Am I in the centre of the story? Binaural sound used in audio and radio journalism: A systematic literature review.

This systematic literature review (SLR) examines academic research from 2013 to 2023 on the use of binaural sound—a form of immersive 3D audio—in audio and radio journalism. Using the PRISMA method to analyze publications from the Web of Science and Scopus databases, the review identified only six relevant journal articles, indicating limited scholarly attention to this topic. The findings show that binaural sound is primarily applied in editorial sections related to society, culture, education, and travel/tourism, often aiming to immerse listeners by placing them at the center of the narrative. While binaural technology offers innovative storytelling possibilities and potential accessibility benefits for people with disabilities, the review highlights a need for greater journalistic literacy about the technology, standardized terminology, and further research on production practices, listener positioning, and audience reception.