Dirac officially announced that Emotiva’s new LXR-11 AV receiver and LXP-16 surround processor will launch with Dirac Live Room Correction, Dirac Live Bass Control, and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment included and ready to use out of the box, with no additional license purchase required. The company said that the launch marks a major update […]

Dirac today announced at CEDIA Expo 2026 that NAD Electronics’ CI SA2-120 BluOS Streaming Amplifier Module and NAD CI S2 BluOS Streaming Module have been certified to support Dirac Live Room Correction, expanding access to advanced room optimization across NAD’s custom installation portfolio. The series is designed for professional integrators, a line of flexible, high-performance […]

Dirac today announced expanded Dirac Live support for the latest Marantz CINEMA Series 2 receivers. The Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2 supports the complete Dirac Live portfolio, including Dirac Live Room Correction, Dirac Live Bass Control and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment – continuing the full Dirac Live support available on the current CINEMA 50. […]

Dirac today announced the debut of Dirac Spaces, its newest automotive audio solution, to the U.S. market at the AES Automotive Audio 2026 International Conference, taking place July 29-31 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. Dirac Spaces was first introduced in April 2026 at Auto China in Beijing and is now making its U.S. debut […]

Gary and I kick things off with a reminder that rePLAY InfoComm 2026 is July 2 at 2 p.m. ET, where we’ll revisit our favorite moments from the show and earn 1.0 CTS, CTS-D or CTS-I RU along the way. We also dig into the official InfoComm attendance numbers and what the increase in end-user participation says […]

Dirac officially announced that Dirac Live Active Room Treatment is now available in Dirac Live Processor, the newly renamed evolution of Dirac Live Room Correction Suite. Dirac Live Processor is a virtual audio processor for PC and Mac that applies room correction to audio before it reaches the sound system. The company said that it […]

Dirac officially announced that Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART), alongside Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control, is included in miniDSP’s new Tide16, a 16-channel multi-channel processor designed for audiophiles, integrators and system designers. “miniDSP has built a global reputation for flexible, high-performance DSP tools that empower enthusiasts and professionals alike,” said […]

Dirac announced that its Dirac Live Room Correction solution will be available on additional Denon receivers. They include the Denon AVR-X2900H, AVR-X3900H, AVR-X2900H DAB and AVC-X3900H. Dirac said the expanded availability brings its room correction technology to a broader range of home theater systems, enabling more users to experience sound that is optimized for the […]

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac announced the launch of Dirac Spaces, an audio solution designed to recreate the acoustic properties of real-world environments inside the vehicle. The solution transforms the car’s naturally intimate listening environment into an authentic representation of a larger space. Dirac Spaces combines advanced hardware, precise spatial reproduction and high-quality audio content […]

Dirac announced a partnership with HiFi Klubben to offer the first in-person retail sales of Dirac Live licenses. Customers can purchase the software licenses at HiFi locations across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands beginning this year. “Working with HiFi Klubben unlocks a new chapter for Dirac Live in the retail environment,” said Martin […]

UPPSALA, Sweden – February 24, 2026 – Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac today announced a partnership with HiFi Klubben, the Danish high-end audio and home entertainment retailer, to offer the first in-person retail sales of Dirac Live licenses. Beginning this year, customers can purchase Dirac Live software licenses directly at HiFi Klubben locations across Denmark, […]

Dirac said it will demonstrate its automotive audio software with industry partners Audio Foundry and Pioneer at CES 2026, highlighting how software-based processing can be integrated into different in-vehicle audio systems. The demonstrations are scheduled for the Audio Foundry booth (#7330) and the Pioneer booth (#3527) in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention […]

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac and electric vehicle innovator NIO today announced that Dirac’s most advanced in-car audio technologies – reference room mode and Dirac Dimensions – are featured in the all-new third-generation NIO ES8. This collaboration sets a new standard for in-car sound, giving passengers an acoustically authentic experience where every note and reflection […]

Dirac has announced that its Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART) solution is now available on a range of Denon and Marantz AV receivers. All Denon and Marantz models currently supporting Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control will also support Dirac Live ART, which extends system optimization with advanced low-frequency spatial correction. […]

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac today announced the appointment of Helene Warme as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 2025. Warme succeeds Klas Åström, who will retire following a distinguished tenure in which he guided the company’s financial operations during a period of continued R&D innovation and global expansion. Warme brings more than a decade of […]

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac today announced it will host an exclusive Automotive Audio Innovation Showcase in parallel with IAA Mobility 2025, offering attendees an opportunity to experience the future of in-car sound at one of Europe’s most prestigious audio venues – msm-studios in Munich. Taking place September 10 – 11 from 12:00 – 6:00 […]

Dirac announced that its Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART), along with Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control, will be available in AudioControl’s new Hyperion line of home theater processors and receivers. The first model to support Dirac Live ART is the APR-16, a 16-channel preamp processor scheduled for release in Q4 […]

