HDR10+ Technologies to Oversee Eclipsa Audio Certification

HDR10+ Technologies LLC is set to manage a new certification program for Eclipsa Audio, based on the IAMF (Immersive Audio Model and Format) open-source specifications developed by the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia), which includes nearly 40 leading tech companies.

The Eclipsa Audio certification program aims to ensure consistent immersive audio performance on compatible televisions and other next-generation devices.

IAMF includes a range of audio specifications designed to enhance the immersive listening experience across various applications, such as music streaming, gaming, augmented and virtual reality, and traditional broadcasting. It allows consumers to enjoy multi-dimensional sound in any setting.

IAMF enables content creators and distribution platforms to deliver high-quality spatial audio with efficient encoding and flexible rendering, adaptable to various playback conditions. It is released under a royalty-free license, codec agnostic, and includes a reference software decoder with test streams accessible from AOMedia’s GitHub.

HDR10+ Technologies, the organization behind the HDR10+ dynamic metadata video format, currently has over 170 adopters and more than half a dozen testing facilities worldwide. As consumers increasingly purchase more immersive big screen televisions, the demand for high-performance spatial sound that matches HDR video quality has never been greater.

The new Eclipsa Audio certification program will initially target televisions, with other devices to follow. Its royalty-free licensing agreement and technical specifications are now available to partners. The first Eclipsa Audio certified devices are expected to be introduced soon.