Research & Development

Audio Research work stream

BBC R&D’s Audio Team aims to give BBC audiences better listening experiences. We think that future audio services should be:

  • Adaptable – the best listening experience in any situation or environment
  • Accessible – better access to storytelling with improved intelligibility and understanding
  • Personalised – more compelling storytelling, allowing audience members to tailor audio to individual preferences and needs
  • Immersive – more powerful storytelling with a realistic sense of space and interaction

We work with teams across the BBC to develop and test technologies, with academic partners on novel research, and with industry partners to develop standards and evaluate new tools and systems.

Currently, our work is divided into two main workstreams:

  • Producing audio experiences - building audio production tools that improve efficiency and unlock new creative possibilities.
  • Personalised and accessible audio experiences - designing and testing new systems to provide the best possible audio experience for all.

We also provide assistance and advice on audio matters to other parts of the BBC and support the maintenance and development of BBC systems, services and products.

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