Announcement

International workshop of immersive recording techniques for classical music production

Applied and Innovative Research for Immersive Sound (AIRIS) laboratory at the Graduate School of Culture Technology, KAIST, cordially invites audio researchers and engineers to an international workshop on Immersive Recording Techniques. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the forefront of 3D audio technology, featuring a keynote and master class led by the acclaimed Grammy award-winning recording engineer, Professor Richard King. The workshop is a collaborative effort with 대전예술의전당, 사운드코리아이엔지, 오디오가이, and 사운드360. We warmly welcome your participation in this exceptional gathering to advance your expertise in audio engineering. May 7th (Tuesday) – Keynote1Place: Sound 360 studio, SeoulTime: 7:00 pm…

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Professor Kim’s Research Paper Published in the Journal of Audio Engineering Society

We are pleased to announce that the research paper, titled “Perceptual Comparison of 3D Audio Reproduction With and Without Bottom Channels,” has been published in the Journal of Audio Engineering Society. Dr. Kim was the co-author of this paper alongside Professor Richard King, who is being invited to present a Keynote and Masterclass in May 7 – 10th in Korea. Link to the paper: https://www.aes.org/e-lib/browse.cfm?elib=22392 Link to the Workshop Registration: https://2024-irtw.my.canva.site/

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Professor Kim’s article on ‘Aural Heritage’ is uploaded on The Korea Herald (March 13m 2024)

“[김성영의 sound nomad] 밥 딜런 사수하기-청각공간을 문화재로 보존하다”- 헤럴드경제 (heraldcorp.com) Dr. Kim always wanted that he could write a similar article of this topic on a casual journal or newspaper (for lay people). While it would be difficult to read Korean article for foreigners, Dr. Kim is now thankful that The Korea Herold allows him to write this interesteing yet not-well-known field of ‘Aural Heritage.’ If you know more about this project, please visit the AuralHeritage project webpage.

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International Workshop on Immersive 3D Sound

On Monday, February 26, we had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Shuichi Sakamoto from Tohoku University to the International Workshop on Immersive 3D Sound. Our laboratory hosted this international workshop for the entire KAIST community and audio researchers keen on learning the latest in 3D audio and binaural technology. This workshop was a collaborative effort with the Smart Sound Systems Lab (KAIST EE), HUMAN Lab (KAIST ME), and REIC (Tohoku University). The program featured a keynote from Professor Shuichi Sakamoto and presentations by three distinguished KAIST professors leading advanced immersive audio research. The event attracted not only KAIST students and…

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KAIST-University of Aizu Acoustic Workshop

On February 7th, The University of Aizu in Japan hosted an international acoustics workshop, led by Professors Julian Villegas and Michael Cohen. This event marked a collaborative effort to bridge acoustics research between KAIST, RIT and UoA. The workshop entailed seminars from the faculty and students from UoA and featured guest speakers Professor Kim Sungyoung, Akira Takeuchi, and Sean Koh. Their presentations aimed to foster a deeper connection between UoA, RIT, and KAIST, highlighting the latest advancements in their respective fields. The workshop’s primary goals were to showcase ongoing research projects and encourage meaningful dialogue among students at RIT, KAIST,…

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International Workshop on Immersive 3D Sound – 미래 몰입 음향 기술 (3D Sound) 워크샵 개최

Applied and Innovative Research for Immersive Sound (AIRIS) laboratory from the Graduate School of Culture Technology KAIST hosted the “International Workshop on Immersive 3D Sound” for all KAIST community and audio researchers who want to learn the state-of-the-art 3D audio and binaural technology. This collaborative workshop is with Smart Sound Lab (KAIST EE), HUMAN Lab (KAIST ME), and REIC (Tohoku University, Japan). The program of this workshop consists of the keynote from Professor Shuichi Sakamoto (REIC, Japan) and 3 eminent speakers from KAIST professors leading the advanced immersive audio research. – Date & Time: Feb 26 (Monday), 2024 / 3:30 -…

