Virtual Studio Configuration

Orbit lets you customize the virtual speaker positions used for binaural rendering. These positions define the virtual room that you hear through headphones, so getting them right improves headphone translation and spatial accuracy in Binaural mode.

Opening Virtual Studio Configuration

Go to Setup → Virtual Studio Configuration to open the configuration panel.

The Configuration Panel

The panel provides two visual views of your speaker layout:

• Top-Down View: Shows speaker positions from above, with azimuth (left/right angle) and distance from the listening position.
• Side Elevation View: Shows speaker positions from the side, with elevation (height) and front/back positioning.

Speaker List

The left panel lists all 12 speakers in the 7.1.4 layout:

• L / R - Front Left / Right
• C - Center
• LFE - Low Frequency Effects (Subwoofer)
• Ls / Rs - Left / Right Surround (Side)
• Lrs / Rrs - Left / Right Rear Surround
• Ltf / Rtf - Left / Right Top Front (Height)
• Ltr / Rtr - Left / Right Top Rear (Height)

Each speaker shows its current distance, azimuth, and elevation.

Adjusting Speaker Positions

Drag in Visual Views

Click and drag speakers directly in the Top-Down or Side Elevation views:

• Top-Down View: Drag to adjust azimuth (angle) and distance
• Side Elevation View: Drag to adjust elevation (height) and front/back position

Changes are previewed in real-time but not applied to the audio engine until you click Apply Positions.

Manual Entry

Select a speaker to see detailed controls:

• Distance: Distance from listener in meters (1.0 – 4.0m)
• Azimuth: Horizontal angle in degrees (negative = left, positive = right)
• Elevation: Vertical angle in degrees (0° = ear level, positive = above)

Applying Changes

After adjusting positions (via drag or manual entry), click Apply Positions to send the new configuration to the audio engine. The button appears greyed out when there are no pending changes.

This two-step workflow lets you experiment with speaker placement before committing changes.

L/R Pairing

Left and right speaker pairs move together to maintain symmetry:

• L/R, Ls/Rs, Lrs/Rrs, Ltf/Rtf, Ltr/Rtr

When you move one speaker of a pair, its partner automatically mirrors the position.

Dolby Constraints

Show Constraint Zones

Enable Show Constraint Zones to display the recommended Dolby Atmos placement areas for each speaker. These appear as colored arcs in the views.

Enforce Dolby Constraints

Enable Enforce Dolby Constraints to restrict speaker positions to Dolby-compliant ranges. This ensures your layout follows Dolby Atmos Home Entertainment guidelines.

When disabled, you can place speakers anywhere within the 4m radius.

Presets and Saving

System Presets

Two built-in presets are available via Load Preset:

• Dolby Reference 7.1.4 Layout: Standard Dolby-compliant speaker positions
• Orbit Custom Layout: Orbit's default layout

Saving Configurations

1. Arrange speakers as desired
2. Click Save in the panel header
3. Enter a name and confirm

Loading Configurations

Click Load Preset to choose from system presets or your saved configurations.

Reset to Defaults

Use the reset button (↺) to restore the default Dolby Reference 7.1.4 Layout.

During Playback

Virtual studio configuration is disabled while audio is playing. Pause playback to adjust speaker positions.

Tips

• Measure your actual speaker positions and enter them for best results
• Use constraint zones as a guide, but your room may require adjustments
• Height speakers (Ltf/Rtf/Ltr/Rtr) should be elevated 30-55° above ear level
• Front speakers (L/C/R) should be at ear level (0° elevation)