Of all our senses, hearing serves as our most effective early warning system. When we sleep, our eyes close and even our sense of smell becomes less responsive. This is precisely why audible smoke alarms are essential—they’re the only sense-trigger still active when we’re unconscious. Unlike sight, which has a limited field of view, hearing operates in a 360-degree sphere, alerting us to what’s happening in every direction.

I chose something simple, familiar, and almost universally understood: the humble car. Whether you drive one, ride in one, or dodge them crossing the street, we all know what a car is and how it behaves. That makes it the perfect object to break down complex VR audio concepts into something relatable and practical.

Stephan Schutze Location Recordist , Sound Designer, Game Audio  Specialist Li & Ortega Pte Ltd Game Audio & Custom Music Outsourcing...