Today at the All About Music Conference in India, premium headphone maker Audeze and pro audio software company, Embody announced a collaboration that lets professional creators seamlessly mix spatial audio tracks. Engineers need only Audeze’s Maxwell headset ($329) and a computer with Embody’s Immerse Virtual Studio PRO software (price TBD) to form a virtual spatial audio production experience.
Immerse Virtual Studio PRO breaks down barriers of cost and accessibility to virtual production, so any engineer can perfect their mix in the legendary Atmos Studios of A.R. Rahman and Alan Meyerson. The real-time binauralization takes advantage of Maxwell’s legendary 90MM planar magnetic drivers and head-tracking utilizing hardware already inside every Audeze Maxwell, and for the most realistic virtualization experience.
This partnership with Embody underscores Audeze’s dedication to expanding the support of Maxwell to diverse applications, making it the ultimate spatial audio creation headphone. This announcement also builds on the recent update enabling head tracking for Maxwell users within the Dolby Atmos Renderer.
“This is the next step in our long term relationship and collaboration with Embody” stated Audeze CEO Sankar Thiagasamudram. “We are striving to create more ready-made spatial audio solutions that take advantage of Maxwell’s built-in hardware” he added.
“Imagine checking your mix in a reference studio of the highest quality,” said legendary Indian musician and composer A.R. Rahman. ”Now you can with the ARR Immerse Pro plugin from Embody. Using Artificial Intelligence, the Immerse Pro plugin brings the iconic sound of AM studios so you can mix and test Dolby Atmos content with confidence on your headphones,” he added.
Immerse Virtual Studio PRO allows users to reference all audio formats including stereo, surround, Apple Music, or Atmos at the click of a button. Leveraging personalized HRTF technology, it delivers accurate height, depth-of-field, and crosstalk, recreating the legendary studios of A.R. Rahman and Alan Meyerson with fully accurate acoustic and signal chain virtualization. Together with integrated head-tracking for Audeze Maxwell and Apple AirPods, Immerse Virtual Studio PRO is a one-stop-shop for all immersive and Atmos mixing needs.
“I am excited to continue our partnership with Audeze to announce the Immerse Virtual Studio PRO and Maxwell collaboration,” says Kapil Jain, CEO of Embody. “This product offers everyone the opportunity to mix Atmos content with ease at a fraction of the cost”
Visit Audeze and Embody at All About Music, India’s premier music industry trade show in Mumbai from August 6th to 8th, where both Embody CEO Kapil Jain and Audeze’s CEO, and Co-Founder Sankar Thiagasamudram will be available to talk about innovations in the music industry. Attendees can also demo and experience Audeze’s MM-100 and Maxwell headphones.
Where to buy: $329 at Audeze | embody.co
About Audeze
Audeze LLC is a California-based high-end audio manufacturer dedicated to delivering the most accurate sound reproduction. Audeze products, engineered with the latest innovations in materials science and technology, are built with precision craftsmanship. Audeze’s commitment to research, development, and uncompromised audio is reflected in every facet of their leading-edge products. This has earned Audeze the distinction of being the world’s best reviewed headphone brand.
About Embody
Embody was created by an upstart group of musicians, artists, and engineers dedicated to the advancement of spatial audio technology for all media. They’re creating the tools and technologies that are already being used by some of the greatest names in gaming, music, film, and television to create the next generation of immersive sound experiences. Embody was founded in Nov 2016 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California with operations in North America, Japan, and Europe.
