The cooperation between the two parties will introduce the Ceva RealSpace Elevate multi-channel spatial audio solution with head tracking function into the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 flagship 5G smartphone chip, providing true wireless stereo (TWS) and Bluetooth ® LE audio headphones provide an immersive audio experience
Ceva creates a realistic auditory experience beyond traditional stereo and surround sound systems, showcasing groundbreaking spatial audio solutions at CES 2025
Ceva Corporation (NASDAQ: CEVA), a leading global semiconductor product and software IP licensing provider that helps smart edge devices connect, perceive, and infer data more reliably and efficiently, and MediaTek, the world's leading semiconductor manufacturer, have announced a partnership to use Ceva RealSpace Elevate multi-channel spatial audio with head tracking solution for MediaTek's recent launch and adoption of Bluetooth technology ® LE Audio's Dimensity 9400 flagship 5G smartphone chip enhances the mobile entertainment experience. Ceva RealSpace Elevate is a high-quality spatial audio software designed for Android and Windows devices, providing an immersive spatial audio experience for multi-channel and ambient sound content. Ceva RelSpace Elevate has been launched and can be granted to smartphone OEMs for use on the Dimensity 9400 SoC. Ceva will showcase this solution at its booth during the CES 2025 exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA from January 7th to 10th, 2025.
Space audio technology emits sound from all directions and reproduces natural hearing in a three-dimensional sound environment, completely changing the auditory experience. This immersive audio technology enhances the sound localization effect, making it easier for people to determine the source of each sound, thereby enriching the realism and engagement of music, movies, games, and conference calls. Ceva RealSpace Elevate has a powerful spatial audio renderer that can spatialize a variety of audio content, ranging from mono and stereo to multi-channel and object-based audio.
Although Android typically does not support audio spatialization, the Ceva RelSpace Elevate solution deployed on the Dimensity 9400 chipset running Android version 15 can achieve spatialization of stereo audio content. The solution also includes precise head tracking function, so when the listener moves their head, the sound field remains fixed, making it feel as if the sound is coming from the surrounding space.
Will Chen, Assistant General Manager of MediaTek's Wireless Communications Division, said, "The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 aims to provide an excellent mobile experience. With Ceva RelSpace Elevate, we can elevate audio immersion to a whole new level. Users can experience high-quality audio that matches the visual clarity of 4K streaming videos and games, while benefiting from better performance, enhanced artificial intelligence, and longer battery life
This immersive spatial audio solution utilizes the Bluetooth LE audio feature of Dimensity 9400 to provide low latency audio streams for TWS earbuds and wireless headphones, thereby enhancing the realism and quality of the auditory experience. Streaming movies and TV programs using RealSpace spatialized multi-channel audio are particularly beneficial. In addition, compared to Bluetooth Classic, LE audio has lower power consumption, thus providing longer listening time. The Dimensity 9400 also supports high-quality microphone arrays, making it perfect for recording spatial audio and enabling users to create truly immersive audio content. When using Ceva RelSpace for playback, listeners can experience sounds as if they were recorded in the real world.
Chad Lucien, Vice President and General Manager of Sensors and Audio Business Unit at Ceva, said, "Integrating Ceva RealSpace Elevate with MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset is a significant advancement in providing high-quality, immersive audio experiences. Our spatial audio software solution, combined with MediaTek's cutting-edge technology, allows users to enjoy a captivating and realistic auditory experience whether they are watching movies, playing games, or listening to music
About Ceva RelSpace Elevate
The Ceva RelSpace spatial audio solution combines precise 3D rendering with accurate, low latency head tracking capabilities. RealSpace supports multiple system architectures, allowing users to flexibly render audio content directly on TWS earbuds, wireless earbuds, XR earbuds, or speakers with minimal latency; Alternatively, you can choose to render on your phone, gaming system, or PC to save on device BOM costs. This means that excellent experiences are not limited by specific device ecosystems, content providers, or codecs. Ceva RealSpace Elevate is a feature rich solution designed specifically for mobile devices and personal computer ecosystems. It pairs spatial rendering on Android or Microsoft Windows devices as hosts with head tracking functionality on headphones to form a complete system.
To learn more about the flagship 5G SoC related to the Dimensity 9400, please visit the company website: https://www.mediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9400
To learn more about the Ceva RelSpace Elevate spatial audio and head tracking software solution, please visit the company website: https://www.ceva-ip.com/product/ceva-realspace/ Or contact us at Ceva's CES exhibition booth (Venetian Ballroom, Bassano 2709).
