Episode 112 Amadeus Acoustics (Part 3)

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30 Jan 2025

Episode 112 Amadeus Acoustics (Part 3)

By Immersive Audio Podcast

 

Summary

In this three-part series of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel travels to Vienna, Austria to meet –  Amadeus Acoustics. Their team of innovative engineers, seasoned acousticians, musicians and tonmeisters, developed solutions for acoustic enhancement for live music and speech in multi-purpose venues, concert halls and theatres. Amadeus Immersive Audio provides 3D sound source spatialisation and rendering with accurate localisation and envelopment for indoor and outdoor venues. In this final instalment, we’re going to explore a portfolio of case studies where Amadeus Active Acoustics and Immersive Audio systems were installed, we talk about the future roadmap for the company and you will hear about the upcoming announcement of the new platform.

Fabio Kaiser (Founder & CEO) Fabio Kaiser is an acoustician, audio engineer, musician, and lecturer. He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Audio Engineering from the Technical University of Graz and the University of Music in Graz. During his studies, he conducted research at IRCAM in Paris, the Audio Communication Group at TU Berlin, and the ISVR at the University of Southampton. Fabio has been a consultant at Rohde Acoustics since 2012 and became a partner in 2020. He is also the co-owner of the company. In 2022, he became the CEO of Amadeus Acoustics GmbH, a company he co-founded, where he played a key role in developing active acoustic systems and immersive audio algorithms. He is also a lecturer at the Technical University of Vienna and the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten. From 2016 to 2022, Fabio served as the Managing Director of the Austrian Acoustics Association (AAA-OeGA) and remains active in professional associations such as DEGA, AES, and ASA. In 2023, he authored the book „Raumakustik – Wie man Räume hörgerecht besser gestaltet“. His mission is to create exceptional acoustic environments for music, communication, art, and entertainment while sharing the knowledge and experiences gained along the way.

Thorsten Rohde Co-Founder (Business Development) Thorsten Rohde, born on November 24, 1962, is a highly skilled electrical engineer and acoustics expert. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialisation in audio technology from the Technical University of Graz. Over the years, Rohde has established himself as a leading figure in the field of acoustics. He is the founder of Rohde Acoustics GmbH and Co-founder of Amadeus Acoustics GmbH. With a rich professional background, Thorsten started his career at Siemens AG, where he worked on technical projects like the Munich Airport and the New Munich Trade Fair. In 2001, he launched his own engineering firm specialising in electroacoustics and sound reinforcement technology. Rohde also served as a court-appointed expert for noise prevention and acoustics until 2023. In addition to his entrepreneurial success, Thorsten is dedicated to education. He has been a lecturer at the Technical University of Graz since 2001 and at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna since 2013. His expertise extends across numerous professional organizations, and he has contributed to major acoustic projects. Outside of work, he enjoys sailing, playing guitar, and fly fishing.

Volker Werner Co-Founder & (CTO) Volker Werner began his classical piano training at the age of five. He later studied as a “Tonmeister” at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, the University of Miami, and Banff Centre, Canada. In 2007, he co-founded PDV Records, specializing in sound design for concerts and shows, audio-visual productions and music for motion picture. His work includes major events like the Vienna Festival opening, Disney in Concert, and Opera in the Quarry, as well as televised performances with renowned artists such as Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Diana Damrau. Werner is a lecturer at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. As CTO of Amadeus Acoustics, he is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of active acoustics for both musicians and audiences. A career highlight was the opening concert in Andermatt featuring the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, where Amadeus played a key role in realizing the groundbreaking acoustic experience.

Kaspar Glattfelder (Technical Consultant) Kaspar Glattfelder is an acoustic engineer and musician based in Vienna, Austria. He completed the master’s degree in “Elektrotechnik-Toningenieur” at the technical university in Graz where he gathered a profound knowledge in all significant areas of acoustics. The bachelor’s degree was concluded with a deep dive into active acoustic systems in cooperation with Amadeus Acoustics in the course of the temporary installation at the “Kasematten” in Graz. He later worked as an acoustic engineer, involved in spatial audio applications and signal processing as well as acoustic design of microphones. As an acoustic/technical consultant at Amadeus Acoustics, Glattfelder’s role is to create concepts and technical drawings of new installations and support the clients to successfully complete the projects.

Jörn Nettingsmeier (Tuning Partner) Jörn studied music at Folkwang University Essen and computer science at University Duisburg-Essen, and has been freelancing as a sound and event engineer since the 90s. At Amadeus, he works as a tuning specialist, assists clients in project planning, and teaches workshops for new colleagues and partners. He is a master craftsman of event engineering and a member of the board at Verband Deutscher Tonmeister. Jörn lives in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

María Cecilia (Chechi) Ayalde Ángel Marketing Coordinator Maria Cecilia Ayalde Angel, or ‘Chechi’, is a sound engineer from Bogotá, Colombia, now residing in Brighton, UK. Chechi’s journey with Amadeus Acoustics began during her bachelor’s internship at Austria’s Oper im Steinburch, where she worked alongside co-founder Volker in the live sound team. The experience was Chechi’s first exposure to Amadeus’s technology in an open space, and it sparked her fascination with the company’s innovative approach to sound. Since 2022, Maria has supported Amadeus as a freelance community manager and recently transitioned to Marketing Coordinator. In her current role, she oversees the development and execution of marketing strategies, manages digital content, and builds industry relationships to engage new audiences. Chechi’s background in both sound engineering and marketing helps bridge the gap between Amadeus’s technical innovations and the needs of its community.

