Could the humble radio get a 3D makeover one day?
While most of us are still trying to get our heads around 3D television (or is it the other way around?), the BBC has gone ahead and taken things a step further by experimenting with what it’s calling ‘3D radio’.
The Telegraph reports that the Beeb is investigating the potential of two systems called ambisonics and periphony, which create the feeling of a three-dimensional soundscape through the placing of speakers in front, behind and above the listener.
At a demonstration, the BBC showed off 3D radio’s potential using an eight-speaker setup, and while it says the practicalities of technical restrictions means we’re unlikely to see any radio services broadcasting in 3D audio any time soon, that could change as technology advances.
BBC director of audio and music Tim Davie suggested that the jump from current surround sound-emulating soundbars to 3D-capable versions wouldn’t be a huge one, while adding roof speakers to in-car audio systems would also be a natural step forward for the technology.
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