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Comparative Analysis of HRTFs Measurement Using In-Ear Microphones
Valeria Bruschi1, Alessandro Terenzi1, Nefeli A Dourou1
1Department of Information Engineering, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 14, 2023
Summary
This study compares head-related transfer function (HRTF) measurements using in-ear microphones versus a standard head simulator. Results show in-ear microphones offer a viable alternative for accurate HRTF data acquisition.
Area of Science:
- Acoustics
- Virtual Reality
- Psychoacoustics
Background:
- Head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) are crucial for virtual acoustics and sound perception.
- HRTFs are highly individual and can be measured using in-ear microphones or head simulators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comparatively analyze HRTF measurement accuracy using in-ear microphones.
- To evaluate the performance of in-ear microphones against a standard head and torso simulator.
Main Methods:
- HRTF measurements were conducted using in-ear microphones and a standard head and torso simulator.
- The study investigated varying microphone and sound source positions.
- Two distinct microphone types were employed for comparative analysis.
Main Results:
- In-ear microphone measurements were compared with those from a head and torso simulator.
- HRTFs from five real subjects were measured and contrasted with mannequin data.
Conclusions:
- In-ear microphones provide a practical and comparable method for HRTF measurement.
- This research validates in-ear microphones as a tool for creating realistic virtual acoustic environments.
