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What is the cost to do volumetric audio post-production for AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality), broken down by US and global figures, if possible?
Overall, the cost of doing volumetric audio post-production for AR and VR cannot does not exist pre-compiled and cannot be calculated with no additional information given about the project. This is because our research findings suggest that the cost of volumetric audio post-production for AR and VR is highly specific to an individual project, as these costs are dependent on the specific technologies and equipment being used, along with the size and complexity of the project. However, we were able to locate some relevant insights which pertain to your request.
We found the cost range for some equipment necessary to record volumetric sound post-production for AR and VR, the cost of the best digital audio production software kits, the hourly pay rate for AR and VR production development overall, an estimate of the costs related to outsourcing development across different countries, and we located the information of several notable companies which operate in AR and VR application development. In addition to this, we also located some market sizing information for the AR and VR market in 2017, which we find might be helpful for your purposes.
methodology
We were unable to locate information which points directly to the costs of such a project as these costs are dependent on whether the projected is being completed internally, or whether the project is being outsourced in full or in part. Additionally, equipment in this field can be purchased outright or it can be rented, and that can also make a significant impact on the cost.
Furthermore, we are unable to triangulate or calculate an estimate for you, because you have not outlined your parameters to the extent that would be needed to make a determination for your specific project or business idea. Without any idea of the size, complexity, and requirements of the project, there is no way to make an estimate as to how much post-production volumetric sound would cost.
In addition to searching through trusted media sites, industry reports, market reports, and consumer review boards for a cost analysis, we also searched extensively through the websites of AR/VR application developers' websites to locate any pricing information or case studies which might give an idea of the cost, however we were unable to locate this information. These websites only offered to provide quotes for specific projects.
Below, you will find an outline of our related findings.
helpful findings
- The top five volumetric audio plugins are: 3Dception from Two Big Ears, AstoundSound RTI from GenAudio, Phonon 3D from Impulsonic, RealSpace 3D from VisiSonics, and Oculus Audio SDK. A description of each of these products and pricing information can be found here.
- VR/AR development agencies typically allow clients to select between two different pricing models: a time and materials model, or a fixed price model. A fixed price is best for clients who have a limited time and money. However, for a client who is a bit more flexible when it comes to these variables, the time and material pricing model would be the best option, because this model allows for more project modifications along the way.
- The pricing of specific VR and AR products are highly dependent on the projects, because any changes made in the development process can result in extra hours or days of work.
- The average rates for VR development are different according to the agency's country/location. "In US and Canada, you will be charged $40-$240 per hour, in Western Europe $40-$180. In Eastern Europe $25-$70, in India – $5-$70. Eastern European companies offer the best price-quality ration, apparently. If you decide to outsource your project to the Ukrainian developers, their services will cost you around $25-$50 per hour."
- Our research findings revealed that volumetric audio development requires the use of a digital audio workspace software. The top software programs in this niche are as follows:
1. Presonus Studio One 3
2. Cakewalk SONAR
3. FL Studio
4. Propellerhead Reason
5. Ableton Live
6. MOTU Digital Performer
7. Steinberg Cubase
8. Cockos Reaper
9. Apple Logic Pro X
10. Avid Pro Tools
1. DYSONICS
2. Longcat Audio
3. The Owl Field
4. Superpowered
5. Hooke Audio
6. 3D Sound Labs
7. Ossic
8. Sennheiser
9. Mamomi
10. Eardrum
11. Sozo 3D
- The top lavalier microphones available on the market (links containing pricing information can be found here):
1. Rode smartLav+
2. Audio-Technica ATR-3350
3. Sony ECMCS3
4. Sennheiser EW 100 ENG G3-A
5. Audio-Technica PRO 70
6. Neewer 3.5mm
7. Pyle Pro PDWM96
8. Sennheiser ME 2
9. Azden EX-503
10. Movo WMIC50
- Binaural microphones range in price from $89-$79,999.95. A range of budget friendly binaural microphones can be found here.
- The top 10 global VR development companies (for outsourcing projects) are as follows: iMOBDEV Technologies, Hyperlink Infosystem, Ermine Soft, IndiaNIC, Juego Studio, B60, Goodwork Labs, One VR, Cognitive Clouds, Versatile Techno. Specific information pertaining to these companies and links to their websites can be found here.
- The global AR/VR market size was valued at 11.5 billion USD in 2017, and is projected to reach 143.3 billion USD in 2020, jumping to 215 billion USD in 2021.
conclusion
Despite the cost of volumetric AR/VR audio post-production being dependent on a number of variables, which makes it impossible to determine the cost of a project or business idea without additional details being provided, we have included some information which we feel will help get you closer to the information you are looking for.