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Innovations

How new modeling technology and construction methods are changing what's achievable in a space before a single wall goes up - 3D acoustic simulation, movable partition systems, and flexible room configurations that let one space serve more than one purpose.

Draft14 May 2021

Ambisonics for Multichannel Systems: From B-Format to 5.1 and Dolby

The same ambisonics recording can end up on a soundbar, a 5.1 home theatre, or a Dolby Atmos stream - the source format matters as much as the system playing it back.

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3D acoustic modeling: simulating a room's sound before it's built
Movable acoustic partitions as an alternative to permanent walls
Designing one room to serve multiple uses without compromising the acoustics
What's changing in prefabricated and modular acoustic treatment systems