, because in his view class-AB couldn’t convey the soul of the music like a tube amp could. After a pause, he added: “But I believe class-D might be able to do so one day. When that happens, I might consider building a class-D amp.” So, has it happened? You might think so by the growing chorus of accolades being bestowed on high-end class-D amplifiers. In his 2023 The Absolute Sound review of the #Amped #America #AMP2400 #amplifier, #StevenStone praised the amp for offering “an excellent alternative to the #traditional #high-#power #amplifier designs that have predominated for many years” and referred to the view shared by some audiophiles that class-D amps are inherently inferior to class-A or class-AB as being “antiquated”. Hi-Fi+’s #EricNeff in his 2023 #review of a pair of Atma-Sphere Class D monoblocks threw down the gauntlet by exclaiming, “Move over class-A, there is a new flagship in town, and you will want to use it year-round, no air conditioning required”. Stereophile’s Kalman Rubinson, in his 2021 review of #NAD’s C 298, concluded that it, “challenges more expensive amps and should impress discerning listeners regardless of budget”, while in the same year and magazine, #MichaelFremer, in his review of #PS #Audio’s #M1200 #monoblocks, compared the model’s performance to a “Porsche Carrera S” and dubbed it a “miracle performer”. It might be stretching the truth to say that class-D is a recent amp phenomenon considering the #technology was #invented in the ‘#50s and #commercialized in the ‘#60s. Except that it’s only recently that perfectionist audio companies have started using the topology in their higher-end offerings, which have been well-received by the audiophile community. Add in the number of #China-based #companies, such as #Fosi #Audio, #Gustard, and #Topping, that have gained a global reputation for offering excellent-value class-D products and it may begin to seem like we’re in the midst of an audiophile revolution of the likes unseen since the release of the compact disc. What does it all mean for us audio enthusiasts? Just how good is class-D compared to class-AB or the much-revered class-A? Might class-D even, generally-speaking, surpass those more mature amplification classes? #classAB #ClassD #classA/B #Details: ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gkswE_N3

Can I ask you three questions please? 1. Do you still own a Blu-ray player? 2. If you do, or plan to in the future, would you consider listening to High-Resolution Audio (Hi-Res) through it? 3. Again, If you do, or plan to in the future, would you consider listening to Dolby Atmos through it? Some thoughts have been twirling in my mind for a moment now and I'm curious to know what you all think. Thanks in advance for helping me with this personal piece of market research!

🎧 Myth vs. Truth in Audio Gear: Debunking the Price-Performance Conundrum 🎵 Ever feel like you need to break the bank to achieve top-notch sound quality? Think again! 💸💡 It's time to shatter the myth that expensive audio gear guarantees superior performance. While premium equipment certainly has its perks, let's not overlook the crucial role of other factors in the quest for audio excellence. From setup techniques to optimizing room acoustics and prioritizing high-quality recordings, achieving the perfect sound isn't solely about the price tag on your gear. 🛠️🔊 Affordable audio setups, when coupled with savvy optimization strategies, can pack a powerful punch, proving that sound quality is more about ingenuity and resourcefulness than sheer expense. So, whether you're a seasoned audiophile or a budding enthusiast, remember: it's not about how much you spend, but rather how creatively you harness the potential of your gear. Let's embrace innovation and debunk the notion that price equals performance in the world of audio! 🚀🎶 #AudioGear #SoundQuality #MythBusting #Innovation #LinkedInEngagement

Next Audio (Made In Portugal) MH 8.15 System is an Active 2-way system, integrating the HFA115s to power the passive Matrix M8. These speaker arrays have been developed in order to offer the highest intelligibility at high SPL and wider frequency response while providing constant beam-width over a user selectable vertical coverage. This accurate beam control extends up to 10kHz, well beyond the benchmark of 4kHz of traditional single-driver loudspeakers. To better control the lower frequencies, the Tuned Dipolar Technology was developed by NEXT-proaudio engineers to provide much more consistent low frequency pattern control than other similar size systems. A user selectable Music / Vocal mode switch is incorporated to allow quick and easy system optimization. Music mode provides a flat, balanced frequency response, while Vocal mode adds a mid-range presence for enhanced speech intelligibility. NEXT MATRIX column arrays are able to focus the acoustical energy where it is needed, the listening area, leading to significant improvements to speech intelligibility and musical clarity even in critical acoustic environments. The integration with high efficiency DPAmplifier modules, with 1650Wrms, and the advanced digital processing, set a new standard for distortion, noise and thermal efficiency, allowing the user to configure the system by selecting the right Preset and let the system do the rest. Of course, as in the other series, the Presets can be edited and stored in 2 USER memories. #nextaudio #columnarrays