Introduction to Sound Localization
In this episode, we explore the fascinating process of sound localization, the method by which we determine the origin of sounds using both ears.
Key Concepts
Binaural Hearing
Source Localization:
The ability to pinpoint where a sound is coming from using both ears.
Horizontal Plane Localization:
Comparisons between the two ears are essential for determining the direction of a sound on the horizontal plane.
Mechanics of Sound Localization
Interaural Time Difference (ITD):
Sounds reach one ear slightly before the other.
The brain can detect these minute time differences, down to microseconds (one millionth of a second), to localize sound.
Interaural Level Differenc...