Simon Neeten (R&D Engineer) Simon Neeten holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media Technology from the University of Applied Sciences Hamburg. He gained hands-on experience as a sound engineer for a well-known radio station and later worked as a project engineer. Simon is currently pursuing a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and Audio Engineering at Graz University of Technology to deepen his knowledge of acoustics and signal processing. This program complements his work at Amadeus, where he focuses on solving acoustic challenges and signal-processing tasks. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar.

Ineke Hellingman (International Business Development) Ineke Hellingman is a Dutch concert pianist, studying in Amsterdam and in Paris at the Ecole normale de musique Alfred Cortot. Her interest in technological innovation within the cultural field led to her working in the vibrant international start-up scene for innovative companies such as Music Traveler (founded by Aleksey Igudesman) and VeloConcerts. As a cultural manager, she has hosted many cultural productions in Europe, such as festivals (Festival Piano Prestige in Béziers, France), academies (Academie Philippe Jaroussky in Paris), as well as managing large educational projects. Ineke joined Amadeus in 2020 and has taken on various roles throughout the company’s development. Most recently, she became responsible for international business development at Amadeus Acoustics.

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Show Notes

Amadeus Acoustics Website – https://amadeus-acoustics.com/

Amadeus Technology – https://amadeus-acoustics.com/art

Amadeus Showrooms – https://amadeus-acoustics.com/showrooms

Amadeus Academy – https://amadeus-acoustics.com/academy

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/amadeus-acoustics/

Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass

How to access the content from our Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series? Head out to our Patreon. The sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. The livestream contains video demonstrations and spatial audio playback with live Q&A. Keep up to date with our upcoming events, announcements and industry news by subscribing to our newsletter.

Survey

We want to hear from you! We really value our community and would appreciate it if you would take our very quick survey and help us make the Immersive Audio Podcast even better: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3Y9B2MJ Thank you!

Credits

This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott.

23 Jan 2025

Episode 111 Amadeus Acoustics (Part 2)

By Immersive Audio Podcast

 

Summary

In this three-part series of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel travels to Vienna, Austria to meet –  Amadeus Acoustics. Their team of innovative engineers, seasoned acousticians, musicians and tonmeisters, developed solutions for acoustic enhancement for live music and speech in multi-purpose venues, concert halls and theatres. Amadeus Immersive Audio provides 3D sound source spatialisation and rendering with accurate localisation and envelopment for indoor and outdoor venues. In part two, we’re going to talk about the tools and workflow for content creation, how acoustics can fundamentally affect how musicians perform in space and we’ll do a deep dive into the system tuning.

Fabio Kaiser (Founder & CEO)

Fabio Kaiser is an acoustician, audio engineer, musician, and lecturer. He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Audio Engineering from the Technical University of Graz and the University of Music in Graz. During his studies, he conducted research at IRCAM in Paris, the Audio Communication Group at TU Berlin, and the ISVR at the University of Southampton. Fabio has been a consultant at Rohde Acoustics since 2012 and became a partner in 2020. He is also the co-owner of the company. In 2022, he became the CEO of Amadeus Acoustics GmbH, a company he co-founded, where he played a key role in developing active acoustic systems and immersive audio algorithms. He is also a lecturer at the Technical University of Vienna and the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten. From 2016 to 2022, Fabio served as the Managing Director of the Austrian Acoustics Association (AAA-OeGA) and remains active in professional associations such as DEGA, AES, and ASA. In 2023, he authored the book „Raumakustik – Wie man Räume hörgerecht besser gestaltet“. His mission is to create exceptional acoustic environments for music, communication, art, and entertainment while sharing the knowledge and experiences gained along the way.

Thorsten Rohde Co-Founder (Business Development)

Thorsten Rohde, born on November 24, 1962, is a highly skilled electrical engineer and acoustics expert. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialisation in audio technology from the Technical University of Graz. Over the years, Rohde has established himself as a leading figure in the field of acoustics. He is the founder of Rohde Acoustics GmbH and Co-founder of Amadeus Acoustics GmbH. With a rich professional background, Thorsten started his career at Siemens AG, where he worked on technical projects like the Munich Airport and the New Munich Trade Fair. In 2001, he launched his own engineering firm specialising in electroacoustics and sound reinforcement technology. Rohde also served as a court-appointed expert for noise prevention and acoustics until 2023. In addition to his entrepreneurial success, Thorsten is dedicated to education. He has been a lecturer at the Technical University of Graz since 2001 and at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna since 2013. His expertise extends across numerous professional organizations, and he has contributed to major acoustic projects. Outside of work, he enjoys sailing, playing guitar, and fly fishing.

Volker Werner Co-Founder & (CTO)

Volker Werner began his classical piano training at the age of five. He later studied as a “Tonmeister” at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, the University of Miami, and Banff Centre, Canada. In 2007, he co-founded PDV Records, specializing in sound design for concerts and shows, audio-visual productions and music for motion picture. His work includes major events like the Vienna Festival opening, Disney in Concert, and Opera in the Quarry, as well as televised performances with renowned artists such as Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Diana Damrau. Werner is a lecturer at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. As CTO of Amadeus Acoustics, he is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of active acoustics for both musicians and audiences. A career highlight was the opening concert in Andermatt featuring the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, where Amadeus played a key role in realizing the groundbreaking acoustic experience.

