
MPEG-H Audio promises interactive, personalisable soundscapes – but how do you demonstrate this revolution when no player can showcase its features?
You have produced in MPEG-H, implemented all interactive elements, and created customisable mixes. But standard media players only play the default settings. The revolutionary features – dialogue enhancement, alternative commentary tracks, individual object positioning – remain invisible and unheard. Your innovation fizzles out in the presentation.
The MPEG-H WL app is the answer to this demonstration problem. Developed by the Audio and Media Technologies Department at Fraunhofer IIS – the creators of the MPEG-H standard – this Android app shows the full spectrum of your MPEG-H audio mix.
As an exemplary build, the app demonstrates how a multimedia player should implement all MPEG-H features. No compromises, no simplifications – the complete vision of immersive, personalisable audio becomes reality. Users interact with the mix in real time, adjust parameters during playback and immediately experience the effects of their decisions.
Real-time interaction fundamentally changes the listening experience. Dialogue too quiet? Increase it live. Too much background music? Reduce it immediately. Want an alternative language track? Just tap your finger. This immediacy makes abstract concepts tangible and understandable.
The Android platform guarantees broad availability. No special hardware, no desktop installation – the app runs on smartphones and tablets that your target audience already owns. Presentations become mobile, demos can be done spontaneously, and tests can be carried out remotely.
For producers, the app offers indispensable insights into the audience experience. How do listeners actually use the interactive features? Which settings are preferred? Where are there comprehension problems? These insights flow directly into the optimisation of your productions.
As a reference implementation, the app shows developers how to implement MPEG-H features correctly. The professional implementation serves as a blueprint for your own applications, shortens development times and avoids typical errors.
The showcase function is invaluable for presentations. Instead of theoretical explanations, you can show live what MPEG-H can do. Customers experience the possibilities for themselves, decision-makers understand the added value immediately, and investors see the potential in concrete terms.
The Fraunhofer IIS development team is available for feedback and exchange. Share your experiences, ask questions and make suggestions at mpegh-feedback@iis.fraunhofer.de. This direct connection to the standard developers is unique.
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Discover the full spectrum of your MPEG-H audio mix with the WL app. Demonstrate interactive audio features, understand user behaviour, present the future of sound – all in one mobile application.