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A Comparison between Spatial Audio Listener Training and Repetitive Practice

Authors: Brookes, Tim; Kassier, Rafael; Rumsey, Francis

AES Convention 121 · Paper 6977 · October 2006

Abstract

Despite the existence of various timbral ear training systems, relatively little work has been carried out into listener training for spatial audio. Additionally, listener training in published studies has tended to extend only to repetitive practice without feedback.
In order for a generalised training system for spatial audio listening skills to prove effective, it must demonstrate that learned skills are transferable away from the training environment and it must compare favourably with repetitive practice on specific tasks.
A novel study has been conducted to compare a generalised training system with repetitive practice on performance in spatial audio evaluation tasks. Transfer is assessed and practice and training are compared against a control group for tasks involving both near and far transfer.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 121
AES Convention
121
Paper number
6977
Publication date
October 6, 2006
Session subject
Psychoacoustics and Perception
Affiliation
Institute of Sound Recording (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper