Literature review: The influence of masking noise on spatial perception

Sikora G, Woszczyk W, King RL. Literature review: The influence of masking noise on spatial perception. In: AES 2024 International Conference on Automotive Audio. Audio Engineering Society; 2024. Paper 2. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=22611

@inproceedings{Sikora2024_22611,
  author = {Sikora, Grzegorz and Woszczyk, Wieslaw and King, Richard L.},
  title = {{Literature review: The influence of masking noise on spatial perception}},
  booktitle = {AES 2024 International Conference on Automotive Audio},
  note = {Paper 2},
  year = {2024},
  month = jun,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=22611}
}

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AB  - This paper provides a comprehensive synthesis of eight decades of research investigating the effects of masking noise on auditory spatial perception. Drawing from a wide range of psychoacoustic studies, it explores how various characteristics of masking noise influence key auditory experiences, including sound localization, echo suppression, and the precedence effect. Despite the depth of existing research, there is a significant gap in the practical application of these findings in the engineering of audio products, such as automotive sound systems. Incorporating these scholarly insights into practical audio engineering could lead to advancements in spatial sound processing algorithms, enhancing immersive sound reproduction and facilitating the implementation of new spatial audio formats and virtual acoustics in consumer devices. The paper emphasizes the critical importance of understanding and applying these research findings to improve the listeners experience in real-world environments, particularly those with high levels of ambient noise. This review highlights the need for ongoing research and development to bridge the gap between theoretical insights and practical applications, ultimately aiming to refine auditory experiences in dynamic and challenging listening environments.
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