Are you satisfied with the audio quality of the current video and live streaming services? Since we want to deliver wonderful music, we want it to be heard in the best possible sound quality! You think so, right?

Good news for you! ZAIKO has launched a new feature called "+HD Audio" that allows for high-quality live streaming.

Even by just looking at the numbers, the audio quality is doubled

Until now, ZAIKO's video streaming had an audio output of "192kbps", but now it enables streaming at a quality that is double the previous standard, "384kbps".

Many of you may have watched video streams without paying much attention, but now is the chance to experience ZAIKO's high audio quality and notice the difference. It contains much information in frequency ranges that cannot be clearly heard by the ear alone, allowing you to enjoy a richer and more three-dimensional viewing experience.

We have already received happy feedback from users who have experienced "+HD Audio"!♪

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High audio quality of "384kbps" surpassing popular subscription music streaming services

The highest audio quality of the subscription music streaming services commonly used nowadays is "320kbps", and even YouTube Music's highest quality is "256kbps".

With the introduction of "+HD Audio" (384kbps), ZAIKO has achieved video streaming of outstanding high audio quality among existing music streaming services.

This improvement in sound quality does not just mean that the sound will seem louder or more somber. Imagine it! The gentle singing voice and delicate tones of the acoustic guitar spreading in a spacious hall. You can even experience the delicate depth of music and the presence of space that gives you goosebumps.

Thanks to enhanced sound resolution, every sound can be heard more vividly, more clearly, and with depth, allowing you to feel the atmosphere of the venue in your ears.

"+HD Audio" is also suitable for streaming videos that seek space and presence, including natural sounds, yoga, healing, and spiritual genres.

How to Use +HD Audio

If you watch live streaming on ZAIKO, you can enjoy high-quality audio of 384kbps for a ticket price plus an additional fee of 200 yen for events that support "+HD Audio". Moreover, ZAIKO Premium members can enjoy high-quality streaming events for free without the 200 yen additional fee.

Event organizers should select "+HD Audio" (384kbps) in the ZAIKO management screen. Streaming that makes the most of the audio output from the equipment used at the venue is possible. You can deliver audio quality that is double the usual maximum value right to the viewers' ears.

You can try the sound quality comparison in the links below. In places where you can physically experience music, such as with high-quality headphones, high-end audio, clubs, or live houses, the difference is striking 🎧

https://zaiko.io/premium/hdaudio

Finally...

About a year has passed since the launch of the video streaming service in March 2020, and ZAIKO has always aimed to enhance its services as a platform that responds to new needs in music.

Opportunities to visit live venues or enjoy music in a space have drastically decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Music is not just what you hear; we have created various services to deliver music that can be felt and experienced to all viewers.

Traditionally, streaming events were just for viewing. However, ZAIKO's streaming events can not only be "watched" but also "experienced" the artists' performances, allowing for truly enjoyable streaming events.

To get closer to a more realistic experiential value that only ZAIKO can provide, we will continue to challenge the new possibilities of offline events by creating a sense of presence in the experience.

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