Assessment of a Binaural Microphone Array.

Abstract

Physical and behavioral methods were employed to determine the characteristics of a binaural microphone array and its ability to support the localization of sources of sound. The gain pattern and output delay of the array were made and compared to those of an acoustic mannequin. Three behavioral methods of assessing the adequacy of binaural information provided by the array were employed. These include (a) measuring the minimum audible angle, (b) defining the limit of image lateralization, and (c) determining the accuracy with which listeners could point the array at an acoustic source. Insights about transformations produced by the array were provided by a modeling effort. The data indicate that the present design would provide reliable information when it is used as a dynamic pointing device.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA328025

Entities

People

  • Georges R. Garinther
  • Gilbert L. Ricard
  • Joel T. Kalb
  • Timothy J. Mermagen
  • Tomasz R. Letowski

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acoustics
  • Anechoic Chambers
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Distortion
  • Ear
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Mannequins
  • Measurement
  • Microphones
  • Military Research
  • Psychology
  • Simulators
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation