We’ve all heard about 3D printing and its ability to change the world by constructing tangible objects from digital models. But what about using a 3D model to create something intangible? It may seem counterintuitive, but it is the future of sound as we know it. 

Enter 3D audio: A new frontier for the audio post-production industry that allows for the placement of sound, output through speakers, within a hypothetical three-dimensional space, including “behind,” “above” and “below,” creating a 3D listening experience. A few audiobooks, songs, amusement park attractions have already tapped into the trend. But will 3D audio have a resounding and lasting impact on creative content?

 

Hear from sound experts Scott Persson, Roberto Baibich and Veronique Larcher as they discuss the engaging world of 3D sound—including how it will impact the future consumption of digital content and the way in which we create experiences—and invite you to experience it for yourselves.

 

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You'll need headphones for this to work. Make sure there is no noise around, close your eyes, turn the volume up a little bit, hold and press headphone on your ears for better hearing, play it and enjoy this impressive audio work ( illusion ). Not a screamer not a prank!

CREDITS: The embedded audio clip was created by QSound Labs (http://www.qsound.com ) as a demonstration of Binaural audio technology.

QSound's 3D sound technology is being used by EarGames (http://www.EarGames.com), maker of 3D audio games.

See this wikipedia entry for information about binaural recordings.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binaural...