Soundscapes in 3D-Audio

Study program: Digital Media Production
Lecture: Masterklasse 3D Audio & Sound Design
Lecturer(s): Michael Iber
Team leader: Esther Wilka
Team members:

Esther Wilka (mp241501)

Short description: Several soundscape compositions were created in the 3D audio and sound design master class, which can be listened to in 3D with headphones.

Project description:

Several soundscape compositions were created in the 3D Audio and Sound Design master class. The soundscape theory is applied by examining the relationship between sound, the environment and the listener, whereby the sound is understood not only as information, but as an experience and part of the perception of space. Japan Soundscape uses the principles of soundscape theory to immerse the listener in an immersive acoustic experience. The piece draws on typical sound patterns and ambient noises associated with specific places in Japan - from the vibrant streets of Tokyo to the natural sounds of traditional cities. Although it is quite common to encode mono and stereo recordings into spatial audio, it is also possible to make direct spatial audio recordings using specific microphone arrays. For the second project, outdoor recordings were made in the Rauris National Park using an Ambisonics microphone and a 360-degree camera. These recordings were combined with three musical compositions, using 3D Audio and VR to create an audio-visual journey where natural soundscapes and music blend seamlessly.