Meyer Sound Ultra Reflex: surround sound on large-format screens

Its launch is paired with the Sony Crystal Led system, Although the technology is compatible with all hard surface direct vision displays. This solution has seen the light in a project carried out on Netflix campus in Los Angeles.

Ultra Reflex is the latest solution presented by Meyer Sound, brand that distributes RMS ProAudio, for optimal audio reproduction on large video screens.

The complete system comprises a high-frequency component that is reflected on the screen and coupled with a low-frequency direct radiation system. Patent pending, Includes own acoustic designs, DSP technologies and optimization techniques.

The result is full bandwidth playback, along with extremely low distortion, Precise directionality and optimal amplitude and plane phase response for greater tonal accuracy.

With Ultra Reflex, Audiences experience accurate and stable sound localization, Crisp dialogues, High-fidelity music and powerful effects: Quality that complements the most advanced imaging technologies.

The challenges and problems of faithful immersive audio reproduction have prevented greater acceptance of large direct display screens, since, unlike projection screens, that are acoustically transmissive, Speakers cannot be placed directly behind the screen.

In addition, Placing speakers at the perimeter of the screen compromises uniformity of coverage, the stability of image localization and overall sound fidelity.

Meyer Sound's Ultra Reflex solution retains the advantages of a system placed behind the screen, while improving the breadth of coverage throughout the space occupied by viewers.

"The introduction of direct viewing screens in the film industry created the need for a unique solution for LCR channels. Ultra Reflex is the culmination of prediction software, the technologies applied to the speakers and the vision of a lifetime of John Meyer to create solutions for the most demanding audio professionals", says Miles Rogers, Director of Business Development at Meyer Sound for the Film and Content Creation sectors.

Agreement with Sony

During the initial release period, Ultra Reflex has been paired with the Crystal Led screen of Sony. This agreement allows early adopters to experience the latest in high-resolution video complemented by the most advanced audio technology..

"Sony Crystal Led has proven its effectiveness through its evaluation and reception by the creative communities and the world of audiovisual post-production," says Theresa Alesso., President of the Professional Division of Sony Electronics-. We sought to complement this image with an audio solution that not only lived up to visual integrity., but to improve the user experience".

The modular and scalable screens Crystal Led incorporate MicroLed with the technology of control and processing of Led signals, offering a contrast ratio of more than 1.000.000:1, high brightness, A wide viewing angle and a range of colors.

Campus Netflix

The first joint installation of the two technologies is located in a design room and reference laboratory on the Netflix in Los Angeles.

Designed to replicate critical visualization and audio mixing, as well as to accommodate VIP projections, the room has a 4K Crystal Led screen 5,18 meters wide by 2,74 high with HDR capability. The Galaxy Network Platform 816 Meyer Sound provides DSP processing for optimization.

The speakers are part of a complete Dolby Atmos system that features quickly retrievable snapshots for different surround sound playback modes.
The rest of the system consists of a total of 37 Self-powered Meyer Sound cinema speakers, including HMS Series side and top speakers, reinforced by USW-210P subwoofers and X-400C subwoofers together with VLFC very low frequency elements.

The pioneering audio solution at Netflix was implemented by a team of Meyer Sound engineers along with Ron Lagerlof, of Visioneering; Ryan Hufford, by RH Design LLC and Studio 440 Architecture. On Netflix, The Director of Creative Technologies, Jimmy Rifle, was responsible for the project, together with the specialist in sound technology for production, Ozzie Sutherland, and the manager, Scott Kramer.

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