Abstract
A masking tone presented to one ear produces a threshold shift in the contralateral ear within a narrow frequency range surrounding the frequency of the masker. This is true when sound transmission across the head is effectively eliminated. The effect has been studied as a function of sensation level and duration of the masking tone for various frequency differences between the masking and the masked tones. Interaural sound transmission was minimized by using insert phones. In view of the large number of parameter values, von Békésy's tracking method has been found suitable for the investigation. The obtained data are interpreted in terms of neural excitation and inhibition patterns.
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