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What emerging tools do you think will most impact how sound is adapted in different environments over the next few years? Brandon Heinz Immersive Audio is a powerful tool for flexibility, letting spaces transform instantly to suit different types of events. A great example is our recent large-scale installation at Vilco, a modern congress centre in Frankfurt. Its Grand Hall can hold 1200 people and be scaled for various configurations. The system includes an optional Immersive Audio module supporting 3D formats such as Atmos 5.1 or 7.1.4, so the hall is prepared for future productions. Jeremiah Karni I don’t personally like how AI has been managed as a tool, but I can see machine learning being useful. But really, it seems unfair to take the human element away from live events. On a positive, the emergence of spatial audio, and the toolset it gives designers for creating dynamic and engaging shows, is certainly exciting. Fabio Kaiser Immersive audio and the increasing intelligence built into DSP workflows will have a profound impact. We’re already pioneering advancements in spatial audio via our Art platform, with modules like Art::IP (Immersive Performance) designed for advanced the system can dynamically optimise spatial processing on a per-source basis, therefore aligning with the specific acoustic and directional requirements of live performers, high-power frontal reinforcement, localised effects or spatial surround reproduction. The proprietary Amadeus Autotune system can carry out the technical calibration of every acoustic preset automatically, without user intervention. Paired with rigorous acoustic simulation tools like Ease 5-SE that verify coverage criteria such as loudspeaker overlap and density, the system ensures acoustic quality and consistency long before installation is complete. sound control in large venues. Through Smart Source Modes,
How can manufacturers and engineers collaborate to make sure technology not only meets design specs, but performs consistently in real-world conditions? Fabio Kaiser Optimal performances rely on a highly structured, collaborative process from the initial design phase to long-term maintenance. Collaboration begins with the manufacturer providing design support, system layouts and specifications that ensure architectural integration and transducer placement are optimised for the geometric approach. The systems integrator is responsible for proper cabling and installation, thoroughly inspecting their work before the manufacturer’s personnel arrive. The most critical phase is the tuning process, done by our certified Amadeus technical team. It requires both musical and technical expertise and is conducted in close collaboration with the venue’s crew, who contribute their intimate understanding of the hall’s unique requirements and artistic character. This tuning proceeds in phases: first, technical calibration and basic preset set-up, followed by artistic tuning (fine-tuning by ear) in collaboration with the musicians and artistic directors. Finally, to ensure long-term consistency in real-world use, services like Amadeus Care include yearly system health checks and re-tuning packages, such as a confirmation or adjustment round three to six months after the initial commissioning, based on feedback from users and performers.
Jeremiah Karni Like learning an instrument, we are all actively going to venues, having discussions and looking at all the challenges that we are faced with. It takes a lot of practice and continuous experience. Brandon Heinz Close collaboration with engineers is crucial to ensuring technology performs at its best in real-world applications. We value their feedback, drawing on their experience with acoustical challenges, installation constraints and user needs to guide our product development. Those insights directly shape innovations such as our Omnibeam and Rhaon software, which simplify set-up, enhance performance and extend system lifespan. Every project has unique challenges, so we design loudspeakers with flexibility in mind. The core technology that powers our high-end steerable columns like Iconyx and IC Live X also powers more value-orientated loudspeakers like our pre-steered UBX columns, ensuring consistent results in venues of any size. This user-focused approach pairs with long-life components, rigorous testing and a future-proof design to guarantee reliability in demanding conditions. The more intuitive our technology is, the more effectively engineers can achieve precise, clear coverage across diverse environments with minimal tuning.
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