Claiming ‘a groundbreaking audio solution set to redefine how we experience spaces through sound’, L-Acoustics has announced HYRISS (Hyperreal Immersive Sound Space)
With the ambition of ‘elevating the role of audio to match the importance of visual aesthetics in creating truly immersive, emotionally resonant environments’, HYRISS is aims to by make sound an integral part of living and gathering spaces. The system combines L-Acoustics’ hardware, software and services to create adaptable, high-quality sound environments suitable for a wide range of applications, from luxurious residences and yachts to high-end hospitality and corporate settings.
‘For too long, the audio experience has been secondary to visual aesthetics in the design of spaces,’ says L-Acoustics Director of Product Management Solutions, Scott Sugden. ‘With HYRISS, we’re changing that narrative. We’re providing designers, architects, and engineers with the tools to create spaces that are as sonically captivating as they are visually stunning, evoking profound emotions and creating exceptional experiences through the art of sound.’
HYRISS supports a wide range of audio formats, from mono to expansive Dolby Atmos soundscapes and beyond. Its high-resolution, three-dimensional network of loudspeakers provides exceptional listening conditions and acoustic comfort. The system can enhance voice for presentations, immerse listeners in music through chosen speakers, and dynamically adapt a space’s acoustics for various activities.
By integrating discreet in-wall speakers, high-power amplification, and advanced spatial audio processing, HYRISS reckons to offer ‘concert-level sound quality’ for the creation of living spaces.
HYRISS leverages three core L-Acoustics technologies: L-ISA precisely positions instruments in the space, mimicking live concert settings; Ambiance uses state-of-the-art sensing microphones and the L-ISA Processor II to transform room acoustics; and Anima uses advanced algorithms and machine learning to localise, spatialise, separate and immerse audio content beyond its original design.
HYRISS’ flexibility means that a space can transition between various acoustic environments, from a serene atmosphere for relaxation or meditation to a dynamic entertainment space, ensuring that the auditory environment always matches the intended use of the space and the desired emotional impact.
‘HYRISS transforms static spaces into dynamic experiences, matching the mood of every occasion and creating a true temple for sound,’ Sugden adds. ‘With HYRISS, every space becomes a stage for extraordinary auditory experiences, capable of stirring deep emotions and creating lasting memories.’
