TiMax SoundHub
Outboard
TiMax SoundHub is a commercial 2U hardware spatial audio processor with proprietary FPGA DSP for object-based, dynamic delay-matrix processing. It manages 32×32 or 64×64 channels with Dante or MADI I/O and runs shows autonomously without an attached computer; companion macOS/Windows software (PanSpace, Timeline, Mixer) provides spatial mapping, cue authoring, and show control. Used in theatre, opera, concerts, museums, theme parks, planetariums, and worship venues.
History & Background
Developed by Outboard / TiMax (UK), now part of the Focusrite Group. Integrates with TiMax TrackerD4 stagetracking and TiMax panLab spatialisation app. Object-based sound animation methods are protected under US patent. Comprehensive OSC implementation, including ADM-OSC support, for integration with QLab, SSL consoles, Atlas, Nuendo, and other show-control systems.