Barco brings an immersive acoustic experience to Manasa Theater with Auro 11.1

With the Auro sound platform 11.1, Barco has allowed Manasa Theater to offer 3D surround sound in its cinemas.

Manasa Theatre, one of the most famous cinemas in Bangalore in India, is committed to implementing cutting-edge technology in order to offer the best possible experience in its rooms. When investing in the platform Gold 11.1 offered by Barco, Manasa Theater distinguishes itself by providing a cinematic experience with clear, crisp images and immersive sound.

With a history in the exhibition environment of more than half a century, Manasa Theater has a reputation for offering the best movie experience to its visitors, through spectacular images with good sound quality and comfortable rooms. Some time ago, the theater management decided to install the Auro sound system 11.1.

With this platform, 3D surround sound is created by arranging the speakers in three dimensions.. The Auro system 11.1 It is designed along three layers of sound (at ear level, height and the room in general). With this audio format, a natural sound is achieved that comes from everywhere and surrounds the listener..

“Humans are stimulated by sound and images”, dice Abel Garamhegyi, CEO of Barco in India. “That's why, on boat, we strive to perfect both aspects, in order to create a complete and immersive cinematic experience. With Auro 11.1, “We have managed to achieve maximum results in surround sound at an affordable price”.

After installing Auto, Manasa Theater has made its profits. “The numbers don't lie. Box office results have shown that reservations for films screened at Barco Auro 11.1 They are far superior to the 5.1 standard”, says Garamhegyi.

For Janardhan Reddy, Managing Director of Manasa Theater in Bengaluru, The choice was also the right one.. “As a technology pioneer, We want to ensure that the people of Bengaluru always get the best possible experience and the box office results have shown us that it was the right choice. Adding a layer of surround sound above the traditional layer allows the use of studio mixers so that a very realistic acoustic experience can be created.. Besides, “The system is fully compatible with our existing audio equipment and current workflows.”.