Attendees of the 2018 CEDIA Expo can experience the ISP 3D.20 ELITE processor in the StormAudio / Starke Sound Dolby Atmos 9.1.6 demo taking place in Sound Room #8 of the Convention Center Nantes, France – September 4, 2018 – Luxury immersive audio hardware brand StormAudio is proud to announce that its first 20-channel preamp / processor, the ISP 3D.20 ELITE is now shipping. The unit joins the brand’s vast lineup of 16- and 32-channel analog and digital preamp / processors, which along with its suite of 8- and 16-channel amplifiers, is arguably the most comprehensive range of reference immersive audio hardware available to the CEDIA channel. The ISP 3D.20 ELITE has an MSRP of $16,000 (US). Equipped with 20-XLR outputs, the ISP 3D.20 ELITE is ideal for theaters that require more than 16-channels, for example those that will employ multiple subwoofers, or speaker configurations that accomodate all 3 Immersive Sound formats. It also incorporates the same capabilities as the brand’s 16- and 32-channel models. This includes built-in compatibility with Auro-3D®, Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™, Dirac Live® Room Calibration. Other key features common to the StormAudio ISP 3D.20 ELITE -- and its entire suite of immersive preamp/processors that are key competitive advantages over competitors -- include: 9.1.6 Native Firmware StormAudio is leading the charge with the incorporation of 9.1.6 native processing to support Dolby Atmos and DTS: X (9.1.6 being the current ultimate residential layout certified by Dolby). The unit supports up to 5 individual subwoofers to allow for best active room mode compensation.

The New Audiophile DIG•IT Recordings CD And Auro-3D® Native 9.1-Channel Immersive Sound Recording Release Of The BBB Featuring Bernie Dresel – Bern Bern Bern Los Angeles, CA, August 29, 2018: Bern Bern Bern is the second album release and first studio recording of The BBB Featuring Bernie Dresel in audiophile stereo, surround, and Auro-3D® Native 9.1 Immersive Sound. Available for sale beginning Sept. 4th, the DIG•IT Recordings release features over 72 minutes of new compositions and arrangements recorded in a 96-kHz/24-bit state-of-the-art, multi-track Immersive Sound production. Featuring an energetic stereo spread and aggressive surround extension, Bernie Dresel leads his powerhouse jazz orchestra in a controlled studio performance. As a special guest, nine members from The Los Angeles Clarinet Choir played on “BBB Opener” and “Bern Bern Bern.” THE BBB FEATURING BERNIE DRESEL Established in 2014, The BBB Featuring Bernie Dresel plays monthly at packed jazz clubs and sold-out concert venues in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The BBB provides potent testimony to the sheer exhilaration of big band jazz... a combination of intense swing and fiery soloing, as well as tight ensemble playing, powered by Bernie Dresel’s extraordinary drumming talents. This jazz orchestra is comprised of 16 seasoned pros on the Los Angeles studio scene. The ensemble delivers a contemporary, highly original sound featuring the witty, intricate, and hard-swinging compositions of established and up-and-coming composers and arrangers. The sound has a contemporary and dynamic energy with a focused edge to it that is like no other jazz orchestra. At times, it is reminiscent of drummer-led ensembles of the past. The instrumental makeup is unique in that there is no piano, but jazz/rockin’ acoustic and electric guitar instead. However, for this studio session, Bernie augmented the sound with keyboards. In addition, there are four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones,...