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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:

  1. NajOctober 5, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    looks kinda weird but i bet it sounds really good.

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  2. Stav88osOctober 5, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    Cool story Bro!;)

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  3. jeanjeanOctober 5, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    looks good and expensive

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  4. BlenderheadOctober 5, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    WE GOT DEATH STARS!

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  5. nicoleOctober 5, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    good post!

    supporting you
    take care.

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  6. StayTunedOctober 5, 2010 at 6:35 AM

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

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  7. Ren RottenOctober 5, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    Sharin some lovin

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  8. AnonymousOctober 5, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    great post!

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  9. BarnacleOctober 5, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Haha wonder what it sounds like though ;)

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  10. B.BellOctober 5, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Does one really need 62 channels?

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  11. Lil PeeOctober 5, 2010 at 7:52 AM

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

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  12. iMoneiOctober 5, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    damn i wish i had that

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  13. AnonymousOctober 5, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Japanese people are sick

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  14. pixelOctober 5, 2010 at 8:20 AM

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

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  15. Panserbjorne69October 5, 2010 at 8:23 AM

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

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  16. loloriz0rOctober 5, 2010 at 8:31 AM

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

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  17. UnknownOctober 5, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    I want it, now!

    Seriously, that thing looks awesome.

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  18. Victor M.October 5, 2010 at 8:50 AM

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

    http://quarterqwerty.blogspot.com/

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  19. JehabbiOctober 5, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Where are the lasers?

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  20. KnoxOctober 5, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    looks great !

    supporting you

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  21. ChrisOctober 5, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Ha, quite the interesting concept.

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  22. lbennington10October 5, 2010 at 9:17 AM

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

    hey guys, please comment/follow/click my blog i'll return the favor

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  23. PEDLEVSKIOctober 5, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Only God know how much that was. :D

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  24. RoodNverseOctober 5, 2010 at 9:25 AM

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

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  25. 2Beer1SipOctober 5, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    i need that box

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  26. Mezzo CatorceOctober 5, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    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.

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  27. AdminOctober 5, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Amazing !

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  28. DerekOctober 5, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    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.

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  29. ShredGuitarOctober 5, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    Haha, cool.

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  30. momoOctober 5, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    do want

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  31. WondergeckoOctober 5, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Sweet sound gods. Insane.

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  32. Quinn ElectronicsOctober 5, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    I'll bet that thing sounds amazing

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  33. BenchesnChandeliersOctober 5, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    wow that looks very futuristic and sounds amazing!

    http://www.benchesandchandeliers.com

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  34. mandellameatsOctober 5, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    wow... just wow

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  35. Light Weight Baby!October 5, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    good follow up post to yesterday's

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  36. YukonAfternoonOctober 5, 2010 at 10:28 AM

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

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  37. AnonymousOctober 5, 2010 at 10:37 AM

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

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  38. RatsRunThisTownOctober 5, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Looks horrible. Sounds like sex to the ears?

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  39. Brad TravaglineOctober 5, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Damn that thing is crazy. Following you.

    http://thedailyshens.blogspot.com

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  40. gamefreak3335October 5, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    i want one!!

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  41. John GOctober 5, 2010 at 10:50 AM

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

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  42. UnrealOctober 5, 2010 at 10:51 AM

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

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  43. gypsycoreOctober 5, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    WTF is that?

    Someboies been on the happy baccy!!

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  44. RezdenOctober 5, 2010 at 10:55 AM

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

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  45. JoshOctober 5, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Very simply: WANT! Thanks for the sorry!

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  46. LoneIslanderOctober 5, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Looks pretty cool

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  47. RLBurrowsOctober 5, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    Looks awesome!

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  48. CeedoOctober 5, 2010 at 12:31 PM

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

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  49. Sean ClarkOctober 5, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    That's no moon!

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  50. ArkanynOctober 5, 2010 at 5:52 PM

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

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  51. BOctober 5, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    whoa, that's intense

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  52. JayOctober 6, 2010 at 8:27 AM

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

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  53. ArchivistOctober 6, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    wow....just wow

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  54. MCOctober 6, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    death star of audio is right

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  55. CatzOctober 6, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    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.

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  56. AnonymousOctober 10, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    Looks awesome but wheres the blast point. Lulz

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