TS 26.259 – Immersive Audio Subjective Test Methods
3GPP TS 26.259 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Immersive Audio Subjective Test Methods. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies subjective test methods for assessing quality of immersive audio in 3GPP systems, including codec and renderer tests.
Releases and versions of TS 26.259
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.259
Category: Testing (Audio Quality Testing). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Testing.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
- Network operators
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.259
Specifications that reference TS 26.259
- TS 26.118 Virtual Reality Media Formats
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.254 IVAS Codec Rendering Specification
- TS 26.255 IVAS Frame Loss Concealment Procedure
- TS 26.256 IVAS Jitter Buffer Management Specification
- TS 26.258 IVAS Codec Floating-Point C Code
- TS 26.260 Objective test methods for immersive audio
- TS 26.261 Terminal audio performance for immersive services
- TS 26.264 IMS-based Conversational Augmented Reality Services
- TS 26.265 Media Delivery: Video Capabilities and Operation Points
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.259?
3GPP TS 26.259 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Immersive Audio Subjective Test Methods. Specifies subjective test methods for assessing quality of immersive audio in 3GPP systems, including codec and renderer tests.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.259?
TS 26.259 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.259 belong to?
TS 26.259 belongs to the Testing (Audio Quality Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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