Expect more content to support.
Announced at WWDC 2020AirPods ProNew features forSpatial audio..This feature was launched last year, not just for AirPods ProAirPods MaxIt also supports and brings a new music experience.
But if you haven’t tried spatial audio yet, what’s the feature? You may have been wondering for a long time. So, let’s review together the functions and usage of spatial audio, which is not an exaggeration to say that the movie experience will change.
What is spatial audio in the first place?
Spatial audio is like being in a movie theaterSurround experienceWith the function that AirPods Pro or AirPods Max reproduces, you can experience the sound from front and back, left and right, and even from above without a speaker for a full-scale home theater. Also,Dolby Atmos、5.1ch、7.1chIt also supports surround sound, so it’s a great feature that allows you to enjoy movies and dramas more than ever.
To turn on spatial audio, you can use your iPhone or iPad with your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max in your ear.Setting｣＞｢BluetoothTap. When the connected AirPods appear in the list,ibuttonTap to turn on “spatial audio”.
(If your AirPods are connected, open the Control Center and press and hold the volume control button, and the “Spatial Audio” button will appear in the lower right corner, so you can turn it on from there. ).
Let’s check compatible devices in advance
Spatial audio settings are easy, but be aware that even if you have an AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, you can’t use this feature unless your iPhone or iPad supports it.
The following models of iPhone and iPad support spatial audio.
・ IPhone 7 or later
・IPad 6th generation and onwards
・IPad Pro 3rd generation and onwards
・IPad Air 4th generation and onwards
・IPad mini 5th generation and onwards
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I’m sure everyone wants to enjoy movies and dramas on the big screen, so I’d be happy if Apple TV also supports spatial audio in the next update … (currently not supported).
Only a small part of the content supports spatial audio
Once you’ve turned on spatial audio, you’ll need to look for compatible content (although you can still only try it on Apple TV + and iTunes movies and dramas in Japan, just the other day.Netflix may support spatial audioThere was a story …).
Before watching a movie rented or purchased on iTunes using spatial audio, check the summary section below the title. Depending on the movie, in addition to the supported image quality (4K and Dolby Vison), the audio environment such as Dolby Atmos, 5.1ch, 7.1ch is also specified, so you can enjoy the movie to the maximum if you check in advance. ..
Spatial audio for a new musical experience developed by Apple. In the future, I would be happy if you could support not only movies and dramas, but also live images and games!
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