Microsoft has Windows Sonica system that can significantly optimize the audio played by the computer.
The Windows PC has spatial audio support available, ready to go right out of the box.
When you use a headset or headphones with your computer, the surround sound they emit is known as “spatial audio.” Windows makes a difference, as this operating system has a dedicated platform for spatial audio, something so crucial that it will mark a before and after when you are going to consume multimedia content.
what is Windows Sonic?
As we mentioned above, it is a technology that aims to allow headphones to reproduce surround sound. Now, to take advantage of this tool as it should, you will need content compatible with Sonic. A big plus is that if you already have Microsoft’s operating system, you don’t have to buy this feature because it comes built into the OS.
Also, Windows takes care of processing the sound so that it plays with Sonic in the headphones, you don’t need to buy special headphones or anything like that. What Microsoft’s implementation does is to treat sounds as objects that can change position. To do this, it makes use of the software and hardware signal processors.
What this technology does is simply create an effect in the headphones or earphones that is able to generate the impression that you are immersed in surround sound. This is the main objective of Windows Sonic, something that is perfect for watching your favorite series and movies on the computer.
how to enable Windows Sonic?
– Open the start menu, then go to “Settings” – “System” – “Sound” – “Related settings” – “Sound control panel”.
– Select your playback device, then right click and choose “Properties”.
– A new window will open, choose “Spatial Sound”.
– Being in “Spatial sound format”, click on “Windows Sonic for headphones”. Finally, choose “Apply”.