Dirac has announced an expanded collaboration with Marantz and Denon, introducing Dirac Live Room Correction to the Marantz MODEL M1 and Denon Home Amp. These models are the first streaming amplifiers from Marantz and Denon to feature Dirac’s patented algorithms, which minimize the impact of room acoustics on sound performance. Dirac Live Room Correction delivers […]

Dirac and MediaTek announced a strategic collaboration to integrate Dirac’s digital audio software into MediaTek’s automotive-grade systems-on-chips (SoCs). The companies signed a memorandum of understanding to co-develop a proof of concept that incorporates Dirac’s audio optimization technologies into MediaTek’s automotive platforms. The goal is to enable automakers to deliver improved in-car sound quality with easier […]

Peerless Audio and Dirac announced a partnership aimed at both the home and pro audio markets. The collaboration merges Peerless’ acoustics and audio modules with Dirac’s room correction to enable manufacturers to leverage the Flow DSP platform to integrate Dirac Live into their audio products. The integration of Dirac’s Dirac Live Room Correction solution into […]

Dirac announced the appointment of Anders Storm as chief executive officer, effective immediately, according to Dirac Chairman Johan Sedihn. Storm’s appointment as CEO comes at a time when the company is experiencing “record-breaking growth in the automotive and home audio markets,” driven by new and expanded commercial partnerships with some of the industry’s biggest players […]

Onkyo and Dirac are now developing AVR products at their Technology Center in Osaka, Japan, alongside Dirac’s developers to ensure compatibility. The result of this deeper collaboration will first be seen in Onkyo and its sister brand Klipsch as they unveil two new audio products with built-in Dirac Live Room Correction and Bass Control later […]

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac and Bluesound, makers of hi-fidelity multi-room streaming devices, today announced a collaboration to integrate Dirac’s award-winning Dirac Live Room Correction solution into select Bluesound devices. According to Fredric Tapper, Dirac’s VP of Home & Pro Audio, this first-time collaboration with Bluesound represents a significant milestone for the company as it […]

Dirac announced that Dirac Live Bass Control will be available in several existing and upcoming AV receivers and preamplifiers from Denon and Marantz. In total, seven mid-range and high-end Denon and Marantz units will be able to run Dirac Live Bass Control following an over-the-air software update that will allow customers to purchase a license […]

Dirac announced a return to the CEDIA Expo 2023 to showcase the company’s expanding portfolio of industry-leading and award-winning room correction solutions and preview its upcoming partner program for resellers and custom installers. Dirac’s portfolio of solutions – including Dirac Live Room Correction, Dirac Live Bass Control, and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment – is continuing […]

Dirac today announced a return to the CEDIA Expo 2023 to showcase the company’s expanding portfolio of room correction solutions and preview its upcoming partner program for resellers and custom installers. Dirac claims its portfolio of solutions — including Dirac Live Room Correction, Dirac Live Bass Control and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment — are […]

Dirac and StormAudio announced the availability of the new Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART) add-on in all StormAudio processors. As you likely know, Dirac Live Active Room Treatment leverages Dirac’s expertise in MIMO mixed-phase impulse response correction technology. It enables spatial optimization, whereby all speakers in a sound system cooperate with each other to accomplish what […]

Dirac today announced another collaboration with Premium Audio Company to incorporate the company’s Dirac Live Bass Control solution into PAC’s Onkyo, Pioneer, Elite, and Integra AVR units. Specifically, Dirac Live Bass Control is now integrated into the Integra DRX-8.4; the Elite VSX-LX805, Pioneer VSA-LX805; and the Onkyo TX-RZ70 — all of which are now available. […]

Swedish audio pioneer Dirac has teamed up with luxury audio heavyweights StormAudio and Perlisten to showcase the most high-performing and immersive home theater demo ever delivered at High End Munich. Attendees of the 2023 expo, which runs from May 18-21, will have the opportunity to experience an unprecedented level of home theater sound that combines […]

Dirac announced the debut of Dirac Live Active Room Treatment, designed to address bass resonance and room decay time to produce a “cleaner, tighter bass experience.” Dirac Live Active Room Treatment will debut in all StormAudio AVRs through a Spring 2023 firmware update. Dirac Live Active Room Treatment leverages Dirac’s expertise in MIMO mixed-phase impulse […]

It’s safe to say, anxiety won Bob Bronow an Emmy Award. The Los Angeles-based sound designer and re-recording mixer, who’s actually won three Emmys and been nominated for 11 more, characterizes his approach as “mixing until it makes me feel something.” And when he was tapped in 2005 to mix the Discovery Channel’s new blockbuster […]

Dirac and Dynaudio today announced that Dynaudio’s new Focus series of wireless speakers will come “Dirac Ready” to run Dirac Live Room Correction for studio-grade sound. The three models — Focus 10, Focus 30 and Focus 50 — mark the first collaboration between the two audio innovators, and each in the speaker series is now […]