Spain - Amadeus Acoustics will unveil its latest Immersive Engine as part of the ART platform for multi-channel and multi-room applications.
The new ART::IP immersive performance software module “revolutionises sound control in 3D spaces”, building on the features of its predecessor with enhanced power, flexibility, and superior sound quality, now supporting a 96kHz sample rate. This upgraded system delivers immersive sound processing for an infinite number of audience zones while maintaining a consistent spatial experience for every seat in the venue. With the ability to manage up to 128 sound sources and 256 loudspeakers, it offers scalability and versatility.
The system automatically optimises processing for all audience zones, eliminating the need for individual mixes to account for fill speakers or challenging architectural spaces. It is also brand-agnostic, seamlessly integrating with any loudspeaker system – regardless of size, shape, or brand – to ensure a continuous and immersive experience throughout the venue.
One of its stand-out features is the ability to define sources as either immersive sources or performer sources. Immersive sources handle, for example, spatialised sound effects throughout the room, while performer sources are tailored for live instruments, singers, or playback on stage.
Performer sources are automatically snapped to the stage area, utilising the full headroom of the main PA system and applying optimised processing across all loudspeakers with automated precedence (Haas effect) optimisation to maintain precise sound localisation. This ensures that sound consistently aligns with performers, regardless of where audience members are seated.
Further, the loudspeaker configurations can be freely customised to fit the architectural requirements of the space without imposing any restrictions, ensuring audiences enjoy the same immersive experience regardless of the setup.
Additionally, the system incorporates Amadeus Wavefield Panning, a delay-based panning feature for a truly immersive 3D experience. A motion-speed-dependent delay interpolation ensures that even sensitive sources, such as vocalists, can be moved with absolute artifact-free precision.
