Neumann have unveiled a major innovation at Superbooth 2025 – introducing RIME (Reference Immersive Monitoring Environment), a software plugin that allows users of NDH 20 and NDH 30 headphones to monitor immersive audio formats (including Dolby Atmos) with a quality comparable to high-end studio loudspeaker setups.
Immersive studio monitoring in your headphones
RIME doesn’t simulate a range of environments – instead, Neumann has focused on perfectly reproducing one purpose-built mixing room. Using their KH reference monitors, MA 1 alignment system, and the KU 100 binaural head microphone, Neumann has created a plugin that delivers an exceptionally realistic, 3D listening experience.
Tight integration for accurate results
RIME is exclusively compatible with Neumann headphones, ensuring unmatched monitoring precision. It also supports OSC-compatible head tracking for added realism. RIME performs exceptionally with stereo mixes too, eliminating the typical “in-head” sensation found with headphones.
The new monitoring standard
“Immersive audio is the new standard,” says Neumann CEO Yasmine Riechers. As formats like Dolby Atmos grow in popularity across DAWs and streaming platforms, RIME offers a portable, affordable and accurate solution tailored to today’s creators and engineers.
Try it at Wired Tunes
Want to experience Neumann’s immersive headphone monitoring firsthand? The RIME plugin and NDH 20 and NDH 30 headphones will soon be available for demo in our Wired Tunes showroom in Warsaw. Visit us and discover the latest audio technology straight from Superbooth 2025!
