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boomfizzle:
https://news.pollstar.com/2022/07/26/trey-anastasio-to-debut-sphere-immersive-sound-audio-technology-at-beacon-theatre-gigs-%ef%bf%bc/

"An announcement from Madison Square Garden Entertainment explains, “Sphere Immersive Sound uses 3D audio beamforming technology to deliver targeted, crystal-clear and uniform audio to every seat in the house – setting a new standard for sound quality in performance venues.”

The technology is said to improve the audience experience while also providing artists and engineers with greater programming control and flexibility. The announcement goes on to say that while traditional speakers “can deliver an inconsistent and uneven sound experience,” Sphere Immersive Sound is tailored to The Beacon Theatre, directing sound to its orchestra, loge, lower balcony and upper balcony. Future events at The Beacon will continue utilizing Sphere Immersive Sound."



I'm curious if anyone here has any insight into what (eventually) taping a show with beamformed audio might entail?  Wonder if mic stands will need to be run lower?  I feel like if a stand is up 12', it's probably going to 'catch' audio that's meant for people at a higher elevation, behind me.  Sorry I don't know enough about the tech to even know how dumb this question is, but I bet someone here might have thoughts.

opsopcopolis:
I don't think we know enough about it, as of now, to really be able to say. From the press releases over the last few days it just sounds like a slightly more directional/highly tuned array

kindms:
was wondering if they are gonna let tapers in for this

rocksuitcase:
Beamforming is a technique of sound shaping which has been around for a couple of decades in the large PA reinforcement field. The basic idea is loudspeakers which have been developed with a digital interface which can be configured to send the varying frequencies at certain, specific, angles. I first ran into a variety of this technology in 1996 while doing a two week SIM certification course at Meyer Sound labs. The sound engjneers for Cirque du Soleil had designed a 16 discrete channel program using the Meyer speakers and their speaker-sense technology alongside SIM to do what we now call Beamforming.
https://www.prosoundweb.com/meyer-sound-loudspeakers-for-shining-a-light-in-indianapolis-driven-by-avb-networked-audio/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfffrzq2aUM    titled: Meyer Sound (U.S.) Shows Cal, a Beam-Forming Column Array Loudspeaker (52 seconds)
https://meyersound.com/news/lmbc/
Meyer uses the term Beam Steering, creating toolsets to do what they term "Beam Control". Such as LMBC (Low Mid Beam Control)


I have yet to even look at the science literature behind the Sphere Immersive Audio but I would bet it starts with using Meyer CAL speaker technology. If not, they have developed software and hardware similar.
I would love to hear this firsthand.

daspyknows:
How well it is delivered is TBD.  Given the MSG Corp is the Dolans who are the ultimate snake oil salesmen of the 21st century, I will wait to see if it more than just an excuse to raise prices (look at the NY Knicks).  Same for their "dome" in Vegas here they promise the worst seat will sound as good as the best seat.  Now, if Meyer Sound doing it I would be more intrigued.

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