What is Binaural Audio? Why You Must Try BIEM!
- Admin
- Aug 11
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 24
Have you ever heard a recording that felt so real, as if you were in the middle of the event? Footsteps from behind, a whisper from the side, or waves crashing in front—that is the binaural audio experience. Now, this technology comes in one compact device: BIEM from Seruniaudio.
What Is Binaural Audio?
Imagine your ears as the most sophisticated 'recording devices.' When you are in a room, your left and right ears don't perceive sound in the exact same way. There is a small difference in the time the sound arrives, as well as a difference in intensity and frequency. It is all these small differences that your brain processes to create a sense of space—determining the location, distance, and direction of the sound source.
Binaural audio can be achieved by mimicking how human ears work. Instead of just recording stereo sound that separates the left and right channels, binaural recording uses two microphones placed at a distance and orientation similar to human ears.
The result? When you listen to a binaural recording using headphones, the brain is 'fooled' into creating a 3D audio illusion. The sound no longer sounds flat, but has depth, height, and direction.
How Does Binaural Recording Work?
Traditionally, sound engineers use a dummy head equipped with microphones inside its ear canals to record binaural audio. The shape of the mannequin's head, ears, and shoulders helps simulate how sound waves interact with the human body.
Of course, carrying a dummy head everywhere to record content is not practical. This is where BIEM (Binaural In-Ear Microphone) comes in as a revolutionary solution.
Introducing the BIEM (Binaural In-Ear Microphone)
BIEM is an innovative product from Seruniaudio that combines two important functions in one very compact device:
High-Quality In-Ear Monitors (IEM): First and foremost, BIEMs function as IEMs with clear and detailed audio quality, perfect for listening to your favorite music.
Binaural Microphone: What makes it special, BIEM has a microphone on its earpiece. This microphone captures sound from the perspective of your ear, allowing you to record binaural audio wherever you are.
This means you no longer need to carry complicated recording equipment. Simply put the BIEM in your ears, plug it into a compatible recording device, and you're ready to record the world in an immersive 3D format!
BIEM: Creativity Without Limits?
BIEM opens the door to various creative possibilities, especially for:
Content Creators & Vloggers: Create ASMR content, travel videos, or vlogs that make your audience feel as if they are right there with you. Imagine recording the bustling sounds of a market, a whisper in a library, or the crashing waves on a beach with incredible realism.
Musicians & Sound Engineers: Record band practice sessions or live performances from your point of view. The result will be a much more accurate and authentic reference.
Field Recordists: Document sounds of nature, cityscapes, or moments in the field without bulky equipment, directly from your ears.
Audio Enthusiasts: Enhance your listening experience. Record unique soundscapes from your surroundings, then listen back for a calming and real sensation.
Curious about the BIEM sound sample? Check out the videos below, and don't forget to use headphones.
Conclusion
By combining IEM and binaural microphones, BIEM offers portability, convenience, and stunning 3D audio quality. It's time to listen to and record the world in a new way—directly from your ears.
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