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Tohoku University visit

In this January to Feburary, Professor Sungyoung Kim and two students visit and stay Tohoku Univesity conducted a small workshop and our research. Rai Sato From January 9th to 15th, I conducted measurements of experimental stimuli using the anechoic chamber at Tohoku University. Our laboratory has been researching how music listening in a binaural format differs in perception and preference across different listener groups. This visit served as an additional recording to stimuli previously recorded by our professor in the same location, aiming to gather more detailed experimental stimuli for future research development. Thanks to Tohoku University’s large-scale anechoic chamber,…

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ASA Sydney

From December 4th to 8th, Professor Sungyoung Kim and student Sato Rai participated in the Acoustics 23 Sydney conference organized by the Acoustic Society of America, held in Sydney, Australia. The Acoustical Society of America (ASA) is the premier international acoustical society dedicated to generate, disseminate, and promote the knowledge and practical applications of acoustics. This year’s ASA conference was a joint meeting with the Australian Acoustical Society, spanning a total of five days in Sydney. It featured numerous exhibitions and served as a gathering place for acoustical researchers and students from around the world. At this event, our laboratory made the…

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Awarded for “2023 Convergence Factory Project” from KOCCA(Korea Creative Content Agency)

AIRIS Lab internship student Eden Park received ‘Best Project Award’ for the “2023 Convergence Factory Project” with her project named “Heritage Change-Up” at Gyeongbuk Contents Korea Lab, an organization affiliated with Korea Creative Content Agency(한국콘텐츠진흥원). ‘Convergence Factory Project’ aims to support creators with excellent ideas in the field of content, based on the Gyeongsangbuk-do heritage, so that their ideas can be connected to creation and entrepreneurship. Earlier, the Development Institute selected 8 teams in August. The project, “Heritage Change-Up,” attempted digitalization of natural and cultural heritage. Eden Park has captured the sound resources of Pohang Arboretum, a natural cultural heritage…

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Acoustical Society of Korea meeting (Nov 1-3)

AIRIS lab members with upcoming Ph.D. student JongHo LEE attended the 2023 Fall Meeting of the Acoustical Society of Korea (ASK) in Busan (Hanwha Hae-un-dae resort) from Nov 1 – 3. This meeting hosts a special joint session with Acoustical Society of Japan (日本音響学会). Two of the lab members (Minjae Kim and Rai Sato) had poster presentations with the title of “Implementation of real-tim spatial audio platform” and “REVISITING DIGITAL AUDIO MANIPULTION FOR THE STUDY OF HUMAN TEMPORARY THRESHOLD SHIFT.” Other KAIST students (led by Haeun Oh, under supervision of Prof. Jieun Song) also presented a poster (“GET OUT” -…

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AES New York 2023

From October 25th to 27th, Professor Sungyoung Kim and student Rai Sato attended the 155th convention, AES New York 2023, held in New York City, United States. The Audio Engineering Society (AES) stands as the sole professional body dedicated entirely to audio technology. Established in 1948 in the USA, the AES has grown into a global entity that brings together audio engineers, creative artists, scientists, and students from around the world to foster progress in audio and to spread newly acquired knowledge and research findings. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, this year’s convention was conducted entirely in-person, unimpeded by the effects…

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RIT-KAIST workshop

On October 19th, a collaborative acoustics workshop was conducted in Rochester, New York, by Professor Sungyoung Kim and student Rai Sato, alongside faculty and students from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), located in upstate New York, is one of America’s leading technological universities and one of the affiliated university of Professor Sungyoung Kim. The workshop was convened with the dual objectives of sharing research projects and facilitating interaction between students enrolled in acoustics-related courses at RIT and their counterparts from RIT and KAIST. The presentations delivered during the workshop were as follows: Dr. Sungyoung…

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New conference paper published

