This move is intended to enable producers to build much more personalised and elaborate immersive sound experiences for users.
MPEG-H Audio support in Pro Tools will reduce production complexity and establish a much more flexible workflow to create MPEG-H Audio content for music, film, and broadcast. Pro Tools is audio production software that’s used around the world for making music, movies, and TV productions. It provides integrated software, hardware, control surfaces, and storage, and the Pro Tools system is able to meet the needs of any size facility or producer looking to improve audio experiences.
MPEG-H Audio enables content creators to produce immersive and personalised audio. Sound sources such as vocals, chorus, and instruments can be positioned in a three-dimensional space to match the creative and artistic intent.
The object-based system also makes it possible to define personalisation options during production that can then be delivered to the audience. These can range from accessibility features such as dialogue enhancement in TV broadcast to sophisticated interactive music productions. In a future release, Pro Tools will enable creators to make use of advanced features of the MPEG-H Audio System to create unique soundscapes and explore new creative options.
“Our partnering with Avid will provide producers with a powerful toolset that combines the advantages of global technology leadership in post-production software with the latest Next Generation Audio technology,” said Marc Gayer, Head of Business Department and Deputy Division Director of Audio and Media Technologies at Fraunhofer IIS. “Next Generation Audio changes the way we enjoy sound, and we are excited to enable Pro Tools users to create the new experiences their audiences are looking for.”
“Working closely with the Fraunhofer IIS team in 2023 we will be able to develop a frictionless experience when producing MPEG-H Audio content in Pro Tools,” added Francois Quereuil, Vice President, Product Management for Audio and Music Solutions, Avid. “Developing tighter support for MPEG-H Audio will expand creative options for Pro Tools users to produce compelling immersive audio experiences for diverse audiences around the globe.”
