Comments on: 3D Sound

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:54:24 +0000

I forgot i was wearing head phones because the sound seemed to be coming from somewhere in the room rather than from directly next to my ears… if you get what im saying XD

that was INSANE!

I kept thinking there was a dude in my room XD

love it. this amazing.

By: Michael G

Michael G — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:48:34 +0000

As someone who has recorded both with a dummy head microphone and a holophone, the difference between binaural and holophonic recording is simple. Binaural recording using a dummy head to allow a 3D sound image to be recorded as a stereo file. The subtle phase information created by using a human head shape, with ear lobes, a brow ridge and nose allow the brain to decode a 3D sound scape out of a stereo recording.

Holophones use multi mics placed around a head like shape to create 5.1 or 7.1 soundscapes. They rely on multi speaker setups to give a 3D soundscape, unlike binuaral stereo recordings which require headphones to work. An alternative is Ambisonics which uses a four capsule mic and a phase decoder plus four speakers to create a 3D soundscape.

In 1984, I recorded Australian musician Michael Atherton playing a variety of instruments in a stairwell and used binaural (dummy head) to create an amazing spatial sense as Michael was able to move with the instruments as he played including a finale with a bagpipe and leg bells when he walked away from the microphone which was on the 9th floor of the stairwell, down to the ground level. The album “Solo with Instruments” was released on vinyl and unfortunately was never re-released on CD. It is a shame I can’t offer a clip as it is a rare example of binaural recording where the sound source goes underneath the listener. The effect is powerful and profound.

By: ben

ben — Mon, 24 May 2010 06:26:50 +0000

this would be great when stoned, really good experience

By: JayLuv

JayLuv — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:47:35 +0000

This is NOT a binaural recording, it’s a holophonic recording. A binaural beat recoding is something that people use to alter their mind state. A holophonic sound is a recording of “3D” sound through use of a special microphone. Don’t lie to people, get your info right.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:05:32 +0000

Lol. Can anyone give me a link to more?

By: Kyp

Kyp — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:59:09 +0000

That was simply amazing. I’d love to hear more. Well done.

And Road Runner, no need to hate and contort words.

By: Stumbler

Stumbler — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:47:13 +0000

Very good!!!!

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:50:38 +0000

this gives me the chills lol

By: Sam :)

Sam :) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:47:27 +0000

wow! this is so cool! its so creepy though…ima google some more

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