Most of ATSC 3.0’s audio delay in the U.S. is attributable to the same factors that have held back the rollout of UHD content: there is still a small base of NextGen TV-capable sets; the distribution chain from networks to stations is not fully ready for new formats; and broadcasters are somewhat hamstrung in experimenting with their 3.0 content because of FCC rules that require them to effectively simulcast their 1.0 programming. But despite that, progress is being made.
Sound and mastering engineer Fernando Richard, mixing engineer Ivan Markovic and sound designer Francisco Bissone recently teamed up to launch Immersive Audio Solutions (IAS) in Argentina. The studio, which focuses […]
Sennheiser’s Ambeo Soundbar has been honored with an EISA Award 2019-2020 in the Premium Soundbar category. Presented annually by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), the EISA Awards celebrate […]
Three systems are vying for adoption as the audio component of the upcoming ATSC 3.0 next-gen broadcast standard. The systems — from Dolby Laboratories, DTS and the triumvirate of Technicolor, Fraunhofer and Qualcomm — are designed to offer broadcasters the tools to continue delivering what viewers are accustomed to receiving today while positioning the industry to offer a much richer audio experience in the not-too-distant future.