Kaspar Glattfelder (Technical Consultant)

Kaspar Glattfelder is an acoustic engineer and musician based in Vienna, Austria. He completed the master’s degree in “Elektrotechnik-Toningenieur” at the technical university in Graz where he gathered a profound knowledge in all significant areas of acoustics. The bachelor’s degree was concluded with a deep dive into active acoustic systems in cooperation with Amadeus Acoustics in the course of the temporary installation at the “Kasematten” in Graz. He later worked as an acoustic engineer, involved in spatial audio applications and signal processing as well as acoustic design of microphones. As an acoustic/technical consultant at Amadeus Acoustics, Glattfelder’s role is to create concepts and technical drawings of new installations and support the clients to successfully complete the projects.

Jörn Nettingsmeier (Tuning Partner)

Jörn studied music at Folkwang University Essen and computer science at University Duisburg-Essen, and has been freelancing as a sound and event engineer since the 90s. At Amadeus, he works as a tuning specialist, assists clients in project planning, and teaches workshops for new colleagues and partners. He is a master craftsman of event engineering and a member of the board at Verband Deutscher Tonmeister. Jörn lives in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

María Cecilia (Chechi) Ayalde Ángel Marketing Coordinator

Maria Cecilia Ayalde Angel, or ‘Chechi’, is a sound engineer from Bogotá, Colombia, now residing in Brighton, UK. Chechi’s journey with Amadeus Acoustics began during her bachelor’s internship at Austria’s Oper im Steinburch, where she worked alongside co-founder Volker in the live sound team. The experience was Chechi’s first exposure to Amadeus’s technology in an open space, and it sparked her fascination with the company’s innovative approach to sound. Since 2022, Maria has supported Amadeus as a freelance community manager and recently transitioned to Marketing Coordinator. In her current role, she oversees the development and execution of marketing strategies, manages digital content, and builds industry relationships to engage new audiences. Chechi’s background in both sound engineering and marketing helps bridge the gap between Amadeus’s technical innovations and the needs of its community.

Simon Neeten (R&D Engineer)

Simon Neeten holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media Technology from the University of Applied Sciences Hamburg. He gained hands-on experience as a sound engineer for a well-known radio station and later worked as a project engineer. Simon is currently pursuing a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and Audio Engineering at Graz University of Technology to deepen his knowledge of acoustics and signal processing. This program complements his work at Amadeus, where he focuses on solving acoustic challenges and signal-processing tasks. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar.

Ineke Hellingman (International Business Development)

Ineke Hellingman is a Dutch concert pianist, studying in Amsterdam and in Paris at the Ecole normale de musique Alfred Cortot. Her interest in technological innovation within the cultural field led to her working in the vibrant international start-up scene for innovative companies such as Music Traveler (founded by Aleksey Igudesman) and VeloConcerts. As a cultural manager, she has hosted many cultural productions in Europe, such as festivals (Festival Piano Prestige in Béziers, France), academies (Academie Philippe Jaroussky in Paris), as well as managing large educational projects. Ineke joined Amadeus in 2020 and has taken on various roles throughout the company’s development. Most recently, she became responsible for international business development at Amadeus Acoustics.

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Show Notes

Amadeus Acoustics Website – https://amadeus-acoustics.com/

Amadeus Technology – https://amadeus-acoustics.com/art

Amadeus Showrooms – https://amadeus-acoustics.com/showrooms

Amadeus Academy – https://amadeus-acoustics.com/academy

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/amadeus-acoustics/

Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass

How to access the content from our Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series? Head out to our Patreon. The sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. The livestream contains video demonstrations and spatial audio playback with live Q&A. Keep up to date with our upcoming events, announcements and industry news by subscribing to our newsletter.

Survey

We want to hear from you! We really value our community and would appreciate it if you would take our very quick survey and help us make the Immersive Audio Podcast even better: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3Y9B2MJ Thank you!

Credits

This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott.

17 Jan 2025

Episode 110 Amadeus Acoustics (Part 1)

By Immersive Audio Podcast

 

Summary

In this three-part series of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel travels to Vienna, Austria to meet –  Amadeus Acoustics. Their team of innovative engineers, seasoned acousticians, musicians and tonmeisters, developed solutions for acoustic enhancement for live music and speech in multi-purpose venues, concert halls and theatres. Amadeus Immersive Audio provides 3D sound source spatialisation and rendering with accurate localisation and envelopment for indoor and outdoor venues. In part one, you’ll learn about active acoustics and hear a binaural demonstration of the system.

