Spatial Audio
Spatial audio helps large conversations feel less like a flat wall of sound. By separating voices across the stereo field, it becomes easier to track who is speaking without looking back and forth constantly.
Use it when meetings have enough simultaneous voices that speaker separation improves comprehension.
Wireframes
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Treat spatial audio as a personal listening preference rather than a meeting-wide policy.
When to use this
- Group calls, workshops, and reviews where multiple voices contribute frequently.
- Participants are wearing headphones and want clearer conversational separation.
Before you start
- Use stereo headphones if you want the clearest directional effect.
- Test with a multi-speaker meeting instead of a one-on-one.
Settings and options
Listening mode
- Spatial audio is most noticeable on headphones.
- Use standard audio when participants share one speaker in a room or need the most neutral output possible.
What this feature helps with
Directional positioning
Each participant's voice comes from a slightly different direction, making it easy to distinguish speakers in group calls.
Natural conversations
Group discussions feel more like being in the same room. Your brain can separate voices naturally using spatial cues.
Works with headphones
Spatial audio works with any stereo headphones or earbuds. No special hardware required — just plug in and hear the difference.
How to work with it
Put on headphones
- Spatial audio activates automatically with stereo output
- Works with any headphones or earbuds
Participants are positioned
- Each speaker gets a unique position in your stereo field
- Positions stay consistent throughout the call
Enjoy natural group audio
- Conversations feel more like being in the same room
- Easier to follow who's speaking in group calls
Where it fits well
Large group calls
- Distinguish between many speakers naturally
- Less cognitive load following conversations
- Speakers positioned consistently throughout
- Feels like a real room, not flat audio
Brainstorm sessions
- Follow rapid back-and-forth between speakers
- Spatial cues help track conversation flow
- Less interruption from speaker confusion
- More natural group dynamics
All-hands meetings
- Presenters and questioners sound distinct
- Audience questions come from a different position
- Easy to follow Q&A without visual cues
- Engaging audio experience for large groups
What to expect
- Automatic speaker positioning
- Works with any stereo headphones
- Zero configuration
- Consistent positions per call
- Low latency processing
- Complementary to noise cancellation
Questions that come up often
Do I need special headphones?
No. Any stereo headphones or earbuds will work. Spatial audio is processed by Hyper and delivered through standard stereo channels.
Can I turn it off?
Yes. Toggle spatial audio on or off in audio settings at any time, even during a call.
Does it work with speakers (not headphones)?
Spatial audio is designed for headphones and earbuds where stereo separation is clear. On speakers, the effect is minimal.
Related tasks
Limitations and rollout notes
- Mono speakers and some device routes reduce the effect significantly.
- Spatial positioning should complement, not replace, speaker labels in transcript or participant UI.
Troubleshooting
I do not hear any difference
- Check that your output device is stereo capable.
- Test in a meeting with more than two active speakers.
- Switch from speakers to headphones and try again.