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Perceptual thresholds for non-ideal diffuse field reverberation.

David Romblom1, Catherine Guastavino2, Philippe Depalle1

  • 1Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT), Schulich School of Music, McGill University, 527 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E3, Canada.

The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
|December 3, 2016
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Summary

Listeners can detect subtle changes in sound direction within reverberation. This sensitivity to non-ideal diffuse fields reveals a new factor influencing spatial audio perception.

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Area of Science:

  • Acoustics
  • Psychoacoustics
  • Audio Engineering

Background:

  • Diffuse field reverberation is crucial for spatial audio.
  • Understanding listener sensitivity to variations in reverberation is key for realistic audio reproduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate listener sensitivity to directional variations in non-ideal diffuse field reverberation.
  • To quantify perceptual thresholds for detecting these directional changes.

Main Methods:

  • An ABX discrimination test was performed using a 28-loudspeaker array.
  • Perceptual thresholds were determined by varying loudspeaker levels for lateral, height, and frontal conditions.
  • Stimuli were measured using a Head and Torso Simulator and cardioid microphones.

Main Results:

  • Perceptual thresholds for detecting directional variations were -2.5 dB (lateral), -6.8 dB (height), and -3.2 dB (frontal) relative to an ideal diffuse field.
  • Measurements confirmed that these level differences occur in practical acoustic spaces.
  • Listener sensitivity varied significantly across different directions.

Conclusions:

  • Non-ideal diffuse field reverberation plays a significant role in spatial impression.
  • These findings suggest a previously unrecognized acoustic cue for spatial perception.
  • The study provides quantitative data on human auditory perception of complex sound fields.