Optimizing audio files

Efficient audio management helps maintain high frame rates, reduces memory usage, and minimizes latency, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for the user. In this section, we will explore various tools and best practices for optimizing audio in Unity, targeting an optimal performance of 90 fps and high-quality visuals on standalone VR devices.

To optimize audio in Unity for VR experiences, follow these steps:

1. Select the audio file in the Unity project.
2. Enable the Force to Mono option for 3D audio sources to save memory, as 3D audio essentially plays in mono. This does not affect the sound quality but reduces the file size.
3. Enable the Normalize option to adjust the gain of the mono sound to the same volume as the original audio file.
4. Set these options based on your requirements to manage how and when audio files are loaded in your VR application.
5. Enable the Ambisonic option if the audio file has ambisonic encoded audio.
6. Choose...