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Lasse Nipkow, one of the leading experts in the field of 3D audio, is hosting a comprehensive seminar at the Studio 2 / ORF RadioKulturhaus in Wien in Vienna on 29 and 30 April 2025.
The aim of the event is to be able to show consumers impressive content in 3D audio. The seminar is therefore not only aimed at sound professionals, recording studios and educational institutions, but also explicitly at planners and representatives of concert halls, museums, hotels and other service industries.
During the seminar, great emphasis is placed on musically motivated 3D audio: The creative creation process and the playback side will be given specialised tools that enable the best possible experiences. The seminar bridges the gap between the technical and creative aspects of 3D audio and brings theory and practice together.
Seminar outline
PSYCHOACUSTIC BASICS - Listeners should be emotionally moved. This is where psychoacoustics can help: How does a person perceive audio in the first place? With this knowledge, you can work towards a perfect immersive result!
TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION - Producing high-quality 3D audio and presenting it in a captivating way requires the best tools available. The seminar provides both a clear overview and in-depth insights!
3D EXPERIENCE - Well-made 3D audio can be a captivating experience and leave lasting impressions. There will be no shortage of this during the seminar thanks to the perfect acoustic environment and great sound examples!
Please note: The seminar will be held in German.
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Parallel to the seminar programme, there will be an exhibition of partner companies. During the coffee breaks and the networking evening, product highlights will be presented and there will be ample opportunity for specialist discussions and networking.
Ticket shop
The standard ticket includes the complete seminar programme. Students receive reduced prices.
Users of the VIP ticket enjoy the benefits of the best possible seats, which further enhances the 3D experience.
VIP ticket users can also participate in the Zoom conference on 8 May from 3-6pm with Lasse Nipkow and industry partners by asking individual questions.
Seminar topics
Programme 29 April 2025
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08:00 - Doors open and exhibition
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10:00 - Lasse Nipkow: Psychoacoustics - How can goosebumps be evoked with 3D audio?
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11:00 - Daniela Rieger: Next Generation Accessibility - AI-based dialogue enhancement with MPEG-H Dialog+
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11:30 - Coffee break
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12:00 - Piotr Majdak and Katharina Pollack: Spatial hearing via loudspeakers - How is that even possible?
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13:00 - Standing lunch and exhibition
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14:00 - Karlheinz Brandenburg: Immersive playback via headphones - An amazing approach that makes the experience confusingly similar to loudspeaker playback
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15:00 - Sebastian Oeynhausen (Pan Acoustics) – Components of the 3D sound system: What are the advantages of ‘Pan Immerse 4D Audio’ and speakers with PoE++?
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15:30 - Coffee break
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16:00 - Tom Ammermann (NAT): 3D audio for events, installations and broadcasting
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17:00 - Listening session: 3D audio for events and installations (Tom, Lenni, Bene)
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18:00 - Listening Session: Roomenizer (Pinguin Ing. Büro, Hamburg) - When the playback room sounds like you're standing in church
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19:00 - Networking evening in Studio 2 (until approx. 21:00)
Programme 30 April 2025
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08:00 - Admission and exhibition
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10:00 - Florian Camerer: Blue feet, tousled hair - 3D soundscape recordings on location
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11:00 - Roger Baltensperger: Music production and distribution in Dolby Atmos - What does the consumer really hear and how do I keep control of the end product?
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11:30 - Dietz Tinhof: Music production in 3D audio - A low-threshold introduction to emotional immersion with and without Dolby Atmos
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12:30 - Standing lunch and exhibition
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13:30 - Listening Session: Relaxing sounds for 3D audio - When sound transports the audience into a dream world (Stefan, Lasse)
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14:30 - Stefan Bock: 3D audio for live concerts and spas - No longer loud, but impressive; background music becomes an experience
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15:30 - Michael A. Bühlmann: 3D audio, room acoustics and electroacoustics - aspects for an overwhelming listening experience
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16:00 - Coffee break
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16:30 - Lenni Damann and Bene Ernst: Immersive Production - Composing - Sound Design
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17:00 - Discussion panel: 3D audio outlook
Programme 8 May 2025 (online)
- 15:00 - Zoom conference (until 18:00)
(As of 13 March 2025. Short-term changes to the programme or content are possible.)
Sound system and xxhibitors
Sound system for the seminar
- In the large Studio 2 of the ORF RadioKulturhaus (the historic broadcast centre), seminar participants will hear an innovative 3D audio sound reinforcement system from Pan Acoustics, which is based on the ‘Pan Immerse 4D Audio’ server and uses loudspeaker models with PoE++ and Beam Steering technology. This system offers participants an outstanding listening experience and is capable of processing both object-based audio and channel-based 3D audio. It can also be flexibly applied to existing speaker setups to realise multi-channel systems in arrangements such as 7.1 or 13.1.6. Technology from Neumann and Sennheiser will also be used.
Exhibitors and their highlights
- Brandenbug Labs: Immersive audio playback via headphones
- New Audio Technologies: SAD-Processor
- Pan Acoustics: Pan Immerse 4D Audio, PoE++ Beam-Steering speakers
- Pinguin Ing. Büro: Roomenizer impulse response plug-in for 3D audio
- Sennheiser / Neumann: KH150 with MT48, Anubis, HAPI, RIME and Ovation
- VR-Eventfilm: 360°3D video production with 3D audio
Supporting partners
Seminar venue, travel and accommodation
The 3D audio seminar will take place in Studio 2 of the “RadioKulturhaus” Vienna, Argentinierstr. 30a, 1040 Vienna. (ORF is Austria’s public broadcaster.)
Travel and accommodation will be organised by the seminar participants themselves. Finger food and drinks will be provided during the seminar.
Metro line 1: stop Taubstummengasse, Tram line D: stop Gußhausstr.
Parking: “Garage Argentinierstraße” car park opposite the Funkhaus at Argentinierstr. 29
There are a large number of hotels in all budget classes within walking distance.
Imprint
Organizer and legally responsible for the sale of tickets for the “Lasse Nipkow 3d-Audio Seminar”
Silent Work GmbH
Lasse Nipkow
Hadlaubsteig 17
CH-8006 Zurich
Phone: +41/78-8603325
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