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Engineering Brief

Dataset of In-the-Ear and Behind-the-Ear Binaural Room Impulse Responses Used for Spatial Listening with Hearing Implants

Authors: Klein, Florian; Werner, Stephan; Chilian, Anja; Gadyuchko, Maria

AES Convention 142 · Paper 326 · May 2017

Abstract

The contribution presents a dataset of binaural room impulse responses (BRIRs) using a KEMAR head and torso simulator. Sixteen positions around the head are recorded in three rooms with differing room acoustics. The rooms represent a standardized listening lab, a room for rehabilitation of hearing diseases, and a large sized room. Additionally to the in-the-ear recordings, behind-the-ear BRIRs are recorded to simulate the microphone positions of hearing aid devices. The dataset is used in a research project to develop innovative methods and technologies for spatial listening and speech intelligibility using cochlear implants and bone conduction hearing aids. The dataset enables binaural resynthesis of different directions and rooms for research and rehabilitation.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 142
AES Convention
142
Paper number
326
Publication date
May 6, 2017
Session subject
Posters: Spatial Audio—Binaural
Affiliation
Technical University of Ilmenau, Ilmenau, Germany; Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT, Ilmenau, Germany (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Engineering Brief