AFC

In 1969 Yamaha launched acoustic consulting activities with the goal of finding an ideal relationship between performer, audience, and space. That quest has led to a deep understanding of acoustic technology in general, including structural acoustics, electronic acoustics, and noise control.

In 1985, Yamaha released its first “active field control” immersive audio technology in response to growing venue diversification and a need to accommodate a wider array of events. The ability to adjust the acoustics of a space to suit different types of performance enhances the value of any venue. Active field control provided a cost-effective push-button alternative to mechanical means of modifying room acoustics. Any space can sound as big or as small as needed.

AFC has been gradually refined over the years, and in its current AFC form features advanced 96 kHz processing capability that delivers outstanding sound and space control.

AFC systems have been installed in 150 venues around the world, including the Tokyo International Forum, the Grand Theater in Warsaw, and many more distinguished venues.

AFC solutions were expanded to included AFC Enhance for ambience control during production, and AFC Image for acoustic image control. Through close collaboration with Steinberg and NEXO, it was possible to create a total solution that extends all the way from production to playback.

DME becomes the new platform for AFC solutions. By this transition, Steinberg, Yamaha and NEXO have more collaboration to offer scalable and flexible solution to aim immersive solution for broader usage.

AFC Enhance uses multiple microphones and speakers to flexibly control the ambience of a space while making use of the environment’s distinctive architectural ambience.

AFC Image allows users to control the perceived positions of sound within a space. AFC Image supports the control of up to 128 object-based channels of immersive sound.