Is Eclipsa Audio Worth It? Answering Your Biggest Questions

In this Q&A video, I'm addressing some of the most interesting questions and comments I received about my recent Eclipsa Audio tutorial. I'll walk you through what Eclipsa Audio actually is—a container format based on IAMF (Immersive Audio Model Format) developed by Google and Samsung. We'll explore why it's fundamentally different from Dolby Atmos, how it handles channel-based audio, and why you might want to use it despite the availability of other immersive audio formats. I'll also tackle practical questions about working with DaVinci Resolve Studio, how Eclipsa deals with LFE channels, and the current limitations of playback support across different platforms.

The second half of the video addresses some concerns that honestly prompted me to make this video in the first place. I discuss the puzzling fact that Eclipsa is currently Mac-only despite being a Google/Samsung technology, the limited implementation on YouTube and VLC, and what it means that this technology was released as open source so early in its development. While I don't want to dampen anyone's excitement about immersive audio technologies, I share my honest perspective on why the lack of resources behind Eclipsa's development might be a red flag for its long-term viability. If you have questions or want to discuss Eclipsa Audio further, drop them in the comments or join our Discord server—the link is in the description below.