Broadcast mix engineer Mark Gittins is rather skeptical of headphone based virtualisation systems based on previous experiences, so what did he think of Virtuoso - the binaural translator from Applied Psychoacoustics Laboratory? Let’s find out…
Multichannel Binaural Plugins - How Do They Compare?
In this article, Sam Hocking compares a selection of binaural plugins that share a common theme - they are multi-channel capable binauralisers similar to the more familiar Dolby Atmos binaural found in the Dolby Atmos Renderer. Included are details of the features and audio examples for each plugin.
Dolby Atmos Renderer V5.1 Update Announced
Dolby has released v5.1 of the new all-in-one Renderer application announced back in March with support for head tracking devices and more. We have the details.
Dolby Atmos - Understanding Binaural Mixing
Learn how to create an immersive Dolby Atmos experience by understanding binaural mixing for spatial audio. Join Alex Solano as he guides you through his workflow, explains the binaural settings in Pro Tools, and discover from Alex when to use objects to break bed binaural modes.
Personalized Spatial Audio Profile In Logic Pro
Apple introduced the "Personalized Spatial Audio Profile" in iOS 16 and macOS 13, with support in the latest Logic Pro update 10.7.5. This could be a game changer whether you mix in Dolby Atmos or just listen to Dolby Atmos content.
Personalised HRTFs The Holy Grail For Modern Mixing
Recently we have heard a lot about personalised HRTFs and why we need them. But do we always need them every time we are working in binaural? In this article, we explore when it's best to use standard or generic HRTFs and when it's best to use a personalised HRTF for converting audio into binaural.