Compare the Local Spatializer vs. Spatial Audio API

Benefits of Both Solutions

High Dynamic Range spatial audio, handles simultaneous talkers and nearfield effects without distortion

Full developer control over user positioning, loudness, room attenuation, and other aspects of the audio environment

Low-latency delivers natural feeling conversations

Infinitely scalable architecture

Local Spatializer vs. Spatial Audio API

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Table showing the differences between High Fidelity's Local Spatializer and API
	Local Spatializer	Spatial Audio API
Ideal for Which Applications?	Native apps, such as Clubhouse	Web-based apps, such as Sinespace's Breakroom
Where is Audio Spatialized?	Audio is automatically spatialized in real-time on the client and designed to be independent of your app's user interface	Audio is mixed on the server and sent to each user in one personalized 3D audio stream
Type of Integration	Self-contained C++ codebase (no third-party dependencies or libraries) for native apps	NodeJS, WebJS, and Swift projects
Pricing	Request licensing info below	$0.0035/min per user; volume discounts available

Shared Features of High Fidelity's Spatial Audio

Details from Local Spatializer and Spatial Audio API pages.

Table showing the shared features that both the Local Spatializer and API have
Feature	Local Spatializer	Spatial Audio API
Opus Codec for Recording Studio Quality Sound	Yes	Yes
Requires No Additional Internet Bandwidth	Yes	Yes
ASMR-like Nearfield HRTF Effects	Yes	Yes
Noise Cancellation Available	Yes	Yes
AGC Available	Yes	Yes
AEC Available	Yes	Yes
Music	Yes	Yes

Which Spatial Audio Solution Should You Use?

Local Spatializer

Ideal for
Native Applications

A C++ codebase that works with audio streaming services. Each audio stream is automatically spatialized and designed to be independent of your app's user interface.

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Spatial Audio API

Ideal for
Web-based Applications

All audio is mixed on the server and sent to each user in one personalized 3D audio stream. Current available libraries include WebJS, NodeJS, Swift, and Unity.

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High Fidelity's Local Spatializer vs. Spatial Audio API