Fabio Kaiser (Founder & CEO)

Fabio Kaiser is an acoustician, audio engineer, musician, and lecturer. He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Audio Engineering from the Technical University of Graz and the University of Music in Graz. During his studies, he conducted research at IRCAM in Paris, the Audio Communication Group at TU Berlin, and the ISVR at the University of Southampton. Fabio has been a consultant at Rohde Acoustics since 2012 and became a partner in 2020. He is also the co-owner of the company. In 2022, he became the CEO of Amadeus Acoustics GmbH, a company he co-founded, where he played a key role in developing active acoustic systems and immersive audio algorithms. He is also a lecturer at the Technical University of Vienna and the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten. From 2016 to 2022, Fabio served as the Managing Director of the Austrian Acoustics Association (AAA-OeGA) and remains active in professional associations such as DEGA, AES, and ASA. In 2023, he authored the book „Raumakustik – Wie man Räume hörgerecht besser gestaltet“. His mission is to create exceptional acoustic environments for music, communication, art, and entertainment while sharing the knowledge and experiences gained along the way.

Thorsten Rohde Co-Founder (Business Development)

Thorsten Rohde, born on November 24, 1962, is a highly skilled electrical engineer and acoustics expert. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialisation in audio technology from the Technical University of Graz. Over the years, Rohde has established himself as a leading figure in the field of acoustics. He is the founder of Rohde Acoustics GmbH and Co-founder of Amadeus Acoustics GmbH. With a rich professional background, Thorsten started his career at Siemens AG, where he worked on technical projects like the Munich Airport and the New Munich Trade Fair. In 2001, he launched his own engineering firm specialising in electroacoustics and sound reinforcement technology. Rohde also served as a court-appointed expert for noise prevention and acoustics until 2023. In addition to his entrepreneurial success, Thorsten is dedicated to education. He has been a lecturer at the Technical University of Graz since 2001 and at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna since 2013. His expertise extends across numerous professional organizations, and he has contributed to major acoustic projects. Outside of work, he enjoys sailing, playing guitar, and fly fishing.

Volker Werner Co-Founder & (CTO)

Volker Werner began his classical piano training at the age of five. He later studied as a “Tonmeister” at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, the University of Miami, and Banff Centre, Canada. In 2007, he co-founded PDV Records, specializing in sound design for concerts and shows, audio-visual productions and music for motion picture. His work includes major events like the Vienna Festival opening, Disney in Concert, and Opera in the Quarry, as well as televised performances with renowned artists such as Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Diana Damrau. Werner is a lecturer at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. As CTO of Amadeus Acoustics, he is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of active acoustics for both musicians and audiences. A career highlight was the opening concert in Andermatt featuring the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, where Amadeus played a key role in realizing the groundbreaking acoustic experience.

Kaspar Glattfelder (Technical Consultant)

Kaspar Glattfelder is an acoustic engineer and musician based in Vienna, Austria. He completed the master’s degree in “Elektrotechnik-Toningenieur” at the technical university in Graz where he gathered a profound knowledge in all significant areas of acoustics. The bachelor’s degree was concluded with a deep dive into active acoustic systems in cooperation with Amadeus Acoustics in the course of the temporary installation at the “Kasematten” in Graz. He later worked as an acoustic engineer, involved in spatial audio applications and signal processing as well as acoustic design of microphones. As an acoustic/technical consultant at Amadeus Acoustics, Glattfelder’s role is to create concepts and technical drawings of new installations and support the clients to successfully complete the projects.

Jörn Nettingsmeier (Tuning Partner)

Jörn studied music at Folkwang University Essen and computer science at University Duisburg-Essen, and has been freelancing as a sound and event engineer since the 90s. At Amadeus, he works as a tuning specialist, assists clients in project planning, and teaches workshops for new colleagues and partners. He is a master craftsman of event engineering and a member of the board at Verband Deutscher Tonmeister. Jörn lives in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

María Cecilia (Chechi) Ayalde Ángel Marketing Coordinator

Maria Cecilia Ayalde Angel, or ‘Chechi’, is a sound engineer from Bogotá, Colombia, now residing in Brighton, UK. Chechi’s journey with Amadeus Acoustics began during her bachelor’s internship at Austria’s Oper im Steinburch, where she worked alongside co-founder Volker in the live sound team. The experience was Chechi’s first exposure to Amadeus’s technology in an open space, and it sparked her fascination with the company’s innovative approach to sound. Since 2022, Maria has supported Amadeus as a freelance community manager and recently transitioned to Marketing Coordinator. In her current role, she oversees the development and execution of marketing strategies, manages digital content, and builds industry relationships to engage new audiences. Chechi’s background in both sound engineering and marketing helps bridge the gap between Amadeus’s technical innovations and the needs of its community.

Simon Neeten (R&D Engineer)

Simon Neeten holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media Technology from the University of Applied Sciences Hamburg. He gained hands-on experience as a sound engineer for a well-known radio station and later worked as a project engineer. Simon is currently pursuing a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and Audio Engineering at Graz University of Technology to deepen his knowledge of acoustics and signal processing. This program complements his work at Amadeus, where he focuses on solving acoustic challenges and signal-processing tasks. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar.

Ineke Hellingman (International Business Development)

Ineke Hellingman is a Dutch concert pianist, studying in Amsterdam and in Paris at the Ecole normale de musique Alfred Cortot. Her interest in technological innovation within the cultural field led to her working in the vibrant international start-up scene for innovative companies such as Music Traveler (founded by Aleksey Igudesman) and VeloConcerts. As a cultural manager, she has hosted many cultural productions in Europe, such as festivals (Festival Piano Prestige in Béziers, France), academies (Academie Philippe Jaroussky in Paris), as well as managing large educational projects. Ineke joined Amadeus in 2020 and has taken on various roles throughout the company’s development. Most recently, she became responsible for international business development at Amadeus Acoustics.

