Though they have their differences, surround sound and 3D sound are used in very similar ways. Surround sound involves placing multiple speakers around a room to put you in the center of the action.

At CES this year, Sony's press conference distinctly lacked any major new announcements. Instead, the focus was on its ambitious plan to link high-quality video and audio tech. Sony did, however, ...

I recently had the opportunity to explore the first inaugural LA Audio Show held the first weekend in June at the LAX Sheraton Gateway Hotel. As a strong advocate for surround sound — especially ...

When Sony’s Lead System Architect Mark Cerny first revealed what the PlayStation 5 can do in a presentation released back in March, he dedicated a surprising amount of time to a feature he called “3D ...

Many videos today are recorded using only a single microphone, such as those built into smartphones or cameras. While this is convenient, it means that the recorded sound does not contain information ...

Valve today announced the Steam Audio SDK, a spatial audio plugin that the company says is made is designed to “enhance all interactive products, specifically VR applications.” The company has ...

PlayStation 5 lead system architect Mark Cerny revealed more details on the Tempest Engine for making sound appear to come from multiple directions in Sony’s upcoming game console. In a video ...

Music has many flavors. But depending on the style of music you prefer, you have limited freedom to customize your music experience. In most cases, the easiest way to achieve this is to purchase ...