Ensonido Technology: Surround Sound to Go
With the recently introduced MP3 Surround audio format, 5.1-channel material will soon be widely available. Since MP3 Surround files are just slightly bigger than stereo MP3 files, multi-channel sound even with flash MP3 players will become feasible. Together with the new Ensonido technology, surround sound can now be enjoyed over stereo... view more... (2005-03-09)
... than stereo MP3 files, multi-channel sound even with flash MP3 players will become feasible. Together with ... the new Ensonido technology, surround sound can now be enjoyed over stereo headphones. The new technology, ... mobile users to enjoy surround sound without a real 5.1 speaker setup. Recent research about ... the human perception of surround sound has led to the development of ...
Media invite: Live performances and debates at `Sounding Out` - an international symposium on sound.
Journalists are invited to the first ever international symposium on sound being held at Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (July 11 - 13). The event will bring together film and radio professionals with academics to debate the role of sound in today`s media. The media may be particularly interested in... view more... (2002-07-09)
... first ever international symposium on sound being held at Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent this Thursday, Friday ... to debate the role of sound in today`s media. The media may be particularly interested in ... new material by Birmingham Electroacoustic Sound Theatre (BEAST) and radio drama by Lucy Gough, who is ... by Larry Blake, the supervising sound editor on the films, Ocean`s Eleven, ...
Musical Squares - Adventures in Sound
Musical Squares is a scientific extravaganza which is packed with sound and visual illustrations - and live experiments. It is suitable for all ages and requires no former knowledge of the subject at all. view more (1998-09-02)
... extravaganza which is packed with sound and visual illustrations - and live experiments. It is suitable ... explores many exciting aspects of sound and demonstrates the vital role that it plays in our ... Covering the whole range from infra-sound to ultra-sound, the physical properties of sound are highlighted to illustrate its importance in the animal kingdom. ... be deaf! Colour slides, music, ...
A good ear: Rats identify specific sounds in noisy environments
A study conducted on hundreds of rats could help us understand how the brain identifies specific sounds in a noisy environment. view more (2008-11-19)
... how the brain identifies specific sounds in a noisy environment. The investigation, soon to be published ... that make up a particular sound, but also the spectrum of different frequencies that blend together. ... during a concert, when the sound of the crowd mixes with several instruments, our brain can ... rats in a partially echo-free, sound-proof chamber and simultaneously played two types ...
Surround sound can be delivered to consumers more efficiently
Recent research conducted by scientists at the University of Surrey in collaboration with Bang & Olufsen and the BBC, shows that surround sound can be delivered to the consumer more efficiently by taking into account the results of perceptual tests. Although improvements in the audio quality of consumer entertainment systems such as DVDs, CDs,... view more... (2004-09-09)
... the BBC, shows that surround sound can be delivered to the consumer more efficiently by taking ... fact, the intelligent limiting of sound quality, based on the results of perceptual tests using real ... while still delivering good surround sound quality. The research also revealed that if visual and audio ... computer games, subjects' perception of sound quality was altered. Describing the ...
Ensonido: surround sound in digital radio for stereo headphones
5.1-channel surround sound in Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) can now be played back with standard stereo headphones - thanks to Ensonido, a new technology of Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS. At High End 2005 in Munich, Bayern Digital Radio and Fraunhofer IIS present for the first time multi-channel sound for headphones in... view more... (2005-05-03)
5.1-channel surround sound in Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) can now be played back ... for the first time multi-channel sound for headphones in digital broadcasting. So far, surround sound has been the domain of large loudspeaker setups in living ... In order to play surround sound over stereo headphones an acoustic model simulates the natural transmission ... the natural transmission of multi-channel sound ...
The mini that roared
ANTIPOLLUTION laws have taken all the fun out of driving, according to two American inventors who miss the meaty roar of engines. Their answer? A car radio that plays the throaty sound of the classic car of your choice in synch with your driving. So any rusting old hatchback can sound like a Ferrari, or even a... view more... (2002-09-20)
... radio that plays the throaty sound of the classic car of your choice in synch with ... any rusting old hatchback can sound like a Ferrari, or even a Harley-Davidson. Inventors Jay and ... "the endearing and unique audible sound signatures" of 1950s, 1960s and 1970s classic cars and motorbikes. ... resupply the "rumble and throaty sound" of what they call the "muscle ...
