Abstract
A head-related transfer function (HRTF) varies as a function of sound source directions. In a dynamic virtual auditory display (VAD) based on HRTF filtering, dynamic binaural synthesis requires HRTFs to be updated constantly to accommodate the transient virtual source direction relative to listener. A HRTFs set with appropriate directional resolution can generate smooth transition when switching between HRTFs, and at the same time, simplifies dynamic binaural synthesis. Based on the measured HRTFs from KEMAR mannequin and human subjects with supper high directional resolution, the directional difference in HRTF magnitude spctra, binaural loudness level spectra and interaural localization cues are analyzed in present work. Combined with the statistical results of psychoacoustic experiments, psychometric functions for directional discrimination of HRTF magnitudes are derived. Finally, in terms of resultant audibility in directional differences of HRTF magnitudes, the directional resolutions of HRTFs for dynamically synthesizing virtual source at various directions are suggested.
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