Dolby Laboratories has introduced a cutting-edge advancement in immersive audio, the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. This innovation brings a significant upgrade to the auditory dimension of entertainment. TCL, a prominent global TV brand, is set to be the pioneer in integrating Dolby Atmos FlexConnect into its 2024 TV lineup.
All About Dolby Atmos FlexConnect
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is designed to harmonize a TV's sound system seamlessly with additional wireless speakers. This amalgamation results in an expansive and immersive Dolby Atmos sound encounter.
According to the company's press release, the technology is further enhanced by its intelligent capability to optimize audio for diverse room layouts and speaker arrangements.
It enables every seat to become the ultimate viewing spot in the house. In conjunction with this, TCL is launching a range of complementary wireless speakers that align with their upcoming lineup of TVs integrated with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect.
John Couling, Senior Vice President of Entertainment at Dolby Laboratories, said: "Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is an entirely new category of experience that offers consumers the freedom and flexibility to choose how they want to arrange their devices while still getting a great immersive Dolby Atmos experience."
Frédéric Langin, Chief Commercial Officer at TCL Europe, added: "With Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, users can unlock incredible immersive sound no matter how they arrange their audio devices. We can't wait to introduce the world to this new tailored sound experience with our upcoming lineup of TVs and accessory wireless speakers."
FlexConnect aims to address a common challenge: optimizing speaker placement in various room sizes and layouts. Some spaces limit the ideal speaker arrangement due to their dimensions or unique layouts, which can include obstacles such as furniture placement or power outlet locations.
Dolby noted that FlexConnect frees its users from the constraints of speaker placement, allowing them to position wireless speakers wherever they choose.
The system combines the TV's built-in speakers with accessory devices, resulting in optimal sound performance tailored to the user's home environment.
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect enhances the immersive Dolby Atmos experience by offering the freedom to incorporate accessory wireless speakers, elevating audio performance further.
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Key Benefits of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect
According to Dolby, these are the key benefits of FlexConnect:
1. Enhanced Immersive Experience: With Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, consumers can introduce accessory wireless speakers to their Dolby Atmos-enabled TV, taking their audio experience to the next level.
2. Flexible Speaker Placement: The technology enables users to place speakers conveniently while using room dimensions, power outlet locations, and furniture arrangements.
3. Simplified Setup: Setting up the system is straightforward and efficient, requiring no extra equipment or cables. Dolby's acoustic mapping leverages the TV's microphones to locate each wireless speaker in the room and calibrate the system for optimal audio performance.
4. Dynamic Audio Balancing: Audio is distributed across TV and wireless speakers, dynamically optimizing sound signals based on speaker capabilities and location.
Dolby and TCL will be featuring Dolby Atmos FlexConnect at IFA, powered by MediaTek's Pentonic Smart TV series chipset.
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