Everyday is Spatial
Immersive Audio Conference - University of Gloucestershire
June 16th / 17th 2022
‘Everyday is Spatial’ will feature 30 + presentations and performances of work exploring the boundaries of spatial audio practice in the everyday use of artists and creators. Participants from institutions and organisations across Europe will feature in the 4 dedicated spatial sound rooms at the conference. Presentation and conversation will unpack current practice along with networking for academic and industry outcomes. Please pre-register your interest in attendance.
d&b audiotechnik to bring 'Soundscape'
d&b audiotechnik have partnered with the University of Gloucestershire to bring d&b Soundscape for the conference. The d&b object-based spatial audio system powered by the DS100 signal engine offers accurate placement within stage-based systems and room emulation for reverberation signatures. d&b Soundscape will be used to provide a dedicated space for performance-based works.
The primary conference day is Thursday June the 16th with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. Friday 17th will allow public and invite access to playback sessions and installations with an evening event from 'Immersive Fields (tbc).
Please check the programme page for current details
'Immersive Fields' - event curators to host Friday 17th
'Immersive Fields' spatial audio festival is event curator John Best & sound designer David Sheppard are set to host the Friday 17th June evening event at UoG. Their work to date with d&b Soundscape has spanned the recent Stroud based festival and will also be touring as part of the Unboxed festival through May/ June.
Confirmed Participants
Technical Facilities
Room 1: 22.2 Sound Array - Ambisonic 3HOA / Multichannel options
Room 2: 7.1.4 Surround and DOLBY ATMOS compatible
Room 3: 30 x Binaural playback
Room 4: 18.2 d&b Soundscape'
22.2 Genelec Sound Array
7.1.4 Dolby Atmos & Surround
Binaural playback
d&b Soundscape @Nailsworth
Publication outcomes
The conference publication outcomes is currently being confirmed with Routledge / Focal Press who have expressed interest in an edited edition of 'Every Day is Spatial'. A guest-edited edition of The international Journal of Creative Media Research is planed for early 2023 featuring selected conference outcomes.
Venue: Park Campus - Cheltenham
EiS will take place at the University of Gloucestershire's Park Campus in Cheltenham. 5 dedicated rooms will host the conference along with delegate spaces and catering. Accommdation options and recommendations are available.
University of Gloucestershire
Park Campus
The Park
Cheltenham
GL50 2RH