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Sound Adventures UNRIVALLED IMMERSIVE 3D SOUND EXPERIENCE Martin Audio

processing unite your audience in an unrivalled immersive 3D sound field.

operate fully object-based immersive audio delivering new creative options

2 Sound Adventures UNRIVALLED IMMERSIVE 3D SOUND EXPERIENCE Martin Audio loudspeakers in combination with Astro Spatial Audio software and processing unite your audience in an unrivalled immersive 3D sound field. Utilising patented acoustic technology the result is scalable and easy to operate fully object-based immersive audio delivering new creative options for live acts and theatres worldwide, as well as installations in a variety of venues. 2

FEATURES Unite Your Audience with 3D immersive sound fields

acoustic enhancement to meet the intended acoustic properties

Stagetracker II by TTA, track up to 100 performers on stage

audience PROVEN TECHNOLOGY Since 2016, Astro Spatial Audio

and auditoriums as well as nightclubs and art installations.

Audio s SARA II audio rendering engine is an immersive 3D

Martin Audio now offers Astro Spatial Audio as parted of an

APPLICATIONS Live Sound events Performing art facilities such

3 FEATURES Unite Your Audience with 3D immersive sound fields Create movable sound effects and mixes in real time Room acoustic enhancement to meet the intended acoustic properties of an event Extend stereo image for audience Wide Stereo With Stagetracker II by TTA, track up to 100 performers on stage and improve audio localisation for every member of the audience PROVEN TECHNOLOGY Since 2016, Astro Spatial Audio has been deployed on Broadway, the West End, in opera houses and auditoriums as well as nightclubs and art installations. Using adapted Wave Field Synthesis algorithms, Astro Spatial Audio s SARA II audio rendering engine is an immersive 3D audio tool for live and entertainment venues. Martin Audio now offers Astro Spatial Audio as parted of an integrated offering with its loudspeakers. APPLICATIONS Live Sound events Performing art facilities such as theatres and opera houses Houses of Worship Museum / Art installations Theme parks Exhibitions Corporate Events 3

OBJECT BASED AUDIO Traditional Channel based surround audio has drawbacks in that playback occurs only on the same speaker arrangement as during production; it s not possible to provide a fuller,

The SARA II Premium Rendering Engine utilises object based audio which provides full control over position, level, acoustic characteristics and distance to enable a more flexible loudspeaker system

4 OBJECT BASED AUDIO Traditional Channel based surround audio has drawbacks in that playback occurs only on the same speaker arrangement as during production; it s not possible to provide a fuller, richer sound if you expand your system, and offers little adjustment by end user. The SARA II Premium Rendering Engine utilises object based audio which provides full control over position, level, acoustic characteristics and distance to enable a more flexible loudspeaker system to provide sound anywhere within the room in the most realistic and natural way. More than just 360, its fully immersive 3D Loudspeaker Audio object The SARA II turns audio inputs (pre-recorded material, audio console, mics) into Audio Objects by adding metadata: Level Spatial position Acoustic characteristics Velocity Distance Point source or Plane wave (=point source at infinity) Martin Audio Loudspeakers are mapped in the software and each audio source / object can be placed or moved in real time - or via a timecode, cue based or with a tracking system - through the 3D listening space. The listener hears the objects, not loudspeakers, with interactions between loudspeakers and Doppler effects eliminated via algorithms. Benefits for the Engineer: Less critical speaker layout Quick setup times Exchangeable between venues No audible artefacts No change in workflow Integration with tracking Third party support / OSC Benefits for the Audience: 4 Immersive Experiences 2D, 3D surround Matches visual and audio experience as one Full stereo image for more of the audience Improved localisation on stage SARA II Premium Rendering Engine

5 WORKFLOW SUMMARY 5

6 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Typical system diagram for 3D Spatial Audio in a Live Application Sources/Inputs SARA II Premium Rendering Engine Auditorium MADI Dante TM with Live Application Software ikon Amplifiers. max 64 or 128. Setup & Control Tablet Laptop or desktop Ethernet 1GB Switch w/wifi Dante TM Consider CDD-LIVE! with integrated amplification & Dante 6

MOVING SOUND FOR ADDED DIMENSION Create a truly dynamic experience for the audience with sound effects and mixes that can

Perfect for dynamic theatre events or creating sonic experiences in theme parks and AV art installations.

acoustics that can electronically shape a venue to meet the intended acoustic properties of an event.

