Process / pipelinePsychoacoustics
Head-Related Transfer Function
The Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF) describes how the human head, ears, and torso filter sound from different directions. HRTFs capture the acoustical changes that occur as sound travels around the head to reach each ear, enabling the perception of sound location in 3D space. Measured or modeled HRTFs are essential for creating convincing 3D audio through headphones in virtual reality, spatial games, and immersive audio applications.
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