The long term collaborator and partner of the AIRIS lab, Yamaha Corporation’s Spatial Acoustics team published (and presented) a new conference paper at the Proceeding of AES Int. on Spatial and Immersive Audio. Dr. Kim contributed to this paper as a co-author. The part of this paper is a summary of the 2022 concert at Yamaha Ginza Workshop. AES E-Library » Sound Environment Control Using an Immersive Audio System — Advancing Sound Experiences for Creators and Listeners Using Active Field Control —

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Mercedes-Benz’s car audio experience with Apple Music’s spatial audio

On the afternoon of September 8th, Professor Sungyoung Kim of AIRIS, along with master’s students Minjae Kim and Sato Rai, attended the Dolby ‘Benz Road Show’ held at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul. In October 2022, Dolby and Mercedes-Benz announced the integration of Dolby Atmos into Mercedes-Benz’s sound system “Burmester.” This allows for the spatial audio experiences inside the car, combining the multiple speakers installed in the vehicle with Dolby Atmos object audio, all set within the luxurious interior of the Mercedes-Benz. This time, we had the opportunity to board Mercedes-Benz’s “the new EQS” and listen to several audio works created…

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2023 KOSOUND+STAGETECH

Report by: Ildo Im On September 8, Professor Sungyoung Kim and AIRIS Lab students attended a “2023 KOSOUND(+STAGETECH)” exhibition in SETEC convention center. SOUNDKOREAENG Do-Seok Kim, CTO of SOUNDKOREAENG co., Ltd., hosted a special session(about Object Premix for the Hyper-real sound concert) for us. During session, we heard pop ballad Multitrack that be made using Yamaha AFC4 Processor and PM10. And students had a chance that they control AFC Image through RIVAGE PM10. AFC Image is a immersive system that allows users to control the perceived positions of acoustic images within a space. Also it enables proper sound image localization…

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Portable Auro3D system (5.1.4) is ready for the lab use

Through the collaborative work with “B With C Ltd.”, the AIRIS lab built a portable Auro3D reproduction system (5.1.4). As a stepping stone for more high-end, built-in system, the system will serve as a hands-on practice tool for the all lab members as well as students who has interests in immersive mix and corresponding contents generation.

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Two media-art exhibitions in Tokyo

Written by Sungyoung Kim; After INTERNOISE and Yamaha tirp, I had the opportunity to visit two media-related art exhibitions in Tokyo: Teamlab Planets and the NTT ICC Annual Exhibition. TeamLab is renowned for offering immersive art experiences that engage the entire body. I was eagerly looking forward to experiencing their exhibition. However, in my humble opinion, the “show” turned out to be a disappointment, showing little concern for the audience’s experience. While their goal seemed to be creating a blend of audiences interacting with their art, the execution was lacking. The sheer number of visitors took away from the intended…

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KAIST and Yamaha Joint Workshop Unveils Innovative Research In Hamamatsu

Report by: Minjae Kim On August 23, a joint workshop between KAIST and Yamaha Corporation was held at Yamaha’s headquarters in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. The event was organized by Yamaha R&D and saw the participation of three GSCT labs from KAIST: AIRIS, MAC, and MUBL. The Innovation Road: A Journey Through Yamaha’s Legacy Before diving into the academic and technical exchanges, Yamaha extended an immersive experience to all attendees through a tour named ‘Innovation Road’. This corporate museum not only traced Yamaha’s storied history but also showcased the technological advances they have made over the years. For many, the tour served…

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AIRIS Lab Attends Inter-Noise 2023 Conference in Chiba, Japan

Report by: Minjae Kim Researchers and professionals in the field of noise control and acoustics gathered for the highly anticipated Inter-Noise 2023 conference, which took place at Makuhari-Messe, Chiba, from August 20th to August 23rd. AIRIS Lab was among the participants, represented by Dr. Kim, who not only chaired a session but also presented his latest research. Dr. Kim Chairs a Session and Presents Research On Monday, Dr. Kim had the honor of chairing a session that focused on innovative approaches in sound field evaluation. Following his role as a session chair, Dr. Kim took to the stage again on…

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