MPEG-H Authoring Suite – Produce immersive audio

While your competitors are still thinking in stereo, listeners have long been expecting immersive sound experiences that adapt to their needs.

The audio landscape has changed fundamentally. Soundbars with height information, headphones with head tracking, streaming services with object-based audio – the hardware is ready for the next dimension. But the production tools are lagging behind. They continue to mix in rigid channel formats, while MPEG-H Audio has long enabled personalisable, immersive sound worlds.

The MPEG-H Authoring Suite from the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits – the inventors of MP3 and AAC – is your bridge to this new audio era. The suite covers not only individual aspects, but the entire production chain: from creation to delivery to playback.

At its heart is the MPEG-H Authoring Tool (MHAT). Here, you no longer compose channels, but objects in three-dimensional space. Each element – dialogue, music, effects – becomes an independent entity with position and movement. Listeners can then decide for themselves: more dialogue for better intelligibility, less music for concentrated listening, alternative commentary tracks for different perspectives.

The Authoring Plug-in (MHAPi) seamlessly integrates MPEG-H into your existing DAW. No need to learn new software or change workflows – work in your familiar environment and still export future-proof MPEG-H masters.

The Production Format Player (MPF) lets you experience your work immediately. Hear how your production sounds on different playback systems – from smartphones and soundbars to Dolby Atmos setups. Test different listener profiles: How does it sound with increased dialogue? Does the spatial representation work?

The Info Tool (MHIT) gives you deep insights into MPEG-H streams. Analyse metadata, check object positions, validate interaction possibilities. Understand exactly what is happening in your productions.

The Conversion Tool (MCO) bridges worlds. Convert legacy content to MPEG-H, convert between different formats, prepare content for different platforms. Your library becomes future-proof without re-production.

The Encoding and Muxing Tool (MHEX) prepares your productions for delivery. Optimal compression with maximum quality, integration into video containers, streaming preparation – all automated and standards-compliant.

The VVPlayer (MHVP) shows the end result. A full-featured player that plays MPEG-H audio in conjunction with video. Demonstrate the possibilities to customers, test the user experience, and realise your vision.

The possibilities are revolutionary:

Broadcasters produce programmes in which viewers can switch between the original sound and dubbing, choose between stadium atmosphere or commentator focus, and hearing-impaired viewers can amplify the dialogue. Streaming services offer personalised soundtracks, interactive listening experiences, and accessible content. Game developers create adaptive soundscapes that respond to player actions.

The suite comes directly from the development department of Fraunhofer IIS – the creators of the MPEG-H standard. You not only get tools, but also the bundled expertise of audio pioneers. If you have any questions, the development team is available at mpegh-feedback@iis.fraunhofer.de.

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Create customisable immersive sound with the MPEG-H Authoring Suite. Produce tomorrow's audio experiences today – personalisable, immersive, future-proof.