I don't know if the human hearing system is capable of directionality
underwater. Any divers in the group? The increased speed of sound will
minimize the phase difference between our ears and our body is made
mostly of water, so I have to assume that sound travels though it pretty
effectively underwater. I assume that this sense is severely limited
while underwater.
But, as with so many other things, there is no reason why we can't use
the proper tools to enhance our senses. This seems like more of a
philosophical question of whether sound should be recorded to accurately
recreate our auditory sensation, or whether it should be optimized for
our enjoyment.
On 7/21/2010 8:10 AM, Scott Fraser wrote:
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> directionality underwater? Given that the ear/brain evolved for use in
> air I'm wondering if the HRTF even works in an environment of
> profoundly different sound velocities. Without a standard then for
> spaciousness or stereo width underwater can we say that one stereo
> hydrophone system (widely spaced, near coincident, etc.) is more
> accurate in its soundfield than any other, especially given that the
> results will always be listened to in air?
> Just pondering what stereo means when underwater.
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> Scott Fraser
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