Sports and Audio-Visual Advocates Intersect over Immersive Audio Technologies
### A New Era in Sports Audio: Edge Sound Research's Embodied Sound Technology
Edge Sound Research, a pioneering company founded by Valtteri Salomaki and Ethan Castro, has recently unveiled its groundbreaking Embodied Sound technology. This innovative audio solution aims to revolutionise the sports experience by merging sound and physical sensations, immersing fans in a multi-sensory environment.
The heart of Embodied Sound technology lies in the use of transducers that vibrate in harmony with audio signals, transforming everyday objects within the sports venue, such as seats, floors, and walls, into high-fidelity sound sources. This unique approach allows fans to feel the intensity of key moments, such as the crack of a baseball bat or the swoosh of a basketball, fostering a deeper emotional connection to the game.
By creating an immersive audio environment, Edge Sound Research aims to engage fans more actively, making the sports experience more dynamic and participatory. The company's partnerships with organisations like the NBA's Pacers and Kings, as well as audio equipment distributor Sweetwater Integrations, are instrumental in refining and expanding the reach of this revolutionary technology.
In a high-profile audio installation at the VIP experience at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Edge Sound Research demonstrated the potential of Embodied Sound technology. For this event, they specified multiple LEA Connect Series 354 amplifiers, part of the Network Connect Series, the world's first IoT-enabled professional-grade amplifiers. These amplifiers, suitable for installations of all sizes, proved ideal for the exclusive courtside deck.
While specific details about the integration of LEA Professional amplifiers in Embodied Sound technology are not yet available, these amplifiers are typically employed in professional audio setups to power high-quality sound systems. Their role would be to provide reliable and efficient power to the audio equipment, ensuring a consistently high-quality and immersive audio experience.
Ethan Castro, one of the founders of Edge Sound Research, expresses that the technology allows them to fit everything into a 1U rack space, a significant improvement compared to using multiple pieces of equipment previously. He also praises the technology's sleek design, ease of control, and remote operability, providing reliable results.
As Edge Sound Research continues to develop new pro audio technology for sports, the partnership with LEA Professional is expected to play a crucial role. Scott Robbins, Vice President of Sales at LEA Professional, considers Edge Sound Research innovative and their results outstanding. This collaboration promises to redefine how personalised and curated a sports experience can be, ultimately aiming to make fans feel like players in the game rather than mere spectators.
- Edge Sound Research's Embodied Sound technology, which transforms everyday sports venue objects into high-fidelity sound sources, includes partnerships with the NBA's Pacers and Kings, as well as audio equipment distributor Sweetwater Integrations.
- At a high-profile audio installation at the VIP experience at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Edge Sound Research demonstrated the potential of their technology, specifying multiple LEA Connect Series 354 amplifiers, part of the Network Connect Series, the world's first IoT-enabled professional-grade amplifiers.
- Ethan Castro, one of the founders of Edge Sound Research, praises the technology's ability to fit everything into a 1U rack space, a significant improvement compared to using multiple pieces of equipment previously.
- The collaboration between Edge Sound Research and LEA Professional is expected to play a crucial role in Edge Sound Research's development of new pro audio technology for sports, aiming to make fans feel like players in the game rather than mere spectators through data-and-cloud-computing, sports, basketball, and technology features.
