EBU, Partners Testing MPEG-H Audio in Next Generation Audio Trials
The Eurovision Song Contest is testing ground for Next Generation Audio (NGA) in the MPEG-H format, said the European Broadcasting Union Thursday. Content is being made available to broadcasters for testing via the Eurovision FINE network. NGA is said to…
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deliver an immersive aural experience that can be personalized to any home or portable device. Audio mixers can adjust the relative volumes of the performers, commentary and background ambience or switch between different languages,. Headphone users will be able to experience 3D binaural sound, and those using NGA-enabled sound bars can experience audio “on all sides," it said. The three standardized solutions for NGA are MPEG-H, Dolby AC-4 and DTS-UHD. MPEG-H is the designated ATSC 3.0 audio codec for South Korea, while AC-4 occupies that role for 3.0 in North America.