Renault: Quiet tones for the electric car 🎥
CAR AS SOUND EXPERIENCE Renault and French composer Jean-Michel Jarre, who has specialized in electronic music for many years, are presenting the new sound concept for future electric vehicles at the Vivatech technology conference in Paris.
The philosophy behind this is "Less is more". The aim is to ensure maximum sound quality in the interior with as few components as possible. The central elements of the audio system are mid-range speakers in each door and sound bubbles in each headrest. Passengers thus enjoy an intensive acoustic experience tailored to each individual passenger.
Cars become sound rooms
Scenic Vision is the result of Renault's collaboration with Jean-Michel Jarre. In addition to the greeting sequence when entering the vehicle, the sound signature includes the entire audio system with all components, their arrangement and the associated algorithms.
Jean-Michel Jarre: "Automobiles are great spaces where synergies can be created between technology and the environment. I want to bring all my skills as a sound engineer to this world."
Soundtrack comes from Sonic Road
As part of the cooperation, which will initially run for three years, Jean-Michel Jarre will also provide artistic support for the launch of Sonic Road. This patented Renault service will provide drivers and passengers with the ideal soundtrack for the road, taking into account their musical preferences as well as other data.
This includes locations, landscapes, weather and even the time of day. The musician has developed a method to link the contextual data recognized by the vehicle with audio content such as music, podcasts and news. This creates a completely new sensory experience for all vehicle occupants.
