Enjoy the Paris 2024 Olympic Games like never before with Ultra High Definition (UHD) and Dolby Atmos broadcasts on France 2 UHD. France Télévisions, in partnership with Dolby, is offering an unprecedented immersive audiovisual experience, covering all the events. Find out how this technology transforms your living room into an Olympic stadium, with recommendations on the equipment required for an optimal experience.
France Télévisions offers total immersion for the Paris 2024 Olympics
France Télévisions, official broadcaster of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France, is breaking new ground in a partnership with Dolby. Since July 24, France 2 UHD (DTT channel 52) has been broadcasting in Ultra High Definition (UHD) with immersive Dolby Atmos 5.1.4-channel sound. This is a first for the Olympics in France. In addition to the superb opening ceremony on the Seine, all the events are covered, guaranteeing an unprecedented audiovisual experience.
The Dolby Atmos experience, at the heart of the action
Dolby Atmos transforms the way sports events are experienced. This technology creates a three-dimensional sound environment, putting viewers right at the heart of the action. Applause, noise from the sports hall or arena, and commentary envelop viewers, providing a unique sound immersion experience.
France Télévisions is proud to be broadcasting the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Ultra-High Definition and Dolby Atmos, guaranteeing all viewers in France an immersive show of exceptional quality.
Jacques Donat-Bouillud, Distribution Manager
The Dolby AC-4 codec, recently deployed on UHD DTTV in the country, and France Télévisions’ efforts in audio control, ensure a dynamic and immersive sound experience.
We’re delighted to be able to offer the public the chance to enjoy the Olympic Games in native Dolby Atmos immersive sound. It’s a beautiful immersive sound experience, and we’re honored to collaborate with France Télévisions on this superb project that will make history.
Anaïs Libolt, Director Broadcast Content Europe, Dolby
What equipment is needed for an optimal experience during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
To take full advantage of this broadcast, you need a UHD-compatible TV and a Dolby Atmos audio system. This can be a Dolby Atmos soundbar, installed directly on the TV stand. The advantage of this solution is that it takes up very little space and is easy to install.
Or you can choose a wireless home theater system, to enhance the feeling of immersion, with a visually discreet system offering superior audio capabilities.
More discerning home theater enthusiasts will prefer a system comprising an AV receiver and a Dolby Atmos speaker package, ideally accompanied by one or more subwoofers. The result is an even more immersive sound experience, with greater amplitude and impact.
See AV receiver + home theater speaker packs on Son-Vidéo.com. Discover this unique experience and plunge into the heart of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with France Télévisions and Dolby Atmos. And if you want to take advantage of this opportunity to change your TV, don’t hesitate to consult our comparative guide: Which 4K UHD TV to choose for sports competitions?
