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Fraunhofer IIS at NAB Show 2026

March 9, 2026
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MPEG-H now Included in DVB Specification

The MPEG-H TV Audio System was substantially developed by Fraunhofer IIS. It enables the broadcast of immersive 3D sound in order to acoustically pull the viewer into the center of action. Furthermore, a personalization of TV sound by simply using a TV remote control is made possible: for instance, viewers will be able to choose between various commentators during the broadcast of a sports event...

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Products & Technologies

LG Licenses MPEG-H Software from Fraunhofer IIS for 2017 TV Models

In addition to the interactive and immersive features, the MPEG-H TV Audio System enables cost effective delivery of streaming and television audio at comparably low bit rates for broadcasters and streaming services. “We are happy to supply our MPEG-H TV Audio System software for bringing TVs to the market with groundbreaking next-generation audio codec features. The launch of the UHD TV system in South Korea with MPEG-H Audio is the first service realizing our vision to deliver...