auditory image

The possibility to create, using two immobile sound sources, the illusion of auditory image motion has been demonstrated along all coordinates of auditory space--azimuth, vertical, and horizontal (Altman & Andreeva, 2004; Middlebrooks & Green, 1991; Strybel & Neale, 1994).

imitation of extensive trajectories of the auditory image was carried out with a range of loudspeakers (Strybel, Manligas, & Perrott, 1992).

The Perception of the Motion of an Auditory Image included Amplitude and Spectral Cues

Withdrawal of the auditory image was perceived by listeners as motion less distinctly and unambiguously than the perception of approach.

In the present experiment with the supposed fixation by the listener of the initial motion trajectory points of the auditory image for the approach of the image, the trajectory was located in the transition area and near field.

Considering the data obtained with respect to the abovementioned hypothesis that the approach of the auditory image occurs according to the participants' assessment in near field, low frequency signals should increase the listeners' sensation of proximity of the auditory image, as reported in a study of stationary sound sources (Haustein, 1969).

Therefore, the present study included research into the perception of auditory image motion with its modeling by the combination of cues-amplitude and frequency change of varying magnitude and direction.

All persons seem to be able to form at least unclear and indistinct visual images; most persons seem to have some ability in forming auditory images; very many can imagine movements with some degree of satisfaction.

The one who has strong auditory imagery delights in having auditory images awakened.