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Show Notes

Amadeus Acoustics Website – https://amadeus-acoustics.com/

Amadeus Technology – https://amadeus-acoustics.com/art

Amadeus Showrooms – https://amadeus-acoustics.com/showrooms

Amadeus Academy – https://amadeus-acoustics.com/academy

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/amadeus-acoustics/

Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass

How to access the content from our Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series? Head out to our Patreon. The sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. The livestream contains video demonstrations and spatial audio playback with live Q&A. Keep up to date with our upcoming events, announcements and industry news by subscribing to our newsletter.

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We want to hear from you! We really value our community and would appreciate it if you would take our very quick survey and help us make the Immersive Audio Podcast even better: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3Y9B2MJ Thank you!

Credits

This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott.

13 Dec 2024

Episode 108 David Ledoux (Société Des Arts Technologiques)

By Immersive Audio Podcast

Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass

How to access the content from our Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series? Head out to our page on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/immersiveaudiopodcast. These sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. We go deeper by providing video demonstrations, spatial audio playback and an exclusive opportunity to interact with our expert guests. Our latest instalment features the Co-Founder and CEO of Atmoky – Dr Markus Zaunschirm, the Co-Founder and Lead Developer at Atmoky – Christian Schörkhuber and audio, director at VRelax – Jelmer Althuis! In this session, we cover spatial and interactive sound design for games, XR and web applications using cutting-edge authoring tools by https://atmoky.com/.

Keep up to date with our upcoming events, announcements and industry news by subscribing to our newsletter https://immersiveaudiopodcast.com/.

Summary

In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the Research Integrator in immersive sound at the Society for Arts and Technology – David Ledoux from Montreal, Canada.

Holder of a Master’s degree in composition and sound creation, David has spent countless hours experimenting with sound spatialization in the speaker domes at the Faculty of Music at the University of Montreal. As a teaching assistant in acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound recording, and mixing, as well as a research assistant for the Groupe de Recherche en Immersion Spatiale (GRIS), David has acquired unique expertise while contributing to the development of SpatGRIS, an open-source software suite for sound spatialization. After serving as the Immersive Lead Audio, overseeing the operational integration of the new 93.5 channels audio system for the Satosphere and providing technical support to artists in residence, David is now working as a Research-Integrator in immersive sound at the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT), offering services and consulting in scenophony for various projects, both for internal needs and external partners of the SAT. David is also a Collaborating Member of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Music and Multimedia Technologies (CIRMMT). David covers various immersive audio initiatives and projects under the SAT umbrella featuring the 93.5 channel audio system for the Satosphere and we dive into the concept of Scenophonic Spatial Audio.

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Show Notes

David Ledoux –  LinkedIn

David Ledoux Instagram

David Ledoux Personal Website

SAT Official Website

SAT Projects

Scenophonic Spatial Audio Facebook Group

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Credits

This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott.

25 Oct 2024

Episode 106 (DOK Exchange XR)

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Summary

In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel co-hosts the DOK Exchange XR annual podcast with its regular host and curator – Weronika Lewandowska. They are joined by a spatial audio designer and engineer – Aili Niimura and a spatial audio designer and co-founder at DELTA Soundworks – Ana Monte. 

We discuss how to enhance human interactions through spatial audio and how to approach designing audio experiences that foster meaningful connections within immersive environments. Can spatial audio help create more collaborative or socially engaging XR experiences, how does the physical environment influence design choices and what are the challenges Ana and Aili face when it comes to the integration of spatial audio for immersive experiences that may involve both fully digital and speaker-based deployment and much more.

Weronika Lewandowska is the coordinator of DOK Exchange XR, a spoken word poet and performer with a PhD in cultural studies. She experiments with interdisciplinary forms of poetry, and her work has been published internationally and exhibited eg. at The Palais de Tokyo in Paris. She co-directed, wrote, and produced the VR experience “Nightsss”, which premiered at Sundance. She has served as an expert for the Committee for Innovative Film Projects at the National Film Institute Poland (2021) and mentors the Climate Challenge XR project for the European Space Agency. She curates innovative XR showcases, such as the “Embodied Realms” festival focused on XR and performance art in Poland and, the “XRossspace Showcase” in BFI London (2023).  She writes and researches XR climate games for the Guest XR (AI RL Agent) research project.

Aili Niimura is a spatial audio designer and engineer dedicated to pushing the boundaries of spatial audio and AR/VR. Currently working on spatial audio prototyping as a Meta contractor,  formerly driving Metaverse voice experiences at Microsoft Mesh, and spatial audio experiences and devices at Bang & Olufsen. Her focus revolves around end-to-end spatial design, aiming to bridge the gap between art and technology in these areas: Voices in the Metaverse, Spatial Audio Prototyping, Immersive Sound Design, Tuning Spatial Audio Algorithms, Audio Tooling for creators and Spatial Audio to enhance human interactions. 

Ana Monte is a leading expert in spatial audio, co-founder, and sound designer at DELTA Soundworks. Ana specialises in creating immersive audio content that places listeners inside the story across formats like XR, Fulldome, and Themed Attractions. She draws inspiration for authentic soundscapes from her deep interest in different cultures and her experience as a sound recordist and sound designer for documentaries.

