The head tracking aspect of spatial audio uses motion sensors built into earphones or headphones to actively pan the mix based on how you move your head, to give the impression that all of the audio sources are anchored at specific points around you. It’s perhaps a bit gimmicky, but it works.
What does head tracked audio do?
Head Tracked: Turns on both Spatial Audio and head tracking. This allows the sound to follow the movement of your head.
What is the point of Spatial Audio?
What is Apple spatial audio? Apple spatial audio takes 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos signals and applies directional audio filters, adjusting the frequencies that each ear hears so that sounds can be placed virtually anywhere in 3D space.
What does Spatialize stereo head tracked mean?
If music is stereo only, Apple can still spatialize and head track the sound – basically positioning it on a soundstage and tracking your head accordingly.
What does head tracked mean on AirPods?
Apple introduced Dynamic Head Tracking alongside Spatial Audio on the iPhone to create a more immersive audio experience. Essentially, it uses sensors in your AirPods to track your head movement, then adjusts the audio so it always sounds like it’s coming from the direction of your iPhone.
