Re: [Algorithms] Spherical harmonics for room acoustic modelling

[Andy F. <pad...@ob...>]

Nice to see an interest in audio on this list guys.

I lurk here enjoying much of the conversiation
from what I assume are mainly graphics and AI people.


On Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:01:38 -0700
Jon Watte <jw...@gm...> wrote:

> >
> > I guess the research around the subject somehow died.
> 
> 
> I remember binaural demonstrations in the early '80s. I also remember being
> able to buy special heads with a modeled ear and cavities to insert
> microphones of your choice. Bright orange, in best 70's fashion, if memory
> serves :-)

Dummy heads are still used. Head transfer response and binaural research
is still a very important area, and enjoying a revival because
of mobile gaming.