Episode 114 Nomono (Part 2)

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07 Mar 2025

Episode 114 Nomono (Part 2)

By Immersive Audio Podcast

Summary

In this two-part series of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel travels to Oslo and Trondheim to meet the Nonomo team behind the Norwegian start-up whose innovation in hardware and cloud-processing aimed to enhance spatial sound recording and post production workflow. In this second episode, we are going to discuss the importance of machine learning for audio, behind the cloud-processing and speech enhancement, talk about the unique Nomono spatial sound recorder design and sustainability policies for hardware manufacturing, and we’ll look into the company’s future roadmap and vision aimed at simplifying spatial audio production.

Kristine Snyder (CEO)

Kristine Snyder is the CEO of Nomono, a company dedicated to simplifying podcast and broadcast journalism production through intuitive hardware and software solutions. With a passion for immersive audio and the power of sound to connect people, Kristine leads Nomono in its mission to make storytelling as effortless and impactful as having a conversation. Kristine is deeply passionate about people and believes in the transformative power of great teamwork. She fosters a collaborative, trust-based and innovative culture at Nomono, enabling the team to push boundaries and bring groundbreaking audio solutions to storytellers worldwide. Before joining Nomono, Kristine worked as a commercial lawyer specialising in intellectual property, bringing a unique perspective to her role by combining strategic leadership with a deep appreciation for Nomono’s vision and technology.

Audun Solvang (Senior Audio Researcher)

Audun Solvang is an entrepreneur, innovator, and researcher with a deep passion for sound. With expertise in audio signal processing, microphone and speaker arrays, psychoacoustics, 3D audio, and room acoustics. His career spans roles in both academia and industry, having co-founded Nomono, where he currently conducts research. Audun’s work has focused on innovative approaches in microphone arrays, beamforming, and sound localization, contributing to a number of patents in the field. With a PhD in audio signal processing from NTNU, he is committed to pushing the boundaries of audio technology while actively shaping the future of sound in communication and entertainment.

Sigurd Saue (Head of Audio Signal Processing) Sigurd has more than 25 years of experience in audio signal processing, music technology and software development. His career includes pioneer work on sonification of seismic data for Statoil, the position as lead software engineer at Voxelvision and as team leader for seismic signal processing in Petrel/Schlumberger. In parallel he has implemented electronic art installations with internationally acclaimed composers and artists. He has served 8 years as associate professor in Music Technology at NTNU.

Ruben Åeng (Lead Audio Engineer)

Ruben Åeng is the lead audio engineer at Nomono, where he was hired in August of 2021. With 12 years of experience from Film and TV production audio, and postproduction, he is involved in many aspects of different teams at Nomono. Including QA, Growth, Content and R&D. For the last two years, he has investigated Ambisonics in particular, but also other immersive audio formats, and immersive media in general.

Iver Jordal (Senior Machine Learning Engineer)

Iver Jordal is a senior machine learning engineer at Nomono, where he ensures their speech enhancement technology delivers great audio quality. With over 20 years of programming experience, his background spans full-stack development, music technology, and a specialization in artificial intelligence. At Nomono, he blends traditional DSP techniques with cutting-edge AI while optimizing processing speed, so users receive their enhanced recordings faster. Outside of work, he’s a dad, vocalist, mountain biker, and demoscener.

Karoline Müller (Industrial Design Lead)

Karoline Müller is the Industrial Design Lead at Nomono, where she has been shaping the company’s products since joining in 2020. Starting as an industrial designer, she has contributed across various design disciplines, bringing creativity and versatility to the team. Over the years, she has played a key role in refining Nomono’s product experiences and design expressions. Passionate about lasting products, she led Nomono’s sustainability committee to drive conscious business practices.

