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Human Factors and the Acoustic Ecology: Considerations for Multimedia Audio Design

Authors: Walker, Bruce N.; Kramer, Gregory

AES Convention 101 · Paper 4343 · November 1996

Abstract

Acoustic designers face new challenges as audio, video, and computers converge into the synergy of multimedia. The sound engineer must consider the human factors and acoustic ecology involved in the new -conversation- between listeners and a multimedia system. An organized and centralized sound design will make the audio element a rich ingredient in the multimedia experience.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 101
AES Convention
101
Paper number
4343
Publication date
November 6, 1996
Session subject
Multimedia
Affiliation
Rice University, Houston, TX ; Clarity / Santa Fe Institute, Portland, OR (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper