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Feb 2024
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102. Spatial Audio - What is it?

XYLO ARIA
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3D sound nowadays has been offering a more open and dynamic sonic experience to listeners, but have you ever wondered how this sound that envelops you from all directions has been transformed? In this episode, Xylo chats with multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer, Jacob 'Biz' Morris, about the essence of spatial audio, the unique aspects of its mixing process, and how it enhances the listening experience, whether through headphones or in a room with multiple speakers.

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