Auditoria Magazine
  • News
      • Acoustics
      • Audio & Communications
      • Design
      • Digital & Smart Technologies
      • Displays
      • Events & Awards
      • Lighting
      • New Venues
      • Operations
      • People
      • Refurbishment
      • Retail
      • Safety & Security
      • Seating
      • Software
      • Stage Technology
  • Features
  • Online Magazines
    • 2024 Annual Showcase
    • 2023 Annual Showcase
    • 2022 Annual Showcase
    • 2020 VOL 2
    • 2020 VOL 1
    • 2019
    • 2018-19
    • Subscribe Free!
  • Videos
  • Events
  • Supplier Spotlight
LinkedIn YouTube X (Twitter)
Subscribe to Magazine Subscribe to Email Newsletter Media Pack
Auditoria Magazine
  • News
      • Acoustics
      • Audio & Communications
      • Design
      • Digital & Smart Technologies
      • Displays
      • Events & Awards
      • Lighting
      • New Venues
      • Operations
      • People
      • Refurbishment
      • Retail
      • Safety & Security
      • Seating
      • Software
      • Stage Technology
  • Features
  • Online Magazines
    1. 2024 Annual Showcase
    2. 2023 Annual Showcase
    3. 2022 Annual Showcase
    4. 2020 VOL 2
    5. 2020 VOL 1
    6. 2019
    7. Subscribe Free!
    Featured
    In This Issue header image
    29th November 2024

    In This Issue – 2025 Annual Showcase

    Online Magazines By Izzy Kington
    Recent
    In This Issue header image

    In This Issue – 2025 Annual Showcase

    29th November 2024
    In This Issue header image

    In This Issue – 2024 Annual Showcase

    23rd November 2023

    In This Issue – 2023 Annual Showcase

    2nd December 2022
  • Videos
  • Events
  • Supplier Spotlight
Auditoria Magazine
Audio & Communications

New immersive processors and software update from Amadeus

Izzy KingtonBy Izzy Kington2nd February 20234 Mins Read
Share LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email
Holophonix processors

Amadeus has unveiled a 2.1 software version for its immersive platforms – Holophonix Servers, and the Holophonix Native app for macOS – at the 2023 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) conference in Barcelona. This is in addition to the announcement of two new configurations for its hardware processor, offering 128 outputs and 64 outputs. The new 2.1 software update is free, available now.

The new Holophonix hardware configurations are available for order now and feature redesigned rear panels with Neutrik-housed connectors integrated into the aluminium chassis, including one powerCON mains connector, three etherCON connectors for remote control and Dante redundant protocol, as well as HDMI and USB 3.2 connectors for service. The updated Holophonix processor models are 1.6 times faster than the previous model. The Holophonix 128 model offers 128 x 128 I/O at 96kHz in Dante AoIP format, while the new Holophonix 64 model offers 128 inputs for 64 outputs at 96kHz in Dante AoIP format.

“Machined in three dimensions from a solid aluminium block – taking more than 20 hours to complete – the new Holophonix processor enclosure embodies all the technicality embedded and hidden within this unique tool,” said Gaetan Byk, Amadeus CEO. “We designed some interesting features for the Wave Field Synthesis (WFS) algorithm over the last months, which figure among the most interesting algorithms built-in Holophonix, used in 90% of the systems that we deploy.”

“Recent work conducted at IRCAM helped us extend and improve our WFS rendering engine,” said Thibaut Carpentier, researcher at IRCAM, lead developer, and head of the SPAT project. “Originally restricted to 2D dense linear arrays of loudspeakers, the WFS approach has been generalised and is now compatible with arbitrary 3D loudspeaker layouts. This features several optimisations for large arrays, or linear arrays with large spacing in-between loudspeakers, as well as 3D dome-like speaker layouts.”

“With immersive speaker systems, users can now create virtual sounds anywhere in 3D space; full-3D WFS gains and delays are computed in real-time, generating a convincing sound field that overcomes limitations of other techniques such as Ambisonics,” added Carpentier.

A screenshot from Holophonix Native 2.1

The new Holophonix 2.1 update features, among other improvements, a new 3D-native computation of gains and delays for the WFS algorithm, a new ‘Minimal Delay’ mode, and a new parameter called Large Stage Optimizer (LSO), designed to optimise intelligibility for spectators sitting in the very first rows.

“The Minimal Delay parameter option is only available for the WFS algorithm,” said Adrien Zanni, researcher and developer at Amadeus for the Holophonix project. “When disabled, the WFS bus calculates the source’s delays and gains related to their real position from the speaker array. Thus, moving a source away from the speaker array increases the overall delay and latency. When enabled, the bus calculates the source’s delays and gains but subtracts the distance to the nearest speaker, resulting in lower latency.”

“The LSO was originally designed for the Avignon Palace of Popes Cour d’Honneur at the Avignon Festival, which features a very large 40m-wide stage,” said Zanni. “The LSO function in version 2.1 offers an ‘intelligibility enhancement’ for spectators sitting in the very first rows, especially those who are placed on the opposite side of the on-stage performers. Based on the WFS pure rules, if a comedian, for example, performs on the very left front of the stage, the spectator placed 40m away, on the right of the audience, will hear a very low reinforcement level because of the WFS’ natural gain attenuation.”

Features for the Holophonix 2.1 update include macOS Ventura compatibility for Holophonix Native; Apple Silicon (ARM architecture) optimisation for Holophonix Native; new interfaces for source and bus creation; improvement of the presets loading; graphical enhancements on File and Display menus; and bug corrections. New additions include the Minimal Delay bus function for WFS; LSO function for WFS; a function enabling automatic bus creation from predefined speaker groups; and a function offering an automatic suggestion of the HOA order based on the number of speakers.

Share. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email
Previous ArticlePPDS unveils ‘zero-power’ digital signage series
Next Article Rigging and design software developments from Holoplot
Izzy Kington

Izzy became editor of Auditoria magazine in 2018, having previously served as assistant editor on the title earlier in her career. She is also the editor of Business Jet Interiors International and Railway Interiors International. Over the course of a decade as a business-to-business magazine editor, Izzy has covered everything from airline catering to car safety technologies, autonomous vehicles and business aviation airports. Outside of work, Izzy loves watercolour painting, live music and travel.

Related Posts

close up of loudspeaker
Audio & Communications

Adamson’s new VGt to be debuted by StageMix at Palm Expo

29th April 20252 Mins Read
concert hall
Audio & Communications

DiGiCo consoles installed at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

28th April 20255 Mins Read
stage with audio equipment
Audio & Communications

Meyer Sound’s Panther chosen for Gallo Center for the Arts

15th April 20255 Mins Read
FREE MONTHLY NEWS EMAIL!

Get the 'best of the month' from auditoria-magazine.com direct to your inbox every month


Latest Posts
Musical theatre scene showing performers in white ABBA-inspired costumes surrounding a woman in pink dress sitting on a bed with heart pattern duvet.

Muriel’s Wedding the Musical brought to life with INFiLED displays

21st May 2025
large open-roof arena in urban landscape with trees

Live Nation to operate Colombian arena with Grupo Páramo

21st May 2025
Nighttime concert at outdoor amphitheatre with curved translucent roof. Large audience gathered before illuminated stage with city skyline visible behind performers.

Outdoor venue part of new design for Lincoln Center’s west side

21st May 2025
Supplier Spotlights
Getting in Touch
  • Free Email Newsletters
  • Meet the Editors
  • Contact Us
  • Media Pack
Related Topics
  • Stadia
© 2023 Mark Allen Group Ltd | All Rights Reserved
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.