Yamaha updates Active Field Control with an acoustic and image enhancement system

The audio manufacturer Yamaha introduced the new update to the Active Field Control version (Afc), which includes the acoustic improvement system (AFC Enhance) and image control (AFC Image).

It was in the year 1969 when Yamaha launched acoustic consultations with the aim of finding the ideal relationship between the interpreter, The public and the space, The result over time has been a deep understanding of acoustic technology., including structural and electronic.

Based on this experience and in response to the increasing diversification of the premises and the need to accommodate a greater variety of events, in 1985 the manufacturer introduced its innovative immersive audio system Active Field Control (Afc), that has been refined with improved features and performance in later decades.

Yamaha AFC offers advanced processing power 96 khz, that provides extraordinary sound and space control. Today, has been expanded to include AFC Enhance for the control of the environment and AFC Image for acoustic imaging, providing a system that can create any acoustic environment by sonically transporting the public to different spaces.

Unique acoustic spaces

specifically, AFC Enhance can be used to create acoustic spaces in which acoustic images are positioned and moved by AFC Image, using a sophisticated yet intuitive GUI.

One of the advantages of AFC Enhance is that it controls the reverberation of a space, taking advantage of the natural acoustic properties of the existing structure.

Unlike approaches that add artificial reverb to source sound to create a different impression, Control the propagation of sound within space, so that reverberation and volume can be altered while maintaining the natural sounds of musical instruments and voices.

It also allows users to control the perceived positions of acoustic images within a space.. With a conventional stereo setup, the acoustic image will vary depending on the listener's position.

instead, immersive systems allow you to place and move acoustic images wherever necessary to produce the desired effect, and its position remains absolutely regardless of the listener's location.

Other features that set AFC Image apart are the speaker zoning feature, that assigns the sounds of objects only to the desired speakers within the system, and the binaural output, that allows users to experience immersive sound in the headphones.

Systems can be created according to customer needs, which contributes to easy integration of DAWs, Mixers, Tracking systems, plus other third-party hardware and software.

Flexible workflow support

In addition to system configuration and on-site playback, A truly memorable listening experience includes creating off-site content and designing custom audio systems.

The main goal is to connect each phase of the process with an optimized workflow that makes content delivery smooth and simple..

Yamaha's immersive audio systems provide support that covers everything, from content production to playback. AFC Image's space conversion function, For example, Allows you to play content 5.1 created with a DAW through a live sound system, easily adapting playback to the location and arrangement of the audio system speakers.

When working with NS-1 simulation software and a number of external equipment, This technology can deliver creator content in a wide range of real-world environments..

A broad spectrum of knowledge and experience forms the backbone of AFC. “Their continued development and growth depend on experience, high-level input and support from Yamaha Group companies, how Steinberg and nexus“, As explained by some of its managers in the virtual presentation of this update.

In this sense, during the meeting, the alliance and collaboration of the manufacturer with experts in various related fields was highlighted., promoting innovation and development that maintain AFC as a benchmark in the market.

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