What is Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos)?

In the Philharmonie Berlin, the unique sound of the Berliner Philharmoniker meets an important component of the musical experience: space. It is precisely this spatial experience that we want you to feel directly. We achieve this by recreating the spatiality of the auditorium with a complex algorithm when mixing the sound signal. And since every musical work has a different line-up and the instrumental groups are not always seated in the same place on stage, we create each mix with individual parameters for each individual work. An important role is played here by an upmix process specially adapted to the Philharmonie Berlin, which was developed by sound engineer Benedikt Schröder and, in collaboration with Andreas Wolf, is used to mix the concerts in the Digital Concert Hall. This then converts the concert recordings in stereo into Dolby Atmos 7.1.4. The new Immersive Audio sound format is available at no extra cost.

How can I enjoy concerts in Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos) on my computer?

Our website currently supports Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos) for certain Apple devices which have MacOS version 11 ( Big Sur ) or higher installed. You also need Safari as your browser. With this set-up, you can select the desired audio quality directly in the video player via the cogwheel icon. Your selection is saved for the corresponding device until you change it again.

How can I enjoy concerts in Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos) on my smartphone/tablet?

Your smartphone or tablet needs to be one of our supported devices and have the latest version of our app installed. You can select the desired audio quality directly in the video player via the cogwheel icon. Your selection is saved for the corresponding device until you change it again. In addition, you can find this setting option in your user account under the menu item Settings → Audio quality. For an optimal experience, you should use Dolby Atmos-enabled headphones. With an iPhone or iPad, you can also stream a concert to another Dolby Atmos-compatible device using Apple Airplay. This function is not yet available with Google Chromecast.

How can I enjoy concerts in Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos) on my TV?

Your TV or streaming media player needs to be a device supported by us and have the latest version of our app installed. You can select the desired audio quality directly in the video player via the cogwheel icon. Your selection is saved for the corresponding device until you change it again. In addition, you need a connected soundbar or A/V receiver that supports Dolby Atmos and an HDMI connection with the addition ARC or eARC. Some TV sets also already have built-in speakers that support Dolby Atmos.

Which devices support Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos)?

Your technical devices must meet certain requirements in order for you to be able to enjoy the new Immersive Audio sound format. The following devices enable you to enjoy concerts in three-dimensional sound: TVs and streaming players Dolby Atmos technology is not integrated in some TV sets. However, Immersive Audio can still be delivered in combination with an appropriate external audio device. Due to the large number of different manufacturers, we recommend that you find out the appropriate combinations for your device for yourself. Android TV and Google TV Android TV and Google TV from version 9 support Dolby Atmos technology. As a result, streaming media players with Android TV or Google TV version 9 or higher also support Immersive Audio when connected to an external Dolby Atmos-capable audio system. Apple TV Apple TV 4K devices with the operating system tvOS 13.4 or higher support Immersive Audio. Chromecast Chromecast devices with Google TV support Immersive Audio when connected to a Dolby Atmos-enabled TV or sound system. Chromecast devices without Google TV cannot stream Immersive Audio. Other TV models The following models support Immersive Audio: Fire TV sets from 2019 Panasonic TV and BDP models with “My Home Screen” from 2020, models with Dolby Atmos-enabled Android TV or Google TV, Panasonic models from 2017 that can receive the Digital Concert Hall in HDR, with a connected Dolby Atmos-enabled sound system. Sony TV models with Dolby Atmos-enabled Android TV or Google TV Philips TV models with Dolby Atmos-enabled Android TV or Google TV LG TVs from 2016 offering UHD or 8K with a connected Dolby Atmos-enabled sound system Samsung TVs from 2017 onwards that support UHD or 8K Web Only certain Apple computers with MacOS version 10.15 (Catalina) or higher installed support Immersive Audio when using the Safari browser. Mobile devices Amazon Fire Tablets Amazon Fire HD 8 and 10 tablets support Immersive Audio. Apple iPhones and iPads Apple iPhones and iPads introduced in 2018, with iOS/iPadOS version 13.4 support Immersive Audio. Android smartphones and tablets Models from Android version 9 support Immersive Audio. In general, support depends on whether the hardware of the device is Dolby Atmos-capable. Cast and other devices Apple AirPlay Immersive audio can be transmitted via Apple AirPlay. Google Cast Google Cast does not support Immersive Audio.

How can I find out whether a concert is available in Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos)?

Since the 2022/23 season, you can enjoy selected concert recordings in Immersive Audio. More archive concerts are being prepared on an ongoing basis. If a concert is available in Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos), this icon appears in the detailed view of the concert: At help@digitalconcerthall.com we will be happy to tell you which concerts are already available in three-dimensional sound!

Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos)

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What is Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos)?
How can I enjoy concerts in Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos) on my computer?
How can I enjoy concerts in Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos) on my smartphone/tablet?
How can I enjoy concerts in Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos) on my TV?
Which devices support Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos)?
How can I find out whether a concert is available in Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos)?

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