Episode 100 State Of Play Of Immersive Audio - Past, Present & Future (SXSW 2024)
Immersive Audio PodcastShow Notes
In this 100th-anniversary episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles travel to the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas to host a panel discussion on the State of Play of Immersive Audio - Past, Present & Future. We proudly feature our special guests the Segment Manager for Immersive and Experiential Applications at HOLOPLOT - Natalia Szczepanczyk and the Co-Founder and CTO of Audioscenic Limited - Marcos Simón.
This panel highlights the key developments that have defined the immersive audio industry for the past decade, reflects on the current trends and looks to the future. Our expert guests cover the key sectors: large-scale immersive events, interactive live performance, spatial audio for consumer devices and specialist virtual training and immersive media production. In an era where audio experiences are becoming increasingly integral to entertainment, gaming, virtual reality, and beyond, understanding the latest innovations and market dynamics is crucial. We discuss spatial audio, content creation, consumer adoption, and market challenges and opportunities.
This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott.
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