Amadeus Acoustics Creates ART

Amadeus Acoustics has unveiled its latest Immersive Engine as part of the groundbreaking ART platform for multi-channel and multi-room applications. The new ART::IP immersive performance software module revolutionizes sound control in 3D spaces, building on the features of its predecessor with enhanced power, flexibility, and superior sound quality, now supporting a 96 kHz 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 unparalleled scalability and versatility.

The system automatically optimizes 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 standout features is the ability to define sources as either immersive sources or performer sources. Immersive sources handle — for example — spatialized 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, utilizing the full headroom of the main PA system and applying optimized processing across all loudspeakers with automated precedence (Haas effect) optimization to maintain precise sound localization. This ensures that sound consistently aligns with performers, regardless of where audience members are seated. Furthermore, the loudspeaker configurations can be freely customized 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 revolutionary delay-based panning feature for a truly immersive 3D experience. A unique motion-speed-dependent delay interpolation ensures that even sensitive sources, such as vocalists, can be moved with absolute artifact-free precision.

Other advancements include a fully 3D visual workflow for intuitive setup and monitoring, remote control integration with external platforms such as tracking systems, QLAB and Q-Sys plugins, and configurable downmix capabilities for external feeds.

Available soon, the enhancements offered by the new ART::IP software module continue to push the boundaries of immersive audio technology. It delivers transformative sound experiences tailored to any venue or scenario, from live performance spaces and theatrical shows to experience centers, theme parks, or any setting requiring complex immersive solutions.