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Head-related transfer functions of the Rhesus monkey.

M L Spezio1, C H Keller, R T Marrocco

  • 1Institute of Neuroscience, University of Oregon, 97403, Eugene, OR, USA.mlspezio@darkwing.uoregon.edu

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|June 1, 2000
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Head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) in Rhesus monkeys provide crucial acoustic cues for sound localization. These measurements suggest monkeys are excellent models for human auditory research, particularly for interaural differences.

Area of Science:

  • Auditory Neuroscience
  • Acoustics
  • Bioacoustics

Background:

  • Head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) are essential for sound localization and virtual auditory environments.
  • Understanding HRTFs in animal models can illuminate human auditory perception.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To measure and analyze Head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) in Rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta).
  • To assess the utility of Rhesus monkeys as an acoustic model for human sound localization cues.

Main Methods:

  • Measured HRTFs from three anesthetized Rhesus monkeys across 591 locations in the frontal hemisphere (azimuth: -90° to 90°, elevation: -60° to 90°).
  • Frequency range: 0.5 to 15 kHz.
  • Acoustic validation compared free field and virtual sound sources; analyzed monaural spectra, interaural level differences (ILDs), and interaural time differences (ITDs).

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Main Results:

  • Monaural spectra showed deep notches above 9 kHz, indicating potential elevation discrimination cues.
  • ILDs and ITDs varied monotonically with azimuth (0.5–8 kHz), suggesting azimuthal discrimination capabilities.
  • Rhesus monkey HRTFs showed overall similarity to human HRTFs for ILD and ITD patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Rhesus monkeys possess acoustic cues for sound localization similar to humans, particularly for azimuthal discrimination.
  • This study supports the Rhesus monkey as a valuable model for investigating human auditory spatial processing.