7 MOVING SOUND FOR ADDED DIMENSION Create a truly dynamic experience for the audience with sound effects and mixes that can move in real time throughout a venue. The control of light and video systems can also be coupled with the sound system. Perfect for dynamic theatre events or creating sonic experiences in theme parks and AV art installations. DYNAMIC VARIABLE ROOM ACOUSTICS A unique dynamic sonic simulation creates a large variety of natural sounding room acoustics that can electronically shape a venue to meet the intended acoustic properties of an event. Transform a lifeless performance hall to have the dramatic acoustic properties of an operatic auditorium or cathedral. Perfect for speech reproduction or concert acoustics. 7

UNITE YOUR AUDIENCE IN STEREO Traditional sound

large proportions of the audience they do not enjoy

With several sources distributed across the front of

each source to provide more of the audience with

The more sources, the more of the audience is covered

8 UNITE YOUR AUDIENCE IN STEREO Traditional sound reinforcement with left / right audio will mean for large proportions of the audience they do not enjoy the benefit of true stereo image. With several sources distributed across the front of stage, the SARA II engine can adjust the output from each source to provide more of the audience with stereo image. The more sources, the more of the audience is covered with stereo image. As a result the sweet spot becomes a sweet area and walking the room the image is consistent and stable. 8

STAGETRACKER II - TRACK PERFORMERS & POSITION SOUND

position sound accordingly in the venue so every member of

the Astro immersive audio system over Open Sound Control.

is the world s most accurate RF performer tracking

Tags can be invisibly hidden inside clothing or costumes

9 STAGETRACKER II - TRACK PERFORMERS & POSITION SOUND ACCORDINGLY Track up to 100 performers on stage and position sound accordingly in the venue so every member of the audience align their visual and audio experience, for a truer, more impactful performance. RadioEye sensor Stagetracker II integrates seamlessly with the Astro immersive audio system over Open Sound Control. Based on state-of-the-art RF technology, Stagetracker II is the world s most accurate RF performer tracking solution in 3D. Tags can be invisibly hidden inside clothing or costumes and Stagetracker II sends SARA information about the position of all the tagged performers and in real time SARA can position them in a 3D space. 9

10 SPECIFICATIONS SARA II Premium Rendering Engine incl. Spatial Sound Wave core V4 Audio and control Audio inputs Audio outputs Sample rate Latency External Control Front panel display Standard: MADI Option: Dante Wordclock Network Maintenance only Storage RAM Internal storage Redundancy 32 standard (expandable) 64 standard (expandable) khz <5 ms Open Sound Control (OSC) for MIDI, RS232 and GPIO 2.8 TFT LCD color touch screen 1 x Optical (SC) and coaxial (BNC) 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port Selectable internal / external (BNC) 1 x Gigabit on Ethercon Neutrik NE8 1 x VGA, 1024 x 768 or higher 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet 16 GB 2 x 120 GB Solid State Drives RAID 1 SSD (internal) / Optional parallel SARA II Engines Power Supply Input voltage Vac, Hz, 6.3 A max Max Output 450 W Connector Neutrik PowerCon NAC3MPA-1 Option Redundant PSU, 2 x 500 W, 8 A with audible and visual warnings General Housing 19 Rackmount, 3 RU Dimensions WxDxH 482 x 550 x 132 mm (19 x 21.7 x 5.25 ) Weight 11.9 kg (26 lbs) plus cables Operating System Linux CentOS Key Features Powerful, ease of use Minimum 32 configurable audio objects Minimum 64 output channels Wordclock LTC Timecode Robust 3RU rack-mount housing Ultra-low noise cooling Redundant Solid State Drives A range of redundancy options Web-browser based control Typical system diagram for 3D Spatial Audio in a Live Application Sources/Inputs SARA II Premium Rendering Engine Auditorium MADI Dante TM with Live Application Software ikon Amplifiers. max 64 or 128. Setup & Control Tablet Laptop or desktop Ethernet 1GB Switch w/wifi Dante TM Consider CDD-LIVE! with integrated amplification & Dante 10

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PRODUCT SUMMARY SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS Applications are Add-ons to the standard hardware and software as described

Load and play out of self-produced sessions, includes scaling and gain control, and playlist creation.

Production application Core software for the production, modification and reproduction of audio sessions where

12 PRODUCT SUMMARY SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS Applications are Add-ons to the standard hardware and software as described previously. All apps work independent from each other & are freely configurable to meet the project requirements. Expansion of applications is possible. Playout application Software application for play out (or play back) of content directly from the SARA II engine. Load and play out of self-produced sessions, includes scaling and gain control, and playlist creation. Can be used in parallel to production application. Production application Core software for the production, modification and reproduction of audio sessions where audio scenes can be configures, stored and recalled. Enhanced Editor Enhanced editor offers more flexible and versatile use of the system to create and edit files. Includes automation editor for timeline based editing and cue editor for event based editing. 12

Live application Optimised layout for live show applications.

