Microsoft brings DTS:X audio support to Xbox: you can now try it with the DTS Sound Unbound app

Microsoft continues to bet on improving the performance of its equipment and now it is the Xbox in the Insider Program that benefits from a rather outstanding improvement. The arrival of support for using object-based sound DTS:X is a reality after taking the same step months ago on Windows 10 computers.

The American company does not want to neglect the multimedia field and bets to go up another step when it comes to bringing object-based audio to the Xbox One. Let's remember that Microsoft consoles already had support for Dolby Atmos, the other alternative to access high-quality audio.And now it's time for DTS:X.

More immersive audio

DTS:X audio can be accessed by those who are part of the Xbox Insider Program and who are in the Alpha Skip Ring- Ahead. You can sign up for the test program at this link, but yes, you will need an invitation.

This improvement is possible thanks to the new application released by Microsoft under the name of DTS Sound Unbound Once inside the testing program , you will be able to try this app before it is released to the general public. An application that also has to be renewed every day to be able to continue using it. These are the steps to follow to activate the DTS:X audio:

• Start Xbox Insider Hub on Xbox One
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• Navigate to Internal Content > DTS Sound Unbound and tap Join ."
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• Install App DTS Sound Unbound Selecting Show in Store ."
• Start DTS Sound Unbound and accept the EULA and Privacy Policy
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• Select the DTS Headphone:X add-on and follow the prompts to Purchase and enable it"
• Once set up, participate in any DTS Sound Unbound mission

The arrival of DTS:X sound support on Xbox consoles turns the console into a complete multimedia center to accompany to the tv. It significantly improves the audio if we have compatible sound equipment either in the form of speakers, home theater systems or headphones.

Object-based sound makes the user more immersive and not only during videogames. Movies or music in 360 degree format also benefit from this enhancement of the listening experience.

This update, numbered 2008.200616-0000, also brings some improvements and bug fixes present in other builds already released.

Improvements and fixes

• Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120Hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing audio loss Dolby Atmos in some situations The solution is to disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10 bits) or less.
• Some users have reported that Dolby Atmos for Headphones audio settings change when the console is restarted or updated.
• If you try to set your audio to Dolby Atmos for Headphones and see a message to start the Dolby Access app, please provide feedback before launching the app.
• Please be aware of the issue regarding game clips, which are not 4K and 4K, which are not recorded at all or register incorrect duration with recent updates. We are investigating. The workaround is that clips that are not recorded in 4K will be recorded in 1080p.
• When installing or updating a game/application, the installation progress bar may not show progress. The problem is known and is being investigated.
• Received reports that the Friends tab is not displaying the correct status of online/offline friends.
• Some users may notice that the Guide has changed appearance and functionality, this is expected behavior as there are certain experiences that they are flown to a random subset of users in Preview.
• Users report that message notifications that have been marked as read reappear as new. They are investigating the behavior.
• Users reported seeing black tiles instead of game artwork when browsing their collection. They are investigating the issue, please report the issue again from the console if you have done so with a previous update and are still seeing this behavior.
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• Some titles in the collection may appear with a test tag>"
• Occasionally, users may encounter an incorrect profile color when turning on the console.

Via | Windows Central