Discover immersive audio techniques using binaural and ambisonic technologies.

  • Gain practical hands-on experience capturing immersive audio binaural field recordings.
  • Network with immersive audio experts in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Develop expertise on how to edit and mix immersive ambisonic audio.

Ready to get one step ahead in your career and creative practice? Learn how to record, edit and mix sound designed for new immersive media environments on this Introduction to Immersive Audio short course.

During this two-day course you'll gain experience and skills in binaural and ambisonic sound recording and awareness of post production workflows for ambisonic editing. You'll also build a network of like-minded professionals across multiple industries.

“The advancement of immersive audio technologies creates exciting opportunities for new sonic practices. There's a need for inclusive talent development in this field as there's evidence of a digital skills gap. This short course provides a supportive introduction to help you advance your career and creative practice."

Dr. Ruth Farrar, Reader in Creative Media & Enterprise, 黑料正能量

Overview

This interactive short course focuses on sharing knowledge and providing practical hands-on experience recording and mixing immersive audio using binaural and ambisonic sound technologies.

Day 1: Capture, decode & listen

Session 1:

Introduction to creative case studies and critical reflections on listening

Session 2:

Binaural Sound Recording practical workshop and talk from

Session 3:

Ambisonics practical workshop

Day 2: Immersive Audio editing & mixing focusing on ambisonics

Session 4:

Editing Immersive Audio

Session 5:

Mixing Immersive Audio

Session 6:

Presenting Immersive Audio

The course will take place at , Unit 7.02, Deco Building, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3EH.

The next course takes place:

  • Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January 2027, 10am - 4pm

This short course costs £250 per person.

We recommend you bring your own laptop. In advance of the short course, please download  and , available for free on PC and Mac.

If you don't have access to a laptop, please let us know in advance and we can supply you with one for the duration of this short course.

We'll provide refreshments on both days. However, please bring your own lunch. There's a Bristol Eats cafe, Boca Bar at Paintworks and Sainsburys available within three minutes from our location.

Meet the team

Introduction to Immersive Audio is taught by and Jan Meinema.

Nikki Sheth is an internationally recognised sound artist and composer. Her work aims to give voice to the environment and foster a deeper connection with the natural world through field recordings, soundscape composition, spatial audio practices, multimedia installations, and sound walking. Her interests in environmental sound include interspecies communication, nocturnal soundscapes and acoustic ecology - the relationship between sound and humans.

Jan is a Course Leader for 黑料正能量’s MA in Sound Design. In the industry, he's a Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor, Field Recordist and Re-recording Engineer. He's worked on a range of feature films, short films, documentaries, animations and sound art installations.

will be joining the course as a guest speaker. He is a recording engineer, music producer and 3D audio expert who has worked with artists including Prince, No Doubt and The Scorpions.

Hans-Martin is affiliated with msm-studios in Munich and Berlin, Germany, and with Real World Studios in Box, England, where he has recently shaped the Dolby Atmos versions of Peter Gabriel’s upcoming releases.

Terms and conditions

Read the terms and conditions for taking part in this short course.

Contact us

For more information about the course please email your enquiries to shortcourses@bathspa.ac.uk .