Distance Perception in Virtual Audio-Visual Environments

Gavin Kearney, Marcin Gorzel, David Corrigan, John Squires, Frank Boland

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Abstract

Spatial localisation of sounding objects is affected not only by auditory cues but also by other modalities such as vision. This is true particularly in the context of distance perception where the number of auditory cues is limited in comparison to e.g. localisation in horizontal and vertical planes. In this study we investigate the influence of vision on the perception of audio. In particular, the effect of incongruent audio-visual cues is explored in the context of the perception of auditory distance in photorealistic virtual reality environments. Preliminary results show that one can allow for a significant mismatch in rendered auditory and visual distance before an audio-visual scene ceases to be perceived as consistent by most of the participants.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication25th UK Conference of the Audio Engineering Society
Subtitle of host publicationSpatial Audio In Today's 3D World
PublisherAudio Engineering Society
Publication statusPublished - 25 Mar 2012
Event25th UK Conference of the Audio Engineering Society: Spatial Audio in Today's 3D World - York, United Kingdom
Duration: 25 Mar 201227 Mar 2012

Conference

Conference25th UK Conference of the Audio Engineering Society: Spatial Audio in Today's 3D World
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityYork
Period25/03/1227/03/12

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