Google and Samsung have partnered to introduce a new open-source spatial audio format called Eclipsa Audio. This format will be available on Chrome and Android devices, bringing immersive audio experiences to a wider audience beyond just the professional movie or music industries.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Developers | Google and Samsung |
| Platform | Chrome & Android |
| Target Audience | General users, creators, and enthusiasts |
What is Eclipsa Audio?
Eclipsa Audio is an open-source audio format created by Google, Samsung, and other companies within the Alliance for Open Media (AOM). It is designed to offer immersive spatial audio experiences, allowing anyone to create and experience 3D-like sound with ease. This technology was previously limited to professionals, but Eclipsa Audio is breaking that barrier.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Bring spatial audio to everyone |
| Technology | Based on Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF) |
| License | Royalty-free through AOM |
Access to Spatial Audio for All
For over fifty years, spatial audio technologies have been primarily used by professionals. However, Eclipsa Audio aims to make this experience available to everyone. The format allows users to create spatial audio files using free and easy-to-use audio tools, changing how people interact with sound.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Goal | Make spatial audio accessible to all users |
| Tools | Free, easy-to-use audio tools for creators |
| Audience | General public, not just professionals |
Free Eclipsa Audio Plugin for AVID Pro Tools
To make the format even more accessible, Google plans to release a free Eclipsa Audio plugin for the AVID Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation. This plugin will be available in the spring, allowing creators to easily work with spatial audio within a popular production environment.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Plugin Release | Free plugin for AVID Pro Tools |
| Release Date | Spring (2025) |
| Target Users | Audio professionals and creators |
Binaural Web Demo for Browser-Based Audio
For those who want to explore Eclipsa Audio without downloading anything, there’s also a Binaural Web Demo Application. This allows users to experiment with Eclipsa Audio files directly in their browsers, making the technology easily accessible for creators and enthusiasts to try out.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Web Demo | Binaural Web Demo Application for browsers |
| Access | Experiment with Eclipsa Audio directly in browsers |
| Audience | Creators and audio enthusiasts |
A Step Towards Accessible Spatial Audio
Eclipsa Audio is set to revolutionize how people create and experience audio. With its open-source, royalty-free format, the new audio technology opens the door for anyone to engage with immersive sound. By bringing this innovation to Chrome and Android, and providing tools like the AVID Pro Tools plugin and web demo, Google and Samsung are making spatial audio accessible to a wider audience than ever before.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Impact | Revolutionizes spatial audio for everyone |
| Access | Available on Chrome, Android, and through various tools |
| Future | Growing adoption with more tools and resources |
