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Summary
In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the spatial sound artist and academic Angela McArthur from London, UK. We dive into the IKO, 3D inside-out playback speaker system developed by Sonible, IEM, which offers unique characteristics, making the space architecture part of the sound presentation.
Dr. Angela McArthur leads an interdisciplinary (art/ science) MA in spatial sound in the Dept of Anthropology at University College London. Her work centres around underrepresented onto-epistemologies, ocean environments, and intersecting sites of artistic practice. She works with the IKO loudspeaker and other spatial systems. She champions diversity in access and representation in sound and beyond.
Show Notes
Angela McArthur Academic Profile
Computer Music Multidisciplinary Research (CMMR) Symposium 2025
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Credits
This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott.