Neumann Release RIME v1.5

Since its revolutionary debut earlier this year, RIME – the Reference Immersive Monitoring Environment – has rapidly cemented its position as the indispensable software tool for professional immersive audio creators worldwide, driving workflow efficiency and sonic precision across spatial mixing, VR, and cinematic post-production. Building upon this foundation of rapid adoption and community-driven success, Neumann has announced the official release of RIME 1. This landmark update graduates the platform from its initial launch phase, marking its status as a fully certified, stable production environment. RIME 1 not only integrates crucial user feedback and performance enhancements collected globally but also signifies the robust maturity and reliability that audio professionals demand for high-stakes projects, confirming RIME's role as the definitive reference standard for the future of audio monitoring.

WHAT'S NEW IN RIME 1.5?

• Extended Low Frequency Response: All non-sub speakers now deliver deeper, more accurate bass reproduction.
• Improved Transient Accuracy: Enhanced clarity and precision.
• 3 Degrees of Freedom (3DoF) Headtracking: Fully responsive to head movements when used with OSC-compatible headtrackers.
• Expanded Format Support: Now includes 5.1 and 7.1.2 formats alongside existing stereo and 7.1.4 support.
• Ambience Parameter Range Extended: Greater control over room feel
• Peak-Aligned Output: Ensures levels stay below 0 dBFS for clean, distortion-free monitoring.
• Loudness-Matched Bypass: Seamlessly compare binaural rendering with downmixed signals.
• Quick Solo/Mute Buttons: Instantly isolate horizontal plane or height channels for focused listening.
• Stand-Alone Version (Mac Only): Use RIME independently of a DAW. This is useful for customers running Dolby Atmos Renderer on a separate computer. It also makes RIME highly attractive to consumers wishing to enjoy Dolby Atmos™ music and films with convincing localization.

RIME 1.5 is now available as a free update for existing users for download via the Neumann website.