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MPEG-H Audio and the Future of Brazilian Broadcasting: A New Chapter Begins

On August 27, 2025, Brazil took a decisive step into the future of television. In a landmark move, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a Presidential Decree that officially launches DTV+, also known as TV 3.0, as the country’s next-generation digital broadcasting standard.

October 23, 2025
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South Korea launches UHD TV with MPEG-H Audio

While immersive sound will pull viewers in the center of the action, interactive sound will enable them to personalize their audio experience according to their likings. MPEG-H, which was substantially developed by Fraunhofer IIS, makes it possible. The new TV experience will first be available in the Seoul capital area, and will be extended to the metropolitan areas and the venue cities of the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang in 2018. By 2020, the service is scheduled to be available...

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Felix & Paul Studios to Integrate Fraunhofer upHear Spatial Audio Technology into Next-Generation VR Camera System

Fraunhofer’s Spatial Audio Microphone Processing SDK is designed to ease the high-quality capture of authentic spatial audio content on set. The automated processing algorithm is the first audio technology to be delivered under Fraunhofer’s upHear® brand of immersive audio innovations and Felix & Paul Studios is the first partner to incorporate and refine Fraunhofer’s algorithm into a virtual...

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Linear Acoustic Launches MPEG-H-Ready 3D Audio Content Production Tool

Broadcast professionals and consumers alike can benefit from the unique capabilities MPEG-H offers, as the technology is not limited to only providing immersive sound for a natural listening experience. It also allows for personalization of the audio mix via a control interface on viewing devices, which include: selecting from different commentators for sporting events, or adapting the volume to enhance dialogue intelligibility. Moreover, with MPEG-H, playback is tailored to sound...