Dolby unleashes Atmos: a 64-channel surround sound system

[bigboss]

Coming soon at a theatre near you?? 😛

http://www.dolby.com/us/en/professional/technology/cinema/dolby-atmos.html?utm_campaign=cin-atmos-pro&utm_medium=multi&utm_source=multi&utm_content=redir-atmos

 

[bigboss]

The new audio format will debut with Disney/Pixar's Brave in June, in the US at least (select few theatres):

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17840821

 

[chudleighpaul]

It it ever makes it to home cinema there will be a few swmbo's upset!:bounce:

 

[bigboss]

It looks as if Dolby is pitching this system to bring back home cinema users to the theatres. Yes, nothing to stop its transition to home cinema :O

 

[RickyDeg]

It looks as if Dolby is pitching this system to bring back home cinema users to the theatres. Yes, nothing to stop its transition to home cinema :O

Oi, additional speakers all over the ceiling...

...wouldn't that be a sight to behold in the home environment :rofl:

 

[BenLaw]

Trying to stream 64 channels of audio would be fun!