The Secrets of Stradivarius
The secrets of the Stradivarius violin. Are they Myth or magic? Objective scientific research and co-operation between scientists, makers and musicians is beginning to unravel the ways in which modern makers can recreate the sound of the finest violins New techniques of quality control and new materials might allow the construction of excellent... view more... (1998-09-02)
... modern makers can recreate the sound of the finest violinsNew techniques of quality control and new ... small. Understanding the basics of sound production on the violin gives a fascinating insight into the ... recreate the highly - prized sounds of early Italian violins. This lecture will take an objective ... look at the physics of sound production on the violin and the ...
Independent researchers confirm the existence of ivory-billed woodpecker
After reviewing new sound recordings from the White River of Arkansas, an independent team of ornithologists has confirmed the existence of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. view more (2005-08-02)
... Conn - After reviewing new sound recordings from the White River of Arkansas, an independent team ... conclusion. But the thrilling new sound recordings provide clear and convincing evidence that the Ivory-billed Woodpecker ... recordings of the double raps sound very natural, and are totally consistent with the behavior or ... the Central and South American relatives of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker." These recordings ...
Brain Section Multitasks, Handling Phonetics and Decision-Making
A front portion of the brain that handles tasks like decision-making also helps decipher different phonetic sounds, according to new Brown University research. view more (2009-07-01)
... also helps decipher different phonetic sounds, according to new Brown University research.
This section of the brain ... pronunciations of the same speech sound (such as a 'd' sound) the same way.
In determining this, scientists have solved a mystery.
"No ... pronunciations of the same speech sound are exactly alike. Listeners have to figure out whether these ... pronunciations are the same speech sound such ...
Mathematicians find way to improve medical scans
Mathematicians at the University of Liverpool have found that it is possible to gain full control of sound waves which could lead to improved medical scans, for technology such as ultra sound machines. view more (2008-01-08)
... to gain full control of sound waves which could lead to improved medical scans, for technology ... for technology such as ultra sound machines
Mathematicians at the University of Liverpool have found that it ... to gain full control of sound waves which could lead to improved medical scans, for technology ... for technology such as ultra sound machines.
Working in partnership with the Indian ...
Cochlear implant recipients experience improvement in quality of life
Cochlear implant recipients experience a significant improvement in their quality of life, and have improved speech recognition, according to new research published in the March 2008 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. view more (2008-03-05)
... assessment that asks responders about sound perception, speech, self-esteem, and social interaction. Responders reported significant improvements ... observed in the areas of sound perception and social interaction.
The study also gauged participants using the ... aid, it does not make sound louder or clearer. Instead, the device bypasses damaged parts of ... are profoundly hearing-impaired to receive sound. ... ...
Oohs and aahs: Vowel sounds affect our perceptions of products
Would you drive a SUV called a Himmer" Phonetic symbolism refers to the notion that the sounds of words, apart from their assigned definition, convey meaning. view more (2007-09-13)
... to the notion that the sounds of words, apart from their assigned definition, convey meaning. A ... that product names with vowel sounds that convey positive attributes about the product are deemed more ... more favorable by consumers.
Front vowel sounds are ones that are made with the tongue forward in ... the mouth, such as the sound of the letter "I" in mill. ...
Surviving dance club music (noise) with hearing intact
By tweaking a system in the ear that limits how much sound is heard, a global team of researchers has discovered one alteration that shows that the ability of the ear to turn itself down contributes to protecting against permanent hearing loss. The report appears this week in PLoS Biology. view more (2009-01-21)
... ear that limits how much sound is heard, a global team of researchers has discovered one ... the field about what this sound-limiting system is used for," says Paul Fuchs, Ph.D., an author ... a better handle on this sound-limiting system in the ear, the research team built on previous ... less able to hear soft sounds than normal mice, showing that the ...
Get ready for next generation surround sound
Ultra-realistic surround sound is a step closer for everyone thanks to a new method that will cheaply and efficiently compute the way individuals hear things. view more (2005-01-24)
Ultra-realistic surround sound is a step closer for everyone thanks to a new ... things. Currently, creating accurate 'virtual sound fields' through headphones is almost exclusively the domain of high-budget ... how an individual's features alter sounds before they reach the eardrum. The changes vary with direction ... to work out where a sound is coming from. Tew's booth would record the spatial ... |