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Show Notes

Nomono Website – https://nomono.co/

Nomono Sound Capsule – https://nomono.co/sound-capsule

Nomono Cloud – https://nomono.co/nomono-cloud

Nomono Spatial Audio – https://nomono.co/spatial-audio-with-nomono

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/c/nomonosound

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/nomonosound/posts/?feedView=all

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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Credits

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

 

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.

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.

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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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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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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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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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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26 Mar 2024

Episode 100 State of Play of Immersive Audio – Past, Present & Future (SXSW 2024)

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Summary

In this 100th-anniversary episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles travel to the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas to host a panel discussion on the State of Play of Immersive Audio – Past, Present & Future. We proudly feature our special guests the Segment Manager for Immersive and Experiential Applications at HOLOPLOT – Natalia Szczepanczyk and the Co-Founder and CTO of Audioscenic Limited – Marcos Simón.

This panel highlights the key developments that have defined the immersive audio industry for the past decade, reflects on the current trends and looks to the future. Our expert guests cover the key sectors: large-scale immersive events, interactive live performance, spatial audio for consumer devices and specialist virtual training and immersive media production. In an era where audio experiences are becoming increasingly integral to entertainment, gaming, virtual reality, and beyond, understanding the latest innovations and market dynamics is crucial. We discuss spatial audio, content creation, consumer adoption, and market challenges and opportunities.

Natalia Szczepanczyk (HOLOPLOT)

Natalia Szczepanczyk is the Segment Manager for Immersive and Experiential Applications at HOLOPLOT. She has a design and consultancy background and previously worked with loudspeaker manufacturer Genelec and consultancies Mouchel and Buro Happold. Natalia specialises in audio system design and acoustics for experiential audience experiences within the themed entertainment and experiential sectors.

Marcos Simón (AUDIOSCENIC)

Marcos Simón is the Co-Founder and CTO of Audioscenic Limited.  He is a world expert in sound beamforming technologies and audio signal processing that turned into an entrepreneur to change the way people currently consume spatial audio.  Marcos Simón graduated in 2010 from the Technical University of Madrid with a B.Sc. in Telecommunications. Later he joined the University of Southampton where he pursued a PhD in using sound beamforming to improve audibility in hard-of-hearing people. He later did post-doctoral research in spatial audio at the same institution and went on to co-found Audioscenic in 2019. Marcos is currently focused on the commercialisation of Audioscenic technology and on liaising with the wider audio industry advocating for making spatial audio a present reality. Marcos combines his innovation passion with a love for cooking, sailing and DJing electronic music.

Monica Bolles (Resonant Interactions)

Monica Bolles has been working with spatial audio since 2011 when she first gained access to her local planetarium’s 15.1-channel surround system. Since then she has been continuously building toolsets in Max MSP to create large textured soundscapes that explore space, movement, and interaction. She is both a technician and an artist. She works to help artists and composers translate their work to spatial environments while at the same time creating and producing her own works that have been exhibited in large-scale multi-channel speaker arrays ranging in size from 8 to 140 channels. She is currently co-host of the Immersive Audio Podcast and helps to host the Spatial Audio Meetups organized by NOTAM.

Oliver Kadel (1.618 Digital)

Oliver Kadel is a multi-award-winning 3D sound designer, recording and mixing engineer based in London, UK. Since 2014 he’s worked on over 200 projects delivering spatial and interactive audio for new-generation immersive media including VR, MR, AR and 360, covering a broad range of sectors from virtual training and branded content to films, gaming, and location-based installations.  In early 2018, Oliver and his team launched the Immersive Audio Podcast which hosts industry experts and influential guests discussing all areas of immersive audio and the XR industry.

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SXSW – https://schedule.sxsw.com/2024/events/PP132288

Natalia Szczepanczyk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nszcz/

HOLOPLOT – https://holoplot.com

Marcos Simón – https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmfsg/

AUDIOSCENIC – https://www.audioscenic.com/

Monica Bolles – https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-bolles/

Oliver Kadel – https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverkadel/

Our Sponsors

HHB Communications is 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

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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