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Show Notes

DOK Exchange XR is DOK Leipzig’s networking and inspiration programme on interactive and immersive storytelling with a focus on XR works and the sustainable development of the international community of XR creators, producers and distributors. This year’s programme focuses on Spatial Audio and will take place in a hybrid form on 31 October and 1 November 2024.   For more information follow – https://www.dok-leipzig.de/en/dok-exchange-xr#-dok-exchange-xr-conference

Weronika Lewandowska LinkedIn

Aili Niimura  LinkedIn 

Ana Monte LinkedIn 

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Credits

This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott.

06 Sep 2024

Episode 105 Sol Rezza (Dimensions of a Sphere)

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Announcement

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series. The sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. We go a level deeper by providing video demonstrations, spatial audio playback and an exclusive opportunity to interact with our expert guests. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/immersive-audio-podcast-masterclass-with-dr-hyunkook-lee-tickets-977952280597

We proudly present our first expert guest Dr. Hyunkook Lee, Professor of Audio and Psychoacoustic Engineering, and the Director of the Applied Psychoacoustics Laboratory (APL), University of Huddersfield, UK. In this masterclass, our audience will learn about psychoacoustic and cognitive aspects of binaural perception, the binauralasation technology and practical use cases of Virtuoso. https://apl-hud.com/product/virtuoso/

Summary

In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the composer and sound designer – Sol Rezza from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Sol Rezza is a composer, sound designer, and audio engineer who has carved a path in the realms of immersive narratives and spatial audio. Residing in Mexico for 14 years enriched her understanding of soundscapes and aboriginal narratives concerning time and space. This exploration period led to a diverse skill set, including sound engineering, sound design, room acoustics, spatial audio, and immersive audio.

Rezza’s sonic creations invite audiences to reflect on how sound can redefine their relationship with the environment and the technological developments surrounding them. By employing cutting-edge methodologies such as adaptive spatial processing, real-time interactive sound design, and AI-driven audio synthesis, her goal is to establish new standards for experimental immersive sonic narratives. 

Believing in the power of collaboration, Sol actively participates in the independent creative community by organizing workshops and discussions that foster dialogue and learning in immersive audio experiences. These initiatives invite independent producers to explore their own narrative proposals, enhancing both technical skills and critical thinking about the evolving landscape of sound. 

Her portfolio includes notable works such as the album “SPIT” (2011), praised by the American press, and performances like “In the Darkness of the World” (2015), which was described as a captivating blend of sounds evoking otherworldly realms. In 2021, her audiovisual installation “Catastrophic Forgetting” debuted at the X-Church Cultural Center, utilizing a state-of-the-art multichannel sound system. 

Currently, Sol is researching the influence of advanced audio technologies on digital storytelling. Through her work, she aims to inspire the next generation of audio artists and professionals, expanding the vital role of sound in shaping our perceptions of time and space.

Sol talks about her projects whilst exploring concepts of time and space through the lens of new technologies such as spatial audio and artificial intelligence.

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Show Notes

Sol Rezza LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/solrezza/

Sol Rezza Official Website – https://solrezza.net/en/

Sol Rezza Research – https://solrezza.net/en/immersive-audio-research/

Sol Rezza Instagrm – https://www.instagram.com/sol.rezza/

Sol Rezza – Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/solrezza

Sol Rezza Email – [email protected]

The Turbulence Sound Matrix – https://archive.aec.at/media/assets/38c52969b8c4fec6cd15e091fc08cc58.pdf

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This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott.

09 Aug 2024

Episode 104 David Rosenberg & Glen Neath (DARKFIELD)

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Summary

In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel is joined by the co-founders and artistic directors at DARKFIELD – David Rosenberg and Glen Neath from London, UK.

David and Glen co-founded DARKFIELD in 2016. David previously co-founded Shunt and directed all their shows: The Ballad of Bobby Francois, Tennis Show, Dance Bear Dance, Tropicana, Amato Saltone, Money, The Architects and The Boy Who Climbed Out Of His Face. Working with Frauke Requardt he conceived and co-directed The Roof, Electric Hotel and Motor Show, for which he used binaural sound recordings to allow the audience intimate access to distant spaces. David co-directed DeadClub, which was presented at The Place, and he is one of the team behind Wiretapper,  an audio project hiding performances in public spaces.

Glen has written novels, and plays for radio, for the stage and non-theatre locations, performed by rehearsed and unrehearsed actors and by members of the public who are also the audience. Projects include Wedding, Free Show (bring money) Die or Run with Hannah Ringham, Hide with Lizzie Clachan, Unpack with Neil Bennun and Hello for Dummies and Romcom with Ant Hampton. His radio plays for BBC Radio 4 include Listen Up, Six Impossible Things, Occupied, The Long Count and an adaptation of The Arabian Nights. His debut novel, The Outgoing Man, was launched by Portobello Books in 2005 and was shortlisted for the Authors’ Club Best First Novel Award. Glen Neath and David Rosenberg have been collaborating since 2012. Previous shows Ring (2013) and Fiction (2015), both produced by Fuel, toured extensively and had several sell-out runs in London.

