Sports and Pro Audio Sectors Meet in Harmony with Immersive Audio Technology
In the world of pro audio, innovation is the name of the game. Two companies, EDGE Sound Research and LEA Professional, are pushing the envelope by transforming the way we experience sound, particularly in sports settings.
Based in San Francisco, EDGE Sound Research, founded by Valtteri Salomaki and Ethan Castro, has developed a groundbreaking technology called Embodied Sound. This patented software-defined hardware system turns everyday materials into full-frequency sound emitters, producing tactile vibrations and acoustic audio by calibrating vibrations to the physical properties of each surface[1].
Ethan Castro, one of the founders, had a unique challenge growing up - he was hard of hearing at a young age and relied on feeling the vibrations of sound. This personal experience inspired him to create a technology that would deliver sound to the entire body, not just the ears[5].
The Embodied Sound technology was recently put to the test in a high-profile audio installation at the VIP experience at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. To power this innovative system, EDGE Sound Research specified multiple LEA Connect Series 354 amplifiers, known for their audio power and fidelity[6].
LEA Professional's technology was chosen for its innovation, power, and compact size, making it ideal for the exclusive courtside deck[7]. The LEA Connect Series 354 is a four-channel amplifier with 350 watts per channel, suitable for installations of all sizes[8].
The LEA Connect Series 354, part of the Network Connect Series, the world's first IoT-enabled professional-grade amplifiers, requires no separate DSP unit or monitoring tool for uptime and performance[9]. Moreover, LEA Professional's SharkWare and Cloud solutions provided EDGE Sound Research with control over the system during deployment and remote monitoring[3].
The integration of Embodied Sound with LEA Professional amplifiers allows sports venues to produce nuanced, localized audio effects that upgrade the overall sensory experience for spectators. By turning seats and other materials into precise audio transducers, the technology delivers synchronized tactile and acoustic sound from a single source, creating an immersive, multi-modal, and spatially customizable auditory experience without traditional loudspeakers[1].
Scott Robbins, Vice President of Sales at LEA Professional, believes that LEA Professional amplifiers are a great match for EDGE Sound Research's innovative philosophy. "We share the idea that it's never time to stop pushing the envelope and experimenting with new audio experiences," he said[10].
EDGE Sound Research plans to utilize more capabilities to build out personally curated experiences with LEA Professional amplifiers, aiming to bridge the gap between physical and broadcast audio with immersive soundscapes tailored to the live event environment[4].
In conclusion, the collaboration between EDGE Sound Research and LEA Professional is revolutionizing the sports audio experience, providing fans with an immersive, multi-modal, and spatially customizable auditory experience that goes beyond traditional loudspeakers. The future of pro audio is here, and it's never been more exciting.
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- EDGE Sound Research's Embodied Sound technology, combined with LEA Professional's amplifiers, not only revolutionizes traditional sports audio but also integrates data-and-cloud-computing for personalized experiences.
- The innovative partnership between EDGE Sound Research and LEA Professional, showcased at the VIP experience at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, offers basketball fans a cutting-edge experience that leverages features from both companies' products.
- In the realm of sports audio, the collaboration between EDGE Sound Research and LEA Professional is proof that thefuture of pro audio lies in gadgets that push the boundaries of technology, offering immersive auditory experiences.
- As the NBA continues to evolve, the integration of technologies like Embodied Sound and LEA Professional's amplifiers holds the potential to transform the overall sports experience, improves spectator engagement, and enhances the advancement of products in the data-and-cloud-computing field.
