RE: Spatialized Stereo, better info from Tom's Guide

2022-10-30 Thread Richard Turner 
I just tested this again with a song and it has some appeal.

 

I have the album, Beatles For Sale.

The first song, No Reply, and I believe the entire album is monaural.  I 
started the song playing, toggled Spatialized Audio on, and it brightened up 
the song and actually gave it a stereo sound.  A little tinny, but that can be 
adjusted in the EQ for music.

It likely isn’t something I would use all the time, but it can be another tool 
to use for those who like it.  Sound is very, very subjective, so it isn’t 
right for everyone.

 

 

 

 

Richard, USA.

“Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.”  
--  Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe

 

My web site: https://www.turner42.com

 

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Turner
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Subject: Spatialized Stereo, better info from Tom's Guide

 

Since this topic of Spatialized Stereo has come up, here is a better 
explanation than I had given.

 

>From a Tom's Guide article in June, 2021

 

In iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, Apple has quietly included a new audio feature 
called "Spatialize Stereo" that takes any non-Dolby stereo mix and creates a 
virtual spatial audio environment out of it.

 

It's worth reiterating that Spatialize Stereo is different from Spatial Audio, 
which Apple brought to Apple Music subscribers earlier this week. Spatial Audio 
with support for Dolby Atmos creates a three-dimensional experience by moving 
sound all around you.

 

Spatialize Stereo meanwhile appears to be Apple's attempt to simulate the 
effect of having sound coming at you from different directions in a virtual 
environment. It doesn't utilize Dolby Atmos, but on the other hand it works 
with basically any content, although you do need AirPods Pro or AirPods Max 
headphones to access it. 

Here's how it works: 

 

1. Connect your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max to your iPhone or iPad.

2. Play some non-Dolby audio content on your iOS device.

3. Bring up the Control Center.

4. Long press on the volume slider.  (for VoiceOver users, a one finger triple 
tap or double tap and hold)

5. Tap the Spatialize Stereo button to enable it.

The same option can be found in macOS Monterey in the Control Center's Sound 
pane. In terms of sound quality, your mileage may vary, but it at least allows 
users to enjoy some of the benefits of spatialized sound on anything they 
listen to, and not just content that officially supports Spatial Audio. 

* Note follow the above steps to turn it off if it is on and you don't like it. 
 Try it with some stereo music that is not Dolby Atmos and see how you like it. 
 For mono sources like BARD or Voice Dream Reader, it can be annoying but it is 
easy to toggle on and off as desired.

 

Tom's Guide link:

https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/09/ios-15-spatialize-stereo-feature/

 

 

HTH,

 

Richard, USA.

“Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.”  
--  Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe

 

My web site: https://www.turner42.com

 

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Spatialized Stereo, better info from Tom's Guide

2022-10-30 Thread Richard Turner 
Since this topic of Spatialized Stereo has come up, here is a better 
explanation than I had given.

 

>From a Tom's Guide article in June, 2021

 

In iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, Apple has quietly included a new audio feature 
called "Spatialize Stereo" that takes any non-Dolby stereo mix and creates a 
virtual spatial audio environment out of it.

 

It's worth reiterating that Spatialize Stereo is different from Spatial Audio, 
which Apple brought to Apple Music subscribers earlier this week. Spatial Audio 
with support for Dolby Atmos creates a three-dimensional experience by moving 
sound all around you.

 

Spatialize Stereo meanwhile appears to be Apple's attempt to simulate the 
effect of having sound coming at you from different directions in a virtual 
environment. It doesn't utilize Dolby Atmos, but on the other hand it works 
with basically any content, although you do need AirPods Pro or AirPods Max 
headphones to access it. 

Here's how it works: 

 

1. Connect your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max to your iPhone or iPad.

2. Play some non-Dolby audio content on your iOS device.

3. Bring up the Control Center.

4. Long press on the volume slider.  (for VoiceOver users, a one finger triple 
tap or double tap and hold)

5. Tap the Spatialize Stereo button to enable it.

The same option can be found in macOS Monterey in the Control Center's Sound 
pane. In terms of sound quality, your mileage may vary, but it at least allows 
users to enjoy some of the benefits of spatialized sound on anything they 
listen to, and not just content that officially supports Spatial Audio. 

* Note follow the above steps to turn it off if it is on and you don't like it. 
 Try it with some stereo music that is not Dolby Atmos and see how you like it. 
 For mono sources like BARD or Voice Dream Reader, it can be annoying but it is 
easy to toggle on and off as desired.

 

Tom's Guide link:

https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/09/ios-15-spatialize-stereo-feature/

 

 

HTH,

 

Richard, USA.

“Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.”  
--  Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe

 

My web site:   https://www.turner42.com

 

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