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Fraunhofer MPEG-H and SWR live proof of concept
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SWR/ARD Successfully Tests Next Generation Audio with MPEG-H

Integrating immersive and personalized audio into live broadcast workflows at scale: At the SWR3 ESC Party, German public broadcaster Südwestrundfunk (SWR) conducted a real-world proof of concept to evaluate MPEG-H Audio in a live production environment.

September 4, 2026
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xHE-AAC in a Nutshell

Regular readers of this blog of course know xHE-AAC very well already. However, for all those who are new to this audio codec - the latest addition to the AAC family - we have created an animated video about its most important features and benefits.

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Webinar series on MPEG-H Audio

In these unusual times, Fraunhofer IIS remains committed to the further development of the audio community. We have therefore adapted our events to a digital format to ensure that they serve all community members. One result of our efforts is a webinar series aimed at guiding participants through the ecosystem and production of MPEG-H Audio.