Game Sound Programming: Positional Audio

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Questions and Answers

Positional audio increases immersion in games:

True (A)

Dolby 5.1 requires fewer speakers than Creative’s EAX:

False (B)

MP3 audio files have no system overhead when played:

False (B)

Most companies are outsourcing audio production to music studios for games:

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On Xbox, 5.1 sound tracks are used along with Dolby Digital:

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Positional audio increases immersion in games

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

DirectSound3D is Creative's answer to positional audio

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most PC gamers have onboard sound cards

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On Xbox, 5.1 sound tracks are used along with Dolby Digital

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

MP3 audio files have high CPU cost when played

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most PC gamers have onboard sound cards

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

DirectSound3D is Microsoft's answer to positional audio

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Positional audio increases immersion in games

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dolby 5.1 requires fewer speakers than Creative’s EAX

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

MP3 audio files have high CPU cost when played

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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