In recent years, the desire for more immersive, dimensional and realistic listening experiences has generated interest in content creation tools for immersive audio experiences such as cinema, gaming and virtual reality (VR). Increased interest in binaural sound, particularly due to the widespread availability of affordable headphones, reduced costs of recording and mixing and increasing commercial interest in 3D audio technology especially from companies such as Apple, Facebook and YouTube, has meant that there are far more applications and increased demand for immersive audio.
Spatial or 3D audio provides an immersive and dimensional experience that more closely mimics the way people hear music in real life. Applicable to VR, music, gaming, podcasts and more, sound is no longer dependent on a specific medium or dedicated device.
The aim of this report is to provide vendor profiles of the main companies that are active in the area of Innovative Audio, specifically relating to spatial / 3D audio technologies. This list is not exhaustive; the accompanying excel spreadsheet “Innovative Audio Technology Vendor Database” further details vendors of spatial/3D audio technology that also contribute to this industry.