David and Glen talk about the creation of DARKFIELD as a company and a form of immersive entertainment and we dive into binaural sound design behind their most successful shows.  

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Show Notes

David Rosenberg LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rosenberg-84939a175/

Glen Neath LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-neath-8a9b3635/

Victoria Eyton LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaeyton/

DARKFIELD Website  – https://www.darkfield.org/

DARKFIELD Shows – https://www.darkfield.org/shows

DARKFIELD Tickets – https://www.darkfield.org/whatson

 

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This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott.

24 May 2024

Episode 102 David Lopez de Arenosa (Curious Immersive)

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This episode is sponsored by HHB Communications, the UK’s leader in Pro Audio Technology. For years HHB has been delivering the latest and most innovative pro audio solutions to the world’s top recording studios, post facilities, and broadcasters. The team at HHB provide best-in-class consultation, installation, training, and technical support to customers who want to build or upgrade their studio environment for immersive audio workflow. To find out more or book a demo at their HQ facility visit www.hhb.co.uk

Summary

In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the live sound engineer and immersive audio specialist – David Lopez de Arenosa from LA, US.

David Lopez de Arenosa is a live sound engineer and immersive audio specialist. He has deployed sound systems for some of the largest concerts and festivals in the United States such as Coachella and EDC Las Vegas, and has mixed front-of-house and monitors for many world-renowned artists across a multitude of genres. He is also the founder of Curious Immersive, a design and production company that brings immersive audio technologies to the live entertainment industry. Recent projects include the Sonic Sphere New York, the Polygon Stage at Wonderfruit Festival in Thailand, and many brand activations and fan experiences for companies such as Audible, Cisco, Warner Music Group and more.

David talks about the entire process of getting an immersive live show from the studio to the crowds, covering pre-production, different immersive rendering technologies, mixing techniques and sound systems.

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Show Notes

David Lopez de Arenosa LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lopez-de-arenosa/

Curious Immersive – https://www.curiousimmersive.com/

Envelope  – https://envelop.us/page/software

L-ISA – https://l-isa.l-acoustics.com/technology/

Spat Revolution – https://www.flux.audio/project/spat-revolution/

Soundscape – https://www.dbsoundscape.com/global/en/

Polygon – https://www.facebook.com/PolygonLiveStage/

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Innovate Audio offers a range of software-based spatial audio processing tools. Their latest product, panLab Console, is a macOS application that adds 3D spatial audio rendering capabilities to live audio mixing consoles, including popular models from Yamaha, Midas and Behringer. This means you can achieve an object-based audio workflow, utilising the hardware you already own. Immersive Audio Podcast listeners can get an exclusive 20% discount on all panLab licences, use code Immersive20 at checkout. Find out more at innovateaudio.co.uk *Offer available until June 2024.*

HOLOPLOT is a Berlin-based pro-audio company, which features the multi-award-winning X1 Matrix Array. X1 is software-driven, combining 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wave Field Synthesis to achieve authentic sound localisation and complete control over sound in both the vertical and horizontal axes. HOLOPLOT is pivoting the revolution in sound control, enabling the positioning of virtual loudspeakers within a space, allowing for a completely new way of designing and experiencing immersive audio on a large scale. To find more, visit holoplot.com.

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03 May 2024

Episode 101 Ryan Ulyate (Mixing Music in Dolby Atmos)

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This episode is sponsored by HHB Communications, the UK’s leader in Pro Audio Technology. For years HHB has been delivering the latest and most innovative pro audio solutions to the world’s top recording studios, post facilities, and broadcasters. The team at HHB provide best-in-class consultation, installation, training, and technical support to customers who want to build or upgrade their studio environment for immersive audio workflow. To find out more or book a demo at their HQ facility visit www.hhb.co.uk

Summary

In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the Grammy nominated music producer, recording and mixing engineer – Ryan Ulyate from Topanga, US.

Ryan Ulyate has been recording, mixing and producing music for over 40 years with credits on over 120 records working with artists such as ELO, George Harrison, Mick Fleetwood and many others. In 2004 he began a long relationship with Tom Petty, recording, mixing and co-producing several albums. Starting in 2020 Ryan began remixing albums from the Petty catalogue in Dolby Atmos, including Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Greatest Hits.

Ryan talks about his long-standing career in the music industry, his recently released Grammy-nominated immersive solo album Act-3, and we talk about music mixing in Dolby Atmos. 

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Show Notes

Ryan Ulyate LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-ulyate-9b4630/

Ryan Ulyate Gives Us the Full Breakdown of His Stellar Dolby Atmos Mixes for Tom Petty’s Greatest Hits – https://www.soundandvision.com/content/ryan-ulyate-gives-us-full-breakdown-his-stellar-dolby-atmos-mixes-tom-petty-s-greatest-hits

2024 GRAMMYs Winners & Nominees List – https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list

ACT 3 (IMMERSIVE EDITION) – https://immersiveaudioalbum.com/https://music.apple.com/us/album/act-3/1716301899

Q&A: RYAN ULYATE ON HIS GRAMMY-NOMINATED SOLO ALBUM ACT 3, TOM PETTY’S MOJO, AND MORE – https://immersiveaudioalbum.com/qa-ryan-ulyate-on-act-3-tom-pettys-mojo-and-more/

