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Oct 5, 2010

The 3D Sound System With 62 Channels is the Death Star of Audio

This isn't a Death Star model to go with your AT-AT. What's lurking behind it is a clue. Have you got it? It's a sound system, only with a twist—it has 62 channels for 3D sound.

It's from the Japanese National Institute of Information and Communications Technology(NICT), a research firm which is responsible for looking after Japan's frequencies and time standards, and also tests marine radar and maritime safety systems. Amongst doing all those important deeds, they've obviously found the time to jump upon the 3D wagon, with this sound system that is the first of its kind in the world today.

With 62 channels, the sound is meant to be a full replica of the original audio, so you genuinely feel that the singer is right there in the room with you. In 3D. It's being shown off at CEATEC this week, and while it's unlikely to go on sale (especially outside of Japan) it's fascinating to see what technology is capable of. Don't stop at 62 next time, NICT.

56 comments:

Naj said...

looks kinda weird but i bet it sounds really good.

Stav88os said...

Cool story Bro!;)

jeanjean said...

looks good and expensive

Blenderhead said...

WE GOT DEATH STARS!

nicole said...

good post!

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StayTuned said...

that would be awesome, to put right in between the 2 front seats of ur car :D

Ren Rotten said...

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Anonymous said...

great post!

Barnacle said...

Haha wonder what it sounds like though ;)

B.Bell said...

Does one really need 62 channels?

Lil Pee said...

Totally unnecessary... but i guess there's always a need for it.

iMonei said...

damn i wish i had that

Anonymous said...

Japanese people are sick

pixel said...

how is that 3d? do you put your head in the ball?

Panserbjorne69 said...

A death star in my room pumping music... i need it

loloriz0r said...

nice find.. even though I'd prefer it in black :>

Unknown said...

I want it, now!

Seriously, that thing looks awesome.

Victor M. said...

What could possibly be a reason to be in a normal household is beyond me but I'd like to hear it though.

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Jehabbi said...

Where are the lasers?

Knox said...

looks great !

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Chris said...

Ha, quite the interesting concept.

lbennington10 said...

awww man i need something like that at my place. looks like i could get an eargasm from this.

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PEDLEVSKI said...

Only God know how much that was. :D

RoodNverse said...

wow thats cool , i would love to hear it playing a movie or music

2Beer1Sip said...

i need that box

Mezzo Catorce said...

That's an interesting idea, but you would need 62 speakers, and you can have true 3d with just headphones and holophonic sound.

It seems a bit unnecessary, is all.

Admin said...

Amazing !

Derek said...

Idea; turn all speakers so they face inward. Add a screen, stick your head in et voila; you have your own kick-ass gaming bulb.

ShredGuitar said...

Haha, cool.

momo said...

do want

Wondergecko said...

Sweet sound gods. Insane.

Quinn Electronics said...

I'll bet that thing sounds amazing

BenchesnChandeliers said...

wow that looks very futuristic and sounds amazing!

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mandellameats said...

wow... just wow

Light Weight Baby! said...

good follow up post to yesterday's

YukonAfternoon said...

That thing has got to pack some serious auditory punch. I'm willing to bet it packs a hefty price tag as well!

Anonymous said...

When I saw this thing I couldn't help but giggle.

RatsRunThisTown said...

Looks horrible. Sounds like sex to the ears?

Brad Travagline said...

Damn that thing is crazy. Following you.

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gamefreak3335 said...

i want one!!

John G said...

Alright, we need to throw a star destroying laser on this bad boy, that way we can jam while we conquer the universe!

Unreal said...

That thing.. is pretty weird lookin, haha but I would love to have it!

gypsycore said...

WTF is that?

Someboies been on the happy baccy!!

Rezden said...

Wow, that looks amazing. I would love to get my hands on one of those. :)

Josh said...

Very simply: WANT! Thanks for the sorry!

LoneIslander said...

Looks pretty cool

RLBurrows said...

Looks awesome!

Ceedo said...

OH MY GOD I WANT IT. I WANT LIKE 8 OF THEM AROUND MY ROOM AND IN MY WALLS AND ON MY CEILING.

Sean Clark said...

That's no moon!

Arkanyn said...

how would that work though it still coming from the same direction

B said...

whoa, that's intense

Jay said...

wow thats crazy i want that, but I think few people could really use it to its full potential

Archivist X0042 said...

wow....just wow

MC said...

death star of audio is right

Catz said...

Oh dear God, we're dead. LOOK AT THAT THING. THAT COULD DESTROY YOUR SOUL AND MAKE IT DRIP THROUGH YOU EARS.


I'd buy it instantly.

Anonymous said...

Looks awesome but wheres the blast point. Lulz