Integration of active noise reduction and binaural technologies in the design of communication headsets

Authors

  • Christian Giguere Universite d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
  • Sharon M. Abel Universite d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
  • G.Robert Arrabito Universite d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Keywords:

Acoustic signal processing, Aircraft communication, Avionics, Digital signal processing, Headphones, Speech intelligibility, Spurious signal noise, Active noise reduction, Binaural signals, Monophonic listening

Abstract

The fundamental basis and technical aspects involved in integrating two relatively new technologies in the design of communication headsets are reviewed. The first technology, known as active noise reduction (ANR), can improve speech intelligibility by reducing the amount of interfering noise from the environment. The second technology, known as binaural technology, allows the simulation of 3D auditory displays, which can enhance speech intelligibility and situational awareness over monophonic listening.

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Published

1998-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Giguere C, Abel SM, Arrabito G. Integration of active noise reduction and binaural technologies in the design of communication headsets. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 1998 Sep. 1 [cited 2025 Feb. 13];26(3):66-7. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1160

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 3 (1998)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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