Product Overview

The Neumann RIME (Reference Immersive Monitoring Environment) is a groundbreaking DAW plug-in designed to bring the world-class acoustics of a professional 7.1.4 immersive studio directly to your headphones. Specifically engineered for the Neumann NDH 20 and NDH 30 series, RIME allows engineers, producers, and editors to mix and master in multichannel formats—including Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio—with absolute confidence, even without a dedicated loudspeaker setup.

Product Description

• True Immersion, Not Just a Simulation: Unlike competing solutions that use generic algorithms, RIME is based on meticulous captures of a real, purpose-built Neumann reference room. This room, featuring a full Neumann KH Line loudspeaker and subwoofer array, was fine-tuned using the MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment and captured with the legendary KU 100 Dummy Head microphone. The result is a "single source of truth" that provides unmatched realism.

• Powered by AMBEO Technology: RIME utilizes groundbreaking AMBEO spatial audio algorithms. These advanced processing tools ensure razor-sharp 3D localization and a natural soundstage, completely free from the "phasiness" or unwanted coloration often found in other virtual monitoring software.

• Tailor-Made for Neumann Headphones: RIME is a dedicated solution for NDH 20 and NDH 30 users. Because Neumann manufactures their headphones to extremely tight tolerances, RIME can apply precise compensation profiles that leverage the unique acoustic properties of each model. This ensures incredible sonic consistency across the entire signal chain.

• Enhanced Stereo Playback: Beyond immersive formats, RIME offers an externalized stereo mode. This allows you to monitor standard stereo mixes with a "loudspeaker-like" experience, removing the "in-head" localization typically associated with headphones. It is the perfect tool for checking how a mix will translate to real-world room speakers.

• Advanced Version 1.5 Features: The latest update introduces significant improvements, including 3DOF (3 Degrees of Freedom) Headtracking support via OSC-compatible devices, deeper bass response for non-sub speakers, and an extended range for the Ambience parameter, giving you total control over the virtual room feel.

   

Key Features

• 7.1.4 Support: Comprehensive monitoring for stereo, surround, and immersive formats up to 7.1.4.

• Neumann Reference Room: Reproduces one perfectly tuned studio room for consistent, reliable mix decisions.

• Head-Tracking Support: Supports OSC-compatible head trackers to create a dynamic 3D soundstage that responds to your movements.

• Professional GUI: Simple, easy-to-use interface with quick solo/mute buttons for horizontal and height channels.

• Sonic Translation: Ensures that mixes created on headphones translate perfectly to professional multi-channel speaker rigs.

• Loudness-Matched Bypass: Allows for instant, seamless comparison between the binaural processed signal and the raw downmix.

   

   

Technical Specifications