Binaural recordings are not exactly audio illusions in the sense that they do not ‘trick’ us into hearing sounds which are impossible or non existent. They are, however, extremely cool as the recordings make it sound like you are actually there, in presence of what is making the sound.

Binaural recordings are simply recordings of sounds using a special microphone setup which factors in the natural crossfeed and sonic shaping of the head and ear. This is what happens naturally when we hear a sound which is the reason why binaural recordings sound so realistic and immersive.

Binaural recordings are only effective when listened to through stereo headphones.

The most famous and impressive binaural recording is the ‘Virtual Barbershop’ or ‘The Virtual Haircut’ as it is sometimes known as. This binaural recording can be found here.

Here is a selection of our other binaural recordings:

Shaking Matchbox Binaural Recording
Courtyard Binaural Recording
Homeward Bound Binaural Recording
Running River Binaural Recording
Waves Binaural Recording
Harp Binaural Recording
Cello Binaural Recording
Sniffing Dogs Binaural Recording
Barking Dogs Binaural Recording
Flutes In Singapore Binaural Recording
Frogs Croaking Binaural Recording
Woman's Voice Binaural Recording
Jazz Band Binaural Recording
Gardening Shears Binaural Recording
Vivaldi Binaural Recording