Samsung, in cooperation with Google, entered the audio technology market for a 3D audio experience, by launching last year the “Eclipsa Audio” technology, which is considered a qualitative shift in the world of digital audio.
This technology aims to provide an immersive and innovative audio experience using an open source framework, making it an alternative to Dolby Atmos technology, which widely dominates the 3D audio technology market.
What do we know about Eclipsa Audio technology?
Eclipsa Audio relies on processing audio data in a way that allows precise control over the location, intensity, and spatial reflections of sounds, making it possible to create a 3D audio experience that accurately mimics reality.
For example, the user can feel as if sounds are moving around or coming from completely different locations, adding a new dimension to movies, games and entertainment content.
The main advantage of Eclipsa Audio is that it is open source, which means that companies and developers can use it without having to pay the usual licensing fees that technologies like Dolby Atmos require.
This move makes the technology more accessible and less expensive for device manufacturers and developers.
Work on Eclipsa Audio technology began in 2023 under the name “Immersive Audio Model and Formats” (IAMF). During that period, Samsung and Google announced that the technology aims to create a comprehensive framework for 3D audio that includes all stages from creation to playback.
The Alliance for Open Media has shown its support for this technology, and this alliance includes major companies such as Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Netflix, which enhances the possibilities of adopting the technology on a large scale.
The advantages of the new Eclipsa Audio technology are advanced audio control, the ability to modify the location and intensity of sounds and their reflections, and an open source framework that allows companies and developers to access the technology without licensing fees.
The technology also allows for an immersive audio experience that provides a realistic 3D experience that enhances the enjoyment of watching and listening, with wide compatibility with many devices and digital content.
Support industry and quality standards
To promote consistency in performance and quality, Samsung and Google are working with the Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) to develop a certification program that ensures devices are compatible with Eclipsa Audio technology. This software is similar to the strict standards adopted by companies like Dolby and THX to ensure a high-quality audio experience.
Eclipsa Audio technology is scheduled to become available on a wide range of TVs and speakers launched by Samsung at the beginning of this year, in addition to playing the technology on some videos on YouTube, in addition to the possibility of the new technology reaching the leading Galaxy S25 phones, as well as a variety of phones. The leading Android operating system when it arrives in the market in 2025.
Supporting devices include all categories, from the Crystal UHD series to advanced models such as the Neo QLED 8K. The technology will also allow uploading content that supports 3D audio to YouTube, giving users the opportunity to enjoy an advanced audio experience through the platform.
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