Pioneering Spatial Audio and Show Control
Welcome to TiMax, the home of immersive pro audio
Memorable sonic landscapes
A place to fire the imagination and help you create exceptional and memorable sonic landscapes across performance, presentation and experiential.
Stereo in these applications is a myth. A bottleneck to everything we care about; creativity, intelligibility, and emotional connection.
Spatial audio is here to stay.
Enhanced narrative experiences
More realism and thrills, increased intelligibility and engagement, transporting audiences to different worlds, and enhancing narrative experiences.
Creating magic in a world that could use more of it.
The original article
We were at the start of professional spatial audio development over twenty years ago, and because we’ve been devoted to exploring the possibilities of immersive sound longer than anyone else it’s natural that we’re able to offer the most comprehensive range of solutions.
For every user and scale of production.
TiMax panLab
3D spatial audio software
Full-service spatialisation macOS app designed to work seamlessly with Qlab, consoles and TiMax SoundHub.
TiMax SoundHub
A complete show-in-a-box
The only solution on the market that combines immersive audio spatialisation, localisation, system processing, showcontrol, editing and playback.
TiMax Tracker
Tracking for good
Performer stagetracking automates sound and lighting positioning, so every member of the audience enjoys a truer audio-visual experience.
TiMax empowers your immersive audio creativity
TiMax FAQs
What is spatial audio, and how does it enhance live events?
Spatial audio creates an immersive sound experience by placing audio in a 3D soundscape in front of and sometimes around the listener. Unlike traditional stereo sound, it offers a dynamic, lifelike effect, making it ideal for performances, events, and immersive media. TiMax delivers advanced spatial audio solutions that enhance sound clarity, directionality, and depth, which are perfect for creating powerful and memorable auditory experiences.
Which industries can benefit from TiMax's spatial audio solutions?
TiMax is used by sound designers, audio engineers, and technicians across various applications, including live productions like theatre, opera, concerts, nightclubs, corporate events and houses of worship, as well immersive exhibitions, art installations and themed spaces. TiMax offers tailored spatial audio solutions for a wide range of applications, delivering clarity, depth, and precision to make every sound experience unforgettable.
What factors should be considered when selecting a spatial audio setup for an event or venue
Venue size, audience layout, speaker configuration, and required automation features are key factors in choosing the right TiMax spatial audio solution. Most importantly, a project’s requirements or client’s aspirations for a desired immersive outcome should be established so that an appropriate spatial audio implementation is provided.
What are the key benefits of using TiMax for performance, presentation, and experiential?
TiMax enhances performances, presentations, and experiential events with immersive spatial audio to provide enhanced focus, engagement and enjoyment for audiences, congregations, delegates and visitors. TiMax SoundHub employs dynamic delay-matrix processing to ensure precise, real-time audio positioning and envelopment, while TiMax TrackerD4 automates localisation for sound, and direction for lighting, and video, streamlining production and reducing rehearsal time. These technologies allow designers to focus on creativity while delivering seamless, engaging audience experiences.
Does TiMax work with existing audio systems?
Yes, to varying degrees TiMax can integrate seamlessly with most professional audio system setups and is proudly loudspeaker agnostic therefore often able to enhance existing systems without requiring a complete overhaul. While nominal sonic benefits may be achievable with just a stereo system, realistically more improved Better and Best spatial outcomes would be achieved with a few additional loudspeakers in relatively minimal and flexible configurations compared to other spatial processors.
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