Binaural ASMR

Binaural audio uses two microphone channels to create a 3D sound experience — as if the voice is right next to your ear. Best enjoyed with headphones.

Binaural recording uses two microphones placed to simulate the human ears, capturing the subtle differences in timing and volume that our brains use to locate sounds in space. When played back through headphones, the result is an uncannily realistic, three-dimensional audio experience — the performer seems to be right beside you, breathing and whispering directly into your ears. Nearly all premium Japanese ASMR works on DLsite use binaural recording, typically captured with professional dummy head microphones like the KU100 or AT-BM5009. If you're new to ASMR, a good pair of headphones and a binaural work is the best way to understand why this genre has captivated millions of listeners worldwide.