Introduction to Immersive Audio
Short course
Discover immersive audio techniques using binaural and ambisonic technologies.
- Gain practical hands-on experience capturing immersive audio binaural field recordings.
- Network with immersive audio experts in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Develop expertise on how to edit and mix immersive ambisonic audio.
Ready to get one step ahead in your career and creative practice? Learn how to record, edit and mix sound designed for new immersive media environments on this Introduction to Immersive Audio short course.
During this two-day course you'll gain experience and skills in binaural and ambisonic sound recording and awareness of post production workflows for ambisonic editing. You'll also build a network of like-minded professionals across multiple industries.
“The advancement of immersive audio technologies creates exciting opportunities for new sonic practices. There's a need for inclusive talent development in this field as there's evidence of a digital skills gap. This short course provides a supportive introduction to help you advance your career and creative practice."
Dr. Ruth Farrar, Reader in Creative Media & Enterprise, Bath Spa University
Overview
This interactive short course focuses on sharing knowledge and providing practical hands-on experience recording and mixing immersive audio using binaural and ambisonic sound technologies.
Day 1: Capture, decode & listen
Session 1:
Introduction to creative case studies and critical reflections on listening
Session 2:
Binaural Sound Recording practical workshop and talk from Hans-Martin Buff
Session 3:
Ambisonics practical workshop
Day 2: Immersive Audio editing & mixing focusing on ambisonics
Session 4:
Editing Immersive Audio
Session 5:
Mixing Immersive Audio
Session 6:
Presenting Immersive Audio
The course will take place at Newton Park campus, Bath.
The next course starts:
- Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 February, 10am - 4pm
This short course costs £250 per person.
We recommend you bring your own laptop. In advance of the short course, please download Reaper and IEM plug-in bundle, available for free on PC and Mac.
If you don't have access to a laptop, please let us know in advance and we can supply you with one for the duration of this short course.
We'll provide refreshments on both days. However, please bring your own lunch.
Meet the team
Introduction to Immersive Audio is taught by Dr Ruth Farrar and Jan Meinema.
Ruth will be teaching you about binaural sound technologies. Jan will be teaching you about ambisonics.
Ruth is a Reader in Creative Media & Enterprise at Bath Spa University and a Co-investigator on MyWorld. She's the founder of Bristol and Bath’s Immersive Audio Network, launched in February 2023. Her PhD focused on creative applications of binaural sound technologies.
Dr Farrar’s binaural research has resulted in international sound art exhibitions like ‘From Austria to America’, binaural sound installations such as ‘The Writing Mind’ for Bath Festivals and app commissions including ‘Dear Carnegie Hall’ for Carnegie Hall in New York.
Jan is a Course Leader for Bath Spa University’s MA in Sound Design. In the industry, he's a Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor, Field Recordist and Re-recording Engineer. He's worked on a range of feature films, short films, documentaries, animations and sound art installations.
Hans-Martin Buff will be joining the course as a guest speaker. He is a recording engineer, music producer and 3D audio expert who has worked with artists including Prince, No Doubt and The Scorpions.
Hans-Martin is affiliated with msm-studios in Munich and Berlin, Germany, and with Real World Studios in Box, England, where he has recently shaped the Dolby Atmos versions of Peter Gabriel’s upcoming releases.
Terms and conditions
Read the terms and conditions for taking part in this short course.
Contact us
For more information about the course please email your enquiries to shortcourses@bathspa.ac.uk .