Multi-channel compact linear loudspeaker arrays combined with Crosstalk Cancellation (CTC) can deliver binaural audio to a user by directing sound precisely at the listener’s ears. This enables the reproduction of binaural, and thus all given spatial audio formats, without the need for headphones. The technique traditionally suffers from a small sweet-spot, which can be overcome by combining real-time head-tracking and position-adaptive beamforming. This workshop introduces the concept of CTC and beamforming combined with user head-tracking, covering both its theoretical foundations and the practical considerations of incorporating head tracking. A live demonstration will showcase head-tracked binaural audio delivered through a position-adaptive CTC soundbar.
