Neumann Launches RIME: Elevate NDH 20 & NDH 30 with Immersive Audio Technology
By HiFi Editorial24 February 2026
Key Highlights
RIME enables immersive audio, including Dolby Atmos 7.1.4, through NDH 20 and NDH 30 headphones.
Tailored for Neumann gear, it mimics the sound of KH series monitors with studio precision.
Offers externalized stereo playback, simulating real studio monitor experience on headphones.
Neumann just dropped a new piece of software called RIME (Reference Immersive Monitoring Environment), and it's pretty exciting news for anyone using their NDH 20 and NDH 30 headphones. Imagine being able to experience immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 right through your headphones—that's what RIME is bringing to the table with the help of AMBEO technology.
Here's where it gets cool: RIME isn't just another generic solution. It's specifically tailored for Neumann's gear, incorporating the full signal chain of KH series monitors. They recorded these monitors using the MA 1 measurement microphone in a specialized control room and captured everything through the USB audio interface. The result? Your headphones can now mimic the sound of a professional studio monitor setup with impressive precision.
