Comparison Study of Listener´s Perception of 5.1 and Dolby Atmos
Research at Academy of Performing Arts in PragueDolby Atmos is Dolby’s latest format for the reproduction of sound in cinema halls. Dolby refers to it as an ‘immersive” spatial format based on its use of ceiling loudspeakers and an object-based approach to audio processing, which increases the number of channels from 5 to 128 (+ LFE). Despite the obviously interesting technical specifications, the question is, how much are viewers able to perceive its benefits (or its simple presence)? The objective of the project was to determine, using listening tests, how viewers perceive the two currently most frequently used cinema sound formats (5.1 and Dolby Atmos). The main benefit is the results of the tests, presented during a lecture held as part of the AES Convention in New York City on 17 October 2019, in the reviewed article “Comparison Study of Listener’s Perception of 5.1 and Dolby Atmos” published in AES Journal and during a dissertation lecture read by Tomaš Oramus (FAMU, 14 February 2020). Last but not least, the project successfully obtained data relevant for sound engineers who can use it when mixing surround sound for films.
Team leader & members
MgA. Tomaš Oramus and MgA. et Mgr. Petr Neubauer (Film and TV School of Academy of Performing Arts in Prague)
Selected publications
- Oramus, Tomaš: Comparison Study of Listener’s Perception of 5.1 and Dolby Atmos, AES Journal
Contact
Film and TV School of Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
Smetanovo nabrezi 2
116 65 Prague
Czech Republic
