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Clubhouse Jumps on Spatial Audio Bandwagon
Available for now only on the iOS app
By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 30, 2021 01:42PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Social Media Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Clubhouse is getting in on the spatial audio trend and announced its availability to iOS users over the weekend. According to a Tweet from the app’s official account on Sunday, spatial audio is available for iOS users, with Android compatibility coming soon. Clubhouse said the addition of the feature will make it easier to tell who is talking in a room when you're listening with headphones. Getty Images/Zinkevych Clubhouse does note that you will not hear spatial audio when you’re on stage and that only audience members can hear spatial audio. Spatial audio is a 360-degree sound format that can create a surround-sound effect, making it ideal for movies and immersive video games. And since Clubhouse is an audio-based app, it makes sense it would add spatial audio compatibility for listeners to immerse themselves in a conversation fully. The audio feature is getting its time in the spotlight this year, especially after Apple announced it would add spatial and lossless audio to Apple Music subscribers. Apple said the Dolby Atmos spatial audio "enables artists to mix music, so the sound comes from all around and from above." Spatial audio is much more compatible with more devices, and Apple said that by default, it would play Dolby Atmos tracks on AirPods and Beats headphones with the H1 or W1 chip, as well as the built-in speakers in the most recent versions of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Verizon also announced it would bring new spatial audio capabilities to more phones in July, starting with the Motorola One 5G UW Ace. Verizon’s version of spatial audio is called Adaptive Sound, which it promised would be compatible with music, videos, or games. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire What Is Spatial Audio and How to Use It on AirPods Pro and AirPods Max Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2023: Announcements, News, and More New Apple AirPods 3 and Pro 2: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News Everything You Need to Know About Apple Music The History of iOS, from Version 1.0 to 16.0 How Do AirPods Pro Work? What Is Dolby Atmos Immersive Surround Sound? Windows Sonic vs Dolby Atmos: Which Headphones Are Best for Xbox One? What Is Adaptive EQ? Surround Sound: The Audio Side of Home Theater The Yamaha YSP-5600 Dolby Atmos Digital Sound Projector Are You Really Getting Dolby Atmos Sound? Apple AirPods 3 Review: An Audible Evolution How to Delete Clubhouse App Account Apple Airpods Max Review: Headphones at a Hefty Price Dolby Atmos Blu-ray Disc Releases Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies