Every year in September, the international broadcasting industry flocks to Amsterdam to see what’s new. Exhibitors from all industry sectors present their products and Fraunhofer unites several institutes that show off their innovations for the media world. This includes the Fraunhofer IIS Audio and Media Technologies Division, which join booth B80 in hall 8 to showcase the latest developments in their portfolio.
Discover state-of-the-art streaming with xHE-AAC
As the latest advancement in the AAC codec family, xHE-AAC is the perfect solution for today’s mobile audio and video streaming demands – whether for movies, music, audiobooks, or podcasts. It delivers superior sound quality down to very low bitrates, while adaptive streaming via DASH and HLS ensures seamless reception regardless of network conditions. Featuring mandatory loudness and dynamic range control, xHE-AAC ensures optimal listening in any playback situation. The new anchor loudness feature guarantees even more balanced levels across audio content. Explore how xHE-AAC is transforming streaming services, with native support in over 5 billion devices.
Hear Allinga Voice
The application of Text-to-Speech (TTS) speech synthesis technology plays an increasingly important role in AI-based production processes in digital broadcasting. Allinga Voice converts written text into natural-sounding speech, offering an efficient solution for dynamic voice broadcasts. It automates regular updates as well as warning messages and ensures continuous, up-to-date reporting of information without involving human speakers. Its multilingual functionality supports many languages in addition to German. Due to its low computing requirements, Allinga Voice can operate on local servers (on-premise), ensuring reliability even without internet connection.
Explore the Fraunhofer solutions for digital radio
Fraunhofer IIS provides technologies and applications for the entire transmission chain of the global digital broadcasting standards DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) and DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting).
The DAB/DRM MultimediaPlayer radio app makes it easy to enjoy the full potential of digital radio on smartphones, tablets or PC receivers. Along with radio programs, the app delivers a wealth of added-value features, including the parallel transmission of album covers, text messages, weather forecasts, and sports results, all of which are displayed directly in the player. As these features are transmitted together with the digital radio programs, they are available without internet connection and are free of cost.
The Fraunhofer DAB/DRM ContentServer R7 is a flexible, highly reliable, and complete professional head-end system for the digital radio standards DAB and DRM. It combines internal audio encoding, support for external audio encoders, data service management, and multiplex generation with powerful redundancy features.
A convenient and user-friendly web interface enables configuration and system monitoring via remote access.
Experience next-generation TV with MPEG-H Audio
Fraunhofer IIS presents a broad range of products and tools for MPEG-H Audio. They span the entire broadcast chain and showcase real-life applications of the most advanced Next Generation Audio system for immersive and personalized audio. The Fraunhofer technology has been selected as the sole mandatory audio codec of Brazil’s upcoming TV 3.0 standard, which will be gradually rolled out under the brand name DTV+.
A content production station will highlight the importance of personalized options for audiences and the various solutions available for content creators and providers.
At the customer experience wall, devices by major global CE brands show that immersive, personalized experiences are already available for global audiences.
Learn more about the MPEG-H Audio exhibits here.
Discover JPEG XS solutions for ST2110 and IPMX
The JPEG XS SDK sets the benchmark for professional-grade video transmission while adhering to open standards. With its ability to transfer high-resolution data over IP with ultra-low latency, it combines advanced features such as Temporal Differential Coding (TDC) and Forward Error Correction (FEC).Its development kits are compatible with a wide range of platforms, including CPUs (Intel, AMD, ARM), GPUs (Nvidia), and FPGAs (Intel, AMD). To facilitate a swift and efficient implementation, the JPEG XS SDK is accompanied by an Application Support Package and a comprehensive Implementation Guide, ensuring seamless integration into projects.
Optimize DCP localization with tailored workflows
The post-pro cloud framework improves the localization process by integrating transcription and translation services. Equipped with an editor web app, it simplifies quality control for subtitles, enabling a flawless incorporation into your easyDCP creation workflow. This streamlined approach not only enhances productivity but also ensures that localized content meets highest quality standards, making it a vital tool for content creators seeking efficiency and precision in their projects.
We are excited to meet you at our booth B80 in hall 8 from September 13 to 16!
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