Summary
- Audioscenic simplifies the setup process for immersive gaming soundbars, making high-quality audio more accessible to all gamers.
- Utilizing AI-powered head tracking technology, Audioscenic's soundbars create a personalized surround sound experience without satellite speakers.
- While not comparable to traditional multi-channel setups, Audioscenic's technology aims to provide incredible audio experiences for both audiophiles and beginners.
Audio is one of the biggest factors in creating an immersive gaming experience, but many people accept that they will not have that without an expensive pair of headphones and a ton of setup process for speakers. However, there is a hero in the gaming community who is trying to make the whole process a lot easier and more accessible to all gamers. You probably haven't heard about Audioscenic before, but you have probably heard about the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro.
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Inside the Leviathan V2 Pro, Audioscenic powers all the beamforming and head-tracking features that make the Leviathan so special. Other soundbars offer this virtual surround or binaural audio experience in one soundbar, but few make the setup process as easy as Audioscenic does.
How Does It Work?
While we have seen soundbars and other compact setups offer a "surround sound" experience, they typically require a lot of setup time to get working correctly. Then, if you change anything about your setup, you will have to do it all over again.
That is not the case with Audioscenic's Amphi AI Beamforming technology. Using the camera built into products, the setup process is as easy as turning it on and making sure you have the proper drivers installed, if they are not already. Now, while a camera on your soundbar might seem a bit intrusive, it is essentially the same technology that the Xbox Kinect used, which gamers are probably more familiar with. The camera is only there to keep track of your head while you move around to ensure the audio experience doesn't change, regardless of how you are sitting.
Using the data from the AI-powered head tracking, the speakers produce sounds that sound like a personal surround sound setup for everyone in front of them without the need for satellite speakers like a traditional surround sound setup. This is done by using the individual drivers in the soundbar working as if they were separate speakers to create the binaural effect.
What Does This Mean For Gamers?
This is hugely exciting for gamers because it allows you to have a different sound experience compared to gaming with headphones, and makes it a lot more accessible. Setting up a surround sound system or even other soundbars that offer something similar can be pretty intimidating if you have never done anything like it before.
If you have only ever gamed with headphones, even if they are nice and provide an incredible amount of detail and separation, it is really hard to get the wide sound stage that comes with gaming with speakers. Because the sound is able to bounce off the walls behind you and even the ceiling, it is easier to tell the height of the sound and if it is coming from behind you. The only real downside versus headphones is when you are on a Discord call, which can cause some feedback in your microphone.
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While some audio purists might say that Audioscenic is not comparable to an actual five- or even seven-channel setup, that is not really the point of what Audioscenic is trying to accomplish. Whether you are an audiophile and love to play around with settings for the best sound quality, or you have never touched a piece of sound equipment, you should be able to experience incredible audio, and Audioscenic makes that possible.
Where Can You Find Audioscenic Technology?
At the time of writing, there are not many products that use Audioscenic technology, but they are growing quite quickly, so we expect that to change pretty soon. The main option gamers should look for if they want a powerful sound setup with Audioscenic inside is the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro. This soundbar is a prime example of this technology's capability in a fairly compact form factor.
Razer Leviathan V2 Pro
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth, USB
- Power
- External Power Adapter
- Drivers
- Full-range drivers: 5 x 2”, Down-firing subwoofer driver: 1 x 5.25”
Experience the next innovation in 3D audio with the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro – the world’s first PC soundbar with head-tracking AI and adaptive beamforming powered by THX Spatial Audio. Directing sound to your ears through intelligent on-the-fly tracking, enjoy ultra-personalized audio with untold accuracy and immersion.
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FAQ
Q: Are soundbars good for music listening?
Soundbars can be great for listening to music. Some won't deliver as much seperation as headphones or a pair of stereo speakers will, but soundbars with Audioscenic inside still provide excellent separation while only using the soundbar and no other speakers.
Q: Should gaming audio be mono or stereo?
While gaming can still be immersive in mono, stereo is the way to go if you want the most immersive experience possible. Plus, most games are mixed for at least stereo, if not surround sound playback.