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Solutions for Smarter Communication – From Space to Barcelona

Meet Fraunhofer IIS at MWC Barcelona 2026 , Booth CS64

January 16, 2026
Media Excel's UHD HEVC Encoder supports MPEG-H Audio
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Media Excel Integrates MPEG-H Audio Encoding from Fraunhofer in New UHD Broadcast Encoder

With the launch of the 4K TV system in South Korea in February 2017, MPEG-H Audio will be the first Next Generation Audio system used over the air for television broadcasts based on ATSC 3.0. Broadcast professionals and consumers will benefit from the capabilities of MPEG-H, including: Interactive audio: Consumers will have the ability to adjust the sound mix to their preferences, for example choosing between different commentators in a sporting event; Immersive sound: Comparable to...

Events & Tradeshows

Touring the globe: Latest audio technology highlights by Fraunhofer IIS showcased at international tradeshows this fall

The World’s 1st Terrestrial UHD TV Service enabled by MPEG-H Audio With 4K TV on the rise, a presentation of the next-generation sound system MPEG-H Audio is a must. The demonstration will display immersive audio content production tools, the new reference design of a 3D soundbar and the first professional broadcast encoders as part of a 4K-live broadcast chain. As reported earlier, MPEG-H Audio...

MPEG-H Audio offers interactivity
Products & Technologies

World’s 1st Terrestrial UHD TV Service With MPEG-H Audio

Experiencing the stadium sound in your own living room as if you were present at the football match is just one feature of the new MPEG-H Audio technology. Specifically developed for next generation television and streaming systems, the audio codec is now part of the Korean standard for terrestrial Ultra High Definition TV recently published by South Korean standards organization Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA). If governmental officials approve the standard in...