360 Virtual Mixing Environment

Sony Audio and ALT Systems Partner to Broaden Access to Revolutionary 360 Virtual Mixing Environment (360VME)

Bringing Next-Generation Immersive Audio to Creators in Music, Film, and Education.

Sony Audio has announced a pivotal partnership with leading media systems integrator, ALT Systems, to significantly broaden access to its groundbreaking 360 Virtual Mixing Environment (360VME) technology. For the first time, this revolutionary immersive audio platform is moving beyond exclusive professional circles to empower a wider range of creators.

Unlocking the Power of 360VME

The 360VME technology is designed to enable audio professionals to mix and monitor immersive content with unparalleled precision and depth, recreating a true 360-degree sound field. By simulating complex acoustic environments, 360VME allows creators to work efficiently and consistently, regardless of their physical studio setup.

The Expertise of ALT Systems

Alt Systems, a certified systems integrator specializing in the media and entertainment industry, has been selected to spearhead the rollout. Leveraging its deep-seated expertise in tech, acoustic, and operational setup, ALT Systems will provide the necessary end-to-end services to integrate 360VME into facilities across North America.

This includes:

• Technical Services: Designing and installing the high-speed networking and computing infrastructure required to run the 360VME platform.
• Acoustic Consulting: Optimizing physical spaces to complement the virtual mixing environment for accurate monitoring.
• Operational Training & Support: Ensuring a seamless workflow integration for engineering teams.

ALT Systems’ proven track record in building cutting-edge production environments—including editorial solutions, color and finishing suites, and professional audio systems—makes them the ideal partner to deliver this complex technology to new audiences.

Expanding the Creative Landscape

This expansion means that creators across several key industries can now benefit from Sony’s immersive audio capabilities:

• Music: Artists and producers can craft mixes with unprecedented spatial depth and realism, preparing content for next-generation listening formats.
• Education: Institutions can build state-of-the-art labs to train the next generation of audio engineers in immersive sound design.
• Film & Television: Post-production houses gain a powerful new tool for delivering next-level, immersive cinematic and broadcast experiences.

Get Started

To learn more about how to integrate Sony 360VME into your facility or production workflow, contact the experts at ALT Systems today.