Embodied Sound: Full Frequency Vibrotactile and Vibroacoustic Sensation for Reduced Volume Multimodal Music Experience

Castro E. Embodied Sound: Full Frequency Vibrotactile and Vibroacoustic Sensation for Reduced Volume Multimodal Music Experience. In: conference Paper. Audio Engineering Society; 2024.pp. 9:1-2. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=22427

@inproceedings{Castro2024_22427,
  author = {Castro, Ethan},
  title = {{Embodied Sound: Full Frequency Vibrotactile and Vibroacoustic Sensation for Reduced Volume Multimodal Music Experience}},
  pages = {9:1-2},
  year = {2024},
  month = may,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=22427}
}

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AB  - Prolonged exposure to constant signal often leads to auditory fatigue in audio engineers and music enthusiasts, resulting in a cycle of increasing volume and further auditory degradation (hearing loss). The concept of "Embodied Sound" proposes using the body's capacity to sense vibrations as a method for interpreting sound, shifting the focus from the ears to the body. Early results of an embodied sound system showed a detectable frequency range of ~11Hz-17kHz. Despite as large variation between frequencies, this system provides a reliable auditory and tactile experience for both hearing and hard-of-hearing individuals. Future research should focus on capture and signal processing workflows to accommodate a broader usable frequency range.
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