Discover products and tools for MPEG-H Audio that cover the entire broadcast chain and see real-life applications of the sole mandatory audio system of Brazil‘s upcoming TV 3.0 standard. Visit us at the Fraunhofer IBC booth B80, Hall 8 in Amsterdam from September 13 to 16.
Every year, the who is who of the broadcast industry from Europe and all over the world meets in Amsterdam to compare notes on what is new. Fraunhofer IIS will exhibit recent developments surrounding the MPEG-H Audio system. Just a few weeks ago, Brazil’s SBTVD Forum finalized the standardization of their next-generation TV 3.0 infrastructure with the Fraunhofer technology as the sole mandatory audio codec. Now, the new system will be gradually rolled out under the brand name DTV+. At the recent sports celebration in Paris, Brazilian media giant Globo showcased a complete DTV+ broadcast chain, proving that it is ready to go and that tools, devices, and specifications are in place for every step of the way.
Customer Experience
Major global CE brands are now implementing MPEG-H Audio support into their devices to open the doors for immersive, personalized experiences to global audiences.
- TV 2.5 using ISDB-Tb with MPEG-H Audio with one of the new TV models from Hisense for TV 2.5 and TV 3.0.
- See the upcoming DTV+ (TV 3.0) experience in real life with a prototype TV model by LG featuring MPEG-H Audio and VVC support.
- The set-top-boxes on display from Shenzhen Jiuzhou Electric, Tolka Telecommunications and VBox enable viewers to customize their audio experience without exchanging their TV set.
- With their AndroidTV App, Mirakulo created a solution that turns any TV into an MPEG-H Audio capable device ready for today’s Brazilian broadcast (TV 2.5) and future TV 3.0.
Content Production and Delivery
MPEG-H Audio content production will highlight the importance of personalized options for audiences and the various solutions available for content providers and specialists.
- See the implementation in creators’ favorite production tools by Avid, Steinberg, Blackmagic Design, and Salsa Sound.
- Get an insight into a wide range of products available on the market that cover the entire broadcast chain, including encoders, Authoring and Monitoring Units and solutions like Live Extreme from Korg, an internet video streaming system that uses MPEG-H Audio to deliver highest-quality immersive audio.
- Discover how to effortlessly personalize content to meet audience needs and preferences with MPEG-H Dialog+, which can enhance the dialogue for new and legacy content, and the Fraunhofer Loudness Analyzer, which helps content providers to level up quality control and improve their audience’s listening experience by providing information on speech quality and loudness metrics
- Explore Saranyu’s AI-based solution for multilingual audio, which is angled towards EdTech, marketing video applications, and sports-based fan engagement platforms. It uses MPEG-H Audio to allow personalized playback in any language.
Industry-wide Implementation
Also visit the Ultra HD Forum booth (3.B21 in Hall 3), where a Full Stack Demonstration of Brazil’s DTV+ (TV 3.0) system with MPEG-H Audio, Advanced HDR by Technicolor® and VVC will be put on by Fraunhofer IIS, Interdigital, and Ateme. It includes encoder and display-side solutions for implementing SBTVD standards (including TV 2.5 and TV 3.0) and will showcase the impactful interactive and immersive sound experience along with the most vivid high dynamic range HDR images.
