Immersive Spatial Sound
A Guide to Creating 3D Sound in Live, Recorded and Digital Environments
Gareth Fry
IMMERSIVE SPATIAL SOUND offers clear, practical advice on how to master the tools and techniques for creating 3D sound in your live and recorded work. Written for sound designers and audio professionals in all industries, this guide demystifies the concepts behind spatial audio, from binaural and ambisonics to Dolby Atmos and object-based sound. Real-world case studies highlight the challenges, technologies and creative strategies used by leading practitioners. Packed with expert tips, troubleshooting insights and industry-tested workflows, Immersive Spatial Sound is the go-to reference for bringing depth, direction and drama to every sound you create.
ISBN: 9780719846045
Width: 189mm
Height: 246mm
Pages: 176
Published: March 24, 2026
Format: Paperback
About the author
GARETH FRY is a specialist in spatial audio across multiple fields. He has sound-designed large-scale binaural works such as Complicité’s The Encounter and Donmar’s Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo. He has designed audio dramas for BBC Radio, including The Dark is Rising, (nominated for BBC’s Best Use of Sound award), as well as podcasts. His work in XR has been showcased at the Sundance, Tribeca, London and Venice Film Festivals, and exhibited globally. Gareth is also known for his technical innovation, as soundscape designer for the 2012 Olympic Games’ Opening Ceremony, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Punchdrunk’s Viola’s Room. He has also collaborated with musicians such as Bastille, Riz Ahmed and Thom Yorke.
Awards include three Olivier Awards, two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards, two Helpmann Awards, one WhatsOnStage award, and an Evening Standard award.