Room Simulation Pro application Software application for interactive dynamic object based reverberation

16 RSM sources Predefined 3D room impulse responses.

13 Live application Optimised layout for live show applications. Includes larger production canvas, multimetering and easy to access tools. Room Simulation Pro application Software application for interactive dynamic object based reverberation enhancement. Room acoustic parameter can be set per input source. Max. 16 RSM sources Predefined 3D room impulse responses. Independent setup of Direct, discrete, early and late reflections Use as InLine or non InLine system Delay Gain Matrix Different delay/gain routing matrices to optimise values when integrating with larger FOH systems and create dedicated reinforced matrices within the system. 13

14 Stagetracker II RadioEye Sensor Antennas per sensor 60 Max coverage per sensor 100 tags Operating frequency GHz Coverage angle 120 degrees Accuracy 2 cm (0.8 ) Environmental class IP67 Weight 10 kg (22 lbs) Dimensions 350 x 350 x 200 mm (13.8 x 13.8 x 7.9 ) Operating temperature -20 to +55 degrees C RadioEye Tag (transmitter) Operating frequency GHz Positions per second 100 Sensors Roll, pitch, rotation, gyro Battery life > 9 hours Charging Stagetracker II docking station Coverage 200 m Dimensions 48 x 35 x 11 mm (2.0 x 1.4 x 0.4 ) Stagetracker II Core Input voltage Vac, Hz Power intake 400 W Connector Neutrik PowerCon nac3mpa-1 Housing 19 Rackmount, 3 RU Weight 12 kg (26.5 lbs) Connections 1 x Stagetracker II Net (Neutrik EtherCon) 1 x Gigabit for position data output (Neutrik EtherCon) Stagetracker II Net Connector data Neutrik EtherCon Connector 48v DC power Amphenol Eco-Mate Connections 4 x RadioEye 2 x Stagetracker Network (rear panel) Power supply Input voltage Vac, Hz Power intake 200 W Housing 19 Rackmount, 2 RU Weight 8 kg (17.6 lbs) Key Features Real-time tracking in three dimensions Ultra-fast, vector based accuracy RF-based means no line of sight required Discreet, easy to conceal tags Pitch, roll and rotation recognition for every tag Tour-ready, rugged construction IP67 rated and MIL grade tested Qlab compatible Typical system diagram for Astro Spatial Tracking Performance Stage Multiple RadioEye Sensors tracking exact location of performers and objects Auditorium Ethernet GB & 48V Power Stagetracker Net Stagetracker Network Stagetracker Core Controller. max 64 or 128. Up to 100 RadioEye Tags Consider CDD-LIVE! with integrated amplification & Dante Dante TM Show Control Option: moving lights auto-tracking RadioEye Tags Ethernet GB Switch SARA II Premium Rendering Engine ikon Amplifiers 14 11

acoustic properties of an event Extend stereo image for audience Wide Stereo With Stagetracker II

15 UNRIVALLED IMMERSIVE 3D SOUND EXPERIENCE Unite Your Audience with 3D immersive sound fields Create movable sound effects and mixes in real time Room acoustic enhancement to meet the intended acoustic properties of an event Extend stereo image for audience Wide Stereo With Stagetracker II by TTA, track up to 100 performers on stage and improve audio localisation for every member of the audience 15

16 Sound Adventures UNRIVALLED IMMERSIVE 3D SOUND EXPERIENCE Martin Audio Limited Century Point Halifax Road Cressex Business Park FOR SALES ENQUIRIES: High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL England UK Telephone: +44 (0) NORTH AMERICA Telephone: All information is Copyright 2018 Martin Audio Ltd. Martin Audio, the Martin Audio logo and Hybrid are registered trademarks of Martin Audio Ltd. in the United Kingdom, United States and other countries; all other Martin Audio trademarks are the property of Martin Audio Ltd. Unite Your Audience The Martin Audio Experience Version 1.0

SOUND ADVENTURES UNRIVALLED IMMERSIVE 3D SOUND EXPERIENCE

SOUND ADVENTURES UNRIVALLED IMMERSIVE 3D SOUND EXPERIENCE Martin Audio loudspeakers in combination with Astro Spatial Audio software and processing unite your audience in an unrivalled immersive 3D sound