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Positional audio increases immersion in games:
Positional audio increases immersion in games:
True
Dolby 5.1 requires fewer speakers than Creative’s EAX:
Dolby 5.1 requires fewer speakers than Creative’s EAX:
False
MP3 audio files have no system overhead when played:
MP3 audio files have no system overhead when played:
False
Most companies are outsourcing audio production to music studios for games:
Most companies are outsourcing audio production to music studios for games:
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On Xbox, 5.1 sound tracks are used along with Dolby Digital:
On Xbox, 5.1 sound tracks are used along with Dolby Digital:
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Positional audio increases immersion in games
Positional audio increases immersion in games
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DirectSound3D is Creative's answer to positional audio
DirectSound3D is Creative's answer to positional audio
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Most PC gamers have onboard sound cards
Most PC gamers have onboard sound cards
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On Xbox, 5.1 sound tracks are used along with Dolby Digital
On Xbox, 5.1 sound tracks are used along with Dolby Digital
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MP3 audio files have high CPU cost when played
MP3 audio files have high CPU cost when played
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Most PC gamers have onboard sound cards
Most PC gamers have onboard sound cards
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DirectSound3D is Microsoft's answer to positional audio
DirectSound3D is Microsoft's answer to positional audio
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Positional audio increases immersion in games
Positional audio increases immersion in games
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Dolby 5.1 requires fewer speakers than Creative’s EAX
Dolby 5.1 requires fewer speakers than Creative’s EAX
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MP3 audio files have high CPU cost when played
MP3 audio files have high CPU cost when played
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Study Notes
Positional Audio in Games
- Positional audio increases immersion in games, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Audio Technologies
- Dolby 5.1 requires fewer speakers than Creative's EAX.
- DirectSound3D is Microsoft's answer to positional audio.
Audio File Formats
- MP3 audio files have high CPU cost when played.
Gaming Consoles
- On Xbox, 5.1 sound tracks are used along with Dolby Digital.
Gaming Hardware
- Most PC gamers have onboard sound cards.
Game Development
- Most companies are outsourcing audio production to music studios for games.
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Description
Learn about the importance of positional audio in game programming and how it enhances immersion. Explore the evolution of audio technologies from varying volume with position changes to using Head-Related Transfer Functions (HRTF) for 3D positional audio with multiple speakers.
