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Gap detection and the auditory filter: phase effects using sinusoidal stimuli.

M J Shailer, B C Moore

    The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
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    Detecting temporal gaps in sound is easier when signal phase is preserved. Non-monotonic functions were observed in standard and reversed-phase conditions, suggesting sensitivity to phase transitions.

    Area of Science:

    • Auditory Perception
    • Psychoacoustics
    • Signal Processing

    Background:

    • Temporal gap detection is crucial for speech and music perception.
    • Understanding how listeners process brief interruptions in auditory signals is essential.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of signal phase at the termination of temporal gaps on detection thresholds.
    • To compare psychometric functions across different phase conditions and frequencies.

    Main Methods:

    • Psychometric functions were measured for temporal gap detection in sinusoidal signals.
    • A notched-noise masker was used to isolate signal frequencies.
    • Three phase conditions were tested: standard, reversed, and preserved phase.

    Main Results:

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    • Psychometric functions were non-monotonic in standard and reversed-phase conditions, exhibiting oscillations.
    • In the preserved-phase condition, functions were monotonic with thresholds around 5 ms, independent of frequency.
    • Model predictions showed deviations, suggesting sensitivity to phase transitions.

    Conclusions:

    • Signal phase at gap termination significantly impacts temporal gap detection.
    • Preserving the signal's phase leads to more consistent and frequency-independent gap detection.
    • Listener sensitivity to brief phase transitions may influence auditory processing.