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Why Orbit Lite
Orbit Lite is a streamlined player for ADM BWF and IAMF files — quick, reliable playback and monitoring. If you need to hear what's in an immersive master without the complexity of a full QC workstation, Orbit Lite is designed to get you there fast.
The problem Orbit Lite solves
Playing back an ADM or IAMF master typically means either exporting an MP4 (lossy) or opening a full DAW session (slow and complex). Orbit Lite gives you a lightweight alternative: load a file, pick your monitoring mode, and press play.
Common scenarios:
- Listen to an ADM or IAMF master on headphones or speakers before a session
- Quickly verify a delivery sounds correct
- Compare binaural, Apple Spatial Audio, stereo, and 7.1.4 translation
- Check a file on the go without a full studio setup
What Orbit Lite includes
- ADM BWF & IAMF playback — Load and play ADM BWF files and IAMF / Eclipsa files (
.iamfand IAMF-wrapped.mp4) - IAMF video playback — Play IAMF / Eclipsa files that carry video, with the picture alongside the audio
- Four monitoring modes — 7.1.4 speakers, binaural headphones, Apple Spatial Audio, and stereo
- Element soloing — Solo the bed, objects, or Ambisonics / scene-based (HOA) content
- Sample-rate mismatch warning — A one-click prompt when your device rate doesn't match the file
- Simple waveform display — See the audio content as it plays
- Output routing — Map channels to your audio device
- Master level control — Adjust output with a master fader
- Apple Spatial Audio — Built-in support with head tracking via AirPods
Orbit Lite vs Orbit
Orbit Lite focuses on playback and monitoring. For advanced QC workflows — 3D visualization, timeline editing, markers, loudness metering, PDF export, and more — see Orbit.
Playback
| Feature | Orbit Lite | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| ADM BWF playback | Yes | Yes |
| IAMF playback | Yes | Yes |
| 7.1.4 speaker output | Yes | Yes |
| Binaural playback | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo downmix | Yes | Yes |
| Head-tracked binaural | — | Yes |
Display & Visualisation
| Feature | Orbit Lite | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Waveform display | Yes | Yes |
| IAMF video playback | Yes | Yes |
| Multichannel waveform | — | Yes |
| Object view | — | Yes |
| Activity grid | — | Yes |
Routing & Configuration
| Feature | Orbit Lite | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Output routing matrix | Yes | Yes |
| Custom speaker layouts (OSLS) | Up to 24 ch | Up to 64 ch |
| Custom SOFA / HRTF | — | Yes |
QC & Export
| Feature | Orbit Lite | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Loudness metering | — | Yes |
| Element soloing (bed / object / HOA) | Yes | Yes |
| Per-object soloing | — | Yes |
| PDF reports | — | Yes |
| Binaural WAV export | — | Yes |
Who Orbit Lite is for
- Artists and collaborators who want to hear ADM or IAMF files without a complex setup
- Engineers on the go who need quick playback outside the studio
- Supervisors and clients who want a simple, reliable listening tool
- Anyone who needs immersive playback without the overhead of a full DAW or QC tool
Local playback
All playback happens on your machine. Internet is only used for license activation and refresh. Your audio files never leave your computer.
Ready to start?
Head to Getting Started to load your first file.