Our Sponsors

Innovate Audio offers a range of software-based spatial audio processing tools. Their latest product, panLab Console, is a macOS application that adds 3D spatial audio rendering capabilities to live audio mixing consoles, including popular models from Yamaha, Midas and Behringer. This means you can achieve an object-based audio workflow, utilising the hardware you already own. Immersive Audio Podcast listeners can get an exclusive 20% discount on all panLab licences, use code Immersive20 at checkout. Find out more at innovateaudio.co.uk *Offer available until June 2024.*

HOLOPLOT is a Berlin-based pro-audio company, which features the multi-award-winning X1 Matrix Array. X1 is software-driven, combining 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wave Field Synthesis to achieve authentic sound localisation and complete control over sound in both the vertical and horizontal axes. HOLOPLOT is pivoting the revolution in sound control, enabling the positioning of virtual loudspeakers within a space, allowing for a completely new way of designing and experiencing immersive audio on a large scale. To find more, visit holoplot.com.

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Credits

This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott.

26 Jan 2024

Episode 95 Gavin Kearney & Helena Daffern (AudioLab, University of York)

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This episode is sponsored by HHB Communications, the UK’s leader in Pro Audio Technology. For years HHB has been delivering the latest and most innovative pro audio solutions to the world’s top recording studios, post facilities, and broadcasters. The team at HHB provide best-in-class consultation, installation, training, and technical support to customers who want to build or upgrade their studio environment for immersive audio workflow. To find out more or book a demo at their HQ facility visit www.hhb.co.uk

Summary

In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel is joined by Professors Gavin Kearney and Helena Daffern from the AudioLab at the School of Physics Engineering and Technology at the University of York, UK.

Gavin Kearney is a Professor of Audio Engineering at the School of Physics Engineering and Technology at the University of York. He is an active researcher, technologist and sound designer for immersive technologies and has published over a hundred articles and patents relating to immersive audio. He graduated from Dublin Institute of Technology in 2002 with an honours degree in Electronic Engineering and has since obtained both MSc and PhD degrees in Audio Signal Processing from Trinity College Dublin. He joined the University of York as a Lecturer in Sound Design at the Department of Theatre, Film and Television in January 2011 and moved to the Department of Electronic Engineering in 2016. He leads a team of researchers at York Audiolab which focuses on different facets of immersive and interactive audio, including spatial audio and surround sound, real-time audio signal processing, Ambisonics and spherical acoustics, game audio/audio for virtual and augmented reality and recording and audio post-production technique development.

Helena Daffern is currently a Professor in Music Science and Technology at the School of Physics Engineering and Technology at the University of York. Her research utilises interdisciplinary approaches to investigate voice science and acoustics, particularly singing performance, vocal pedagogy, choral singing and singing for health and well-being. Recent projects explore the potential of virtual reality to improve access to group singing activities and as a tool for singing performance research. She received a BA (Hons.) degree in music, an M.A. degree in music, and a PhD in music technology, all from the University of York, UK, in 2004, 2005, and 2009. She went on to complete training as a classical singer at Trinity College of Music and worked in London as a singer and teacher before returning to York. Her research utilises interdisciplinary approaches to investigate voice science and acoustics, particularly singing performance, vocal pedagogy, choral singing and singing for health and well-being. Recent projects explore the potential of virtual reality to improve access to group singing activities and as a tool for singing performance research.

Helena and Gavin talk about the recently announced CoSTAR project – the initiative focuses on leveraging a novel R&D in virtual production technologies including CGI, spatial audio, motion capture and extended reality to create groundbreaking live performance experiences.

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Show Notes

Gavin Kearney Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-p-kearney/?originalSubdomain=uk

Helena Daffern Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-daffern-32822439/?originalSubdomain=uk

AudioLab – https://audiolab.york.ac.uk/

University of York – https://www.york.ac.uk/

CoSTAR Project – https://audiolab.york.ac.uk/audiolab-at-the-forefront-of-pioneering-the-future-of-live-performance-with-a-new-rd-lab/

BBC Maida Vale Studios – https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/venue/bbc-maida-vale-studios 

AudioLab goes to BBC Maida Vale Recording Studios – https://audiolab.york.ac.uk/audiolab-goes-to-bbc-maida-vale-recording-studios/

Project SAFFIRE – https://audiolab.york.ac.uk/saffire/

Our Sponsors

Innovate Audio offers a range of software-based spatial audio processing tools. Their latest product, panLab Console, is a macOS application that adds 3D spatial audio rendering capabilities to live audio mixing consoles, including popular models from Yamaha, Midas and Behringer. This means you can achieve an object-based audio workflow, utilising the hardware you already own. Immersive Audio Podcast listeners can get an exclusive 20% discount on all panLab licences, use code Immersive20 at checkout. Find out more at innovateaudio.co.uk *Offer available until June 2024.*

HOLOPLOT is a Berlin-based pro-audio company, which features the multi-award-winning X1 Matrix Array. X1 is software-driven, combining 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wave Field Synthesis to achieve authentic sound localisation and complete control over sound in both the vertical and horizontal axes. HOLOPLOT is pivoting the revolution in sound control, enabling the positioning of virtual loudspeakers within a space, allowing for a completely new way of designing and experiencing immersive audio on a large scale. To find more, visit holoplot.com.

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Credits

This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott.

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