All Outputs (2)

Audio Occlusion Experiment Data (2025)
Data
McSeveney, S., Tamariz, M., McGregor, I., Koniaris, B., & Mitchell, K. (2025). Audio Occlusion Experiment Data. [Data]

This dataset comprises anonymous user study participant responses of audio occlusion to investigate presence response of body occlusions in the presence of sound sources in the direct path between the person and the audio driver speaker.

Auditory Occlusion Based on the Human Body in the Direct Sound Path: Measured and Perceivable Effects (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McSeveney, S., Tamariz, M., McGregor, I., Koniaris, B., & Mitchell, K. (2024, September). Auditory Occlusion Based on the Human Body in the Direct Sound Path: Measured and Perceivable Effects. Presented at Audio Mostly 2024 - Explorations in Sonic Cultures, Milan, Italy

Audio plays a key role in the sense of immersion and presence in VR, as it correlates to improved enjoyment of content. We share results of a perception study on the ability of listeners to recognise auditory occlusion due to the presence of a human... Read More about Auditory Occlusion Based on the Human Body in the Direct Sound Path: Measured and Perceivable Effects.