Profile
Jiheon Kim founded DIGISONIC Co., Ltd. and Nsync Inc. He develops spatial audio engines based on Hyper-HRTF and embedded audio algorithms, combining audio production with engineering. As CEO and CTO, he leads the development of spatial hearing datasets, audio algorithms, core software, and embedded implementations.
He has 28 years of experience in surround sound production for broadcast and educational media, films, music, and concerts. His work includes multichannel recording, surround mixing, and mastering for more than 1,200 K-pop songs. For 12 years, he has applied this experience to spatial audio modeling and engine development while producing immersive audio for VR, AR, and XR.
Work Experience
2015–PresentFounder, CEO and CTO
Founded DIGISONIC Co., Ltd. and Nsync Inc. Lead technology development. Manage core engine design and embedded implementation.
2012–PresentSpatial hearing data and audio software
Build acoustic measurement datasets. Develop audio models and software.
2002–2012Surround sound for film, music, and concerts
Specialized in multichannel audio production at DIGISONIC Studio and DS Entertainment.
1996–2002Broadcast audio and sound databases
Completed the Computer Music Program at SBS Broadcasting Academy. Special sound effects production for KBS (S-FX, Foley, and field recording). Government-funded digital sound database project with Samsung SDS.
R&D Support and Funding
KRW 8.7 billion raised in R&D grants and funding
- Investment
- Kakao Investment, Makers Group, KGround, Hyundai Futurenet, and others
- Government R&D
- R&D projects under TIPS and Scale-up TIPS
- Startup accelerator
- Selected for Samsung Electronics C-Lab Outside, Cohort 3 (2021)