{"id":364789,"date":"2021-11-09T22:00:41","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T19:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-spatial-audio-and-how-does-it-work\/"},"modified":"2021-11-09T22:00:41","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T19:00:41","slug":"what-is-spatial-audio-and-how-does-it-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-spatial-audio-and-how-does-it-work\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Is Spatial Audio, and How Does It Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aec8a47f2e64\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aec8a47f2e64\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-spatial-audio-and-how-does-it-work\/#A_New_Way_to_Listen\" >A New Way to Listen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-spatial-audio-and-how-does-it-work\/#How_Spatial_Audio_Works\" >How Spatial Audio Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-spatial-audio-and-how-does-it-work\/#Is_Spatial_Audio_Good\" >Is Spatial Audio Good?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-spatial-audio-and-how-does-it-work\/#The_Future_of_Spatial_Audio\" >The Future of Spatial Audio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Is Spatial Audio, and How Does It Work?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-766527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/man-headphones-listening-eyes-closed.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/man-headphones-listening-eyes-closed.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/man-headphones-listening-eyes-closed.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Bearded man with hands behind his head, eyes closed, and headphones on, listening to audio.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/handsome-bearded-man-headphones-listening-music-342355130\">Ivan Kruk\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019ve shopped for headphones or other audio tech lately, you\u2019ve likely come across the term \u201cspatial audio.\u201d Let\u2019s take a look at how this immersive <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> is changing the way we listen to music, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_Way_to_Listen\"><\/span>A New Way to Listen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spatial audio is an audio experience intended to heighten immersion by simulating a surround-sound setup. Whereas achieving surround sound in your home requires an array of speakers placed methodically around the room, you can use spatial audio to simulate the experience using just your headphones.<\/p>\n<p>When talking about spatial audio, people usually are referring to one of two things. The first is <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le\u2019s spatial audio implementation, which they added through the iOS and iPadOS 15 update. When you use an iPhone or iPad with compatible headphones like AirPods Pro and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/69945\/airpods-max-review-premium-price-for-a-premium-experience\/\">AirPods Max<\/a>, you can use head tracking to improve the experience even further. It uses built-in gyroscopes to track your head and adjust the audio experience accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, spatial audio also refers to various multi-dimensional surround-sound formats. While they aren\u2019t quite as immersive as Apple\u2019s head tracking, you can still hear audio coming from different directions using a pair of headphones. This implementation is typically done with software processing through apps or by adding an audio enhancement to your operating system. Some examples include Dolby Atmos for Headphones, Sony 360, THX Spatial Audio, and DTS Headphone: X.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Spatial_Audio_Works\"><\/span>How Spatial Audio Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you listen to spatial audio, it will feel like there is sound coming from all around you, across 360 degrees. There are two primary components to making this experience work: how sound engineers record and produce the audio and how the software processes the audio.<\/p>\n<p>Most movies and TV shows are already mixed and optimized with a surround sound experience in mind. Along with recording live audio from the set, sound designers often treat the surround sound experience as a significant consideration. Therefore, they will purposefully adjust where the sound is coming from when mixing the audio track. For example, if an explosion happens to the left of the camera, you will hear the explosion more loudly in your left ear. Some sound designers record using a binaural setup, where two microphones record audio simultaneously to simulate a 3D audio experience.<\/p>\n<p>However, mixing the audio is only one piece of the puzzle. Your device or audio player, such as your music playing app, needs to support a spatial audio format. For example, Apple\u2019s devices combine the multi-dimensional Dolby Atmos format with their spatial audio processing to create that experience through Apple Music or a video streaming service. Amazon Music and Tidal also support the Dolby Atmos format along with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/66865\/sony-to-stream-its-first-360-reality-audio-concert-january-11th\/\">Sony 360 Audio<\/a>.\u00a0You can also get surround virtualization across a Windows PC through Dolby Atmos for Headphones or Windows Sonic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use Dolby Atmos Surround Sound on Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Spatial_Audio_Good\"><\/span>Is Spatial Audio Good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether or not to use it is mainly up to personal taste.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re watching movies and TV shows on your phone or laptop, then using spatial audio is highly recommended. The multi-dimensional audio experience can be highly effective for certain types of content. For example, horror movies often generate scares by placing noises in unexpected places, and this effect is much stronger when sounds feel like they\u2019re \u201cbehind you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For music, it\u2019s still a bit hit-or-miss. A lot of music is not recorded with multi-dimensional audio in mind, so the results vary from song to song. Some songs sound like they\u2019re being played near you, while others sound like elements are coming from all directions. Where spatial audio tends to shine is with live recordings, as some tracks make you feel like you\u2019re watching the artist in person.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_of_Spatial_Audio\"><\/span>The Future of Spatial Audio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-765513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/razer-usb-thx-audio.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Razer audio gear\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" data-credittext=\"Razer \/ THX\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Razer \/ THX<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the most awaited developments in spatial audio is a broader implementation in gaming. Gaming with spatial audio allows for even more drastic immersion in a video <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>, especially when compared with visual technologies such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-vr-headsets-for-next-level-gaming\/\">VR<\/a>. For example, when playing a combat game, spatial audio will give you an auditory cue when an enemy is behind you.<\/p>\n<p>At the moment, some games do support a spatial audio solution through formats such as Dolby Atmos, THX Spatial Audio, and DTS Headphone: X. Popular titles with spatial audio support include <em>Doom Eternal<\/em>, <em>Destiny<\/em>, <em>Call of Duty<\/em>, and <em>Apex Legends<\/em>. While the list of supported games across all three formats is still relatively short, that list will likely get longer in the future as more developers see the benefit of immersive audio.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll also likely see spatial audio come to more music streaming platforms. Currently, Apple Music and Amazon Music support spatial audio, while Spotify and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> Music do not. 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