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d&b audiotechnik 'excited' to introduce 3D audio system Soundscape
The multi-dimensional system has been in development for almost five years
d&b audiotechnik launched multi-dimensional sound system Soundscape at ISE 2018.
Based on an audio system processor and two software modules, the d&b Soundscape marks the beginning of a “new era” of sound experience.
Combining d&b loudspeaker systems with object-based mixing and sophisticated room emulation, d&b Soundscape – which has been in development for almost five years – is a toolkit to enable the creation of an ‘unparalleled’ listening experience.
“Soundscape fulfils a devotion we’ve had for decades,” says Ralf Zuleeg, head of sales services and application engineering at d&b audiotechnik, and the driving force behind the development of d&b Soundscape. “The question has always been, ‘How do we give the same natural, authentic listening experience to every member of the audience?’ Soundscape allows us to do that. It’s the truest case of the d&b goal of ‘Democracy for Listeners’.”
The core of the d&b Soundscape is the DS100 Signal Engine, a high-performance audio processor with Audinate Dante networking and a powerful 64×64 level and delay matrix with extensive in- and output processing.
The full potential of d&b Soundscape is accessed via two optional software modules which together form a powerful toolkit for sound designers – d&b En-Scene and d&b En-Space. Both are accessed via the familiar R1 Remote control software.
d&b En-Scene is a sound object positioning tool allowing the individual placement and movement of up to 64 sound objects. It depicts stage scenarios so that each sound object corresponds both visually and acoustically. The entire audience now hears what it sees and vice versa.
d&b En-Space is a room emulation tool which can add and modify reverberation signatures for any given space, giving a natural-sounding reproduction. These reverberation signatures are emulations derived from acoustic measurements of six internationally renowned performance venues and convolved within the audio processor. This results in a natural modification to the acoustic characteristics of a space, whether indoors or outdoors.
David Claringbold, chief marketing officer at d&b audiotechnik, says, “We are excited to introduce d&b Soundscape to the world. Sound is a powerful communicator with a deep emotional connection to our subconscious. In developing the d&b Soundscape we have envisaged a future that enhances the quality of experience for artists, audiences and engineers, extending the creative capabilities of events and venues. With Soundscape, d&b is a key contributor to an audio technology conversation that opens up a new frontier of possibility.
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Source: mi-pro.co.uk