Apple TV to debut Dolby Atmos at Austin F1 Grand Prix

Apple TV is scheduled to debut Dolby Atmos audio for its U.S. Formula 1 coverage during the United States Grand Prix weekend in Austin, beginning October 23. The feature is designed to spatially separate sounds such as engine noise, team radio and trackside ambience, adding an audio option alongside Dolby Vision, already available for the service’s F1 coverage. Apple and Dolby announced the rollout. The Austin event runs October 23-25 at Circuit of the Americas, with the Grand Prix scheduled for October 25 at 4 p.m. ET. Apple TV is set to stream every track session live and on demand for U.S. viewers. Dolby Atmos is intended to make race audio seem to come from around the listener rather than only from the front of a television. The announcement said compatible Apple devices or Dolby-enabled televisions, soundbars or home-theater systems are needed to experience the full audio and picture features. The reports do not establish whether every supported device will offer the same Atmos experience. Dolby Vision is a picture-format feature, while Atmos focuses on sound. Apple and Dolby said the technologies together are intended to enhance how viewers experience the races. The...