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Learn how to create immersive sound and music at the 2026 Spatial Audio Tidepool, featuring the world-leading high-density loudspeaker arrays at Virginia Tech. The Spatial Audio Tidepool (SpaAT) is a two-session immersive gathering for audio professionals to learn the techniques of sound spatialization.

Session One (June 22-24) is focused on experiential instruction, covering stereo, quadraphonic, 5.1, octophonic, and then onto high density loudspeaker arrays (HDLAs) including the 88.4 channel Perform Studio, the 32 channel Tesseract, and finally the 140 channel Cube. Earn up to 18 AVIXA CTS or CTS-D Certification Renewal Units upon successful completion of this course.

Session Two (June 25-27) is for participants to realize their own immersive sound projects on Virginia Tech HDLA systems, with individual guidance from the instructors. Session Two is limited to a maximum of five projects. Each project can be carried out by either an individual participant or by a group. Groups are limited to a maximum of three participants. (Please contact us if you envision a Session Two project that requires more than three participants.)

Participants may enroll in either, or both sessions, subject to availability. Participants will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for completion of either session. CEUs will be awarded in the form of a digital badge, which can be proudly displayed on select social media platforms.

Fee Information

Early bird deadline May 1, 2026.

Session One:
Individual Participation: $900 / $1100 (early bird / standard)
Institutional Group Rate for a group of three participants: $2400 / $3000 (early bird / standard).
(Please contact ericlyon@vt.edu or upty@vt.edu if your group has more than three participants.)

Session Two:
Individual Participation: $1800 / $2200 (early bird / standard)
Institutional Group Rate for a group of three participants: $4800 / $6000 (early bird / standard).
(Please contact ericlyon@vt.edu or upty@vt.edu if your group has more than three participants.)

Location Information

Location:
Moss Arts Center
190 Alumni Mall
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Lodging:
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
901 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540.231.8000

A courteous room block is being held at the Inn at Virginia Tech. Reservations can be made using the following link: Spatial Audio Tidepool 2026 . The room rate is $129.00/night and rooms can be made at this rate until May 22nd. 

A shuttle service will be provided for morning and evening transportation between the hotel and the Moss Arts Center.

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Section Title
Spatial Audio Tidepool, Sessions 1 & 2
Type
Discussion
Days
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa
Time
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jun 22, 2026 to Jun 27, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Virginia Tech - Blacksburg (Main Campus)
Fee(s)
Early Fee Starting at $900.00
CEUs
1.5 CEUs

Section Notes

During the registration process you will have the option of selecting either the Instructional session (Session One), the Hands-on session (Session Two) or both.

For the most up-to-date information related to this program, please visit: https://icat.vt.edu/projects/strategic-initiatives/spaat.html

Refund and Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be received 14 calendar days prior to the program start date. A $90 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. Requests should be sent by email or by initiating a drop request through the student portal in our online registration system. As an alternative to a refund, you may send a substitute at no additional cost. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. Please note: refunds will not be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received on or after the program start date. In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.

Anyone requesting special requirements for this program should contact cpeinfo@vt.edu.

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Section Title
Spatial Audio Tidepool Sponsor
Type
Discussion
Days
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa
Time
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jun 22, 2026 to Jun 27, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Virginia Tech - Blacksburg (Main Campus)
Fee(s)
Sponsorship starting at $500.00
CEUs
1.5 CEUs

Section Notes

Refund and Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be received 14 calendar days prior to the program start date. A $90 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. Requests should be sent by email or by initiating a drop request through the student portal in our online registration system. As an alternative to a refund, you may send a substitute at no additional cost. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. Please note: refunds will not be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received on or after the program start date. In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.

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