Binaural sound music

This album "From the Caves of the Iron Mountain" is by the same guy who produced Pearl Jam's binaural album:

amazon: 

http://www.amazon.com/Caves-Iron-Mountain-Steve-Gorn/dp/B000006V0A

can buy it from this site too: 

http://www.papabear.com/store/store.html

info: 

http://www.papabear.com/store/caves_cd.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommy21 

Hi, I was wondering if anyone on this site knew about any music which was recorded in binaural sound

 

ie. Virtual barbershop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IXm6SuUigI&feature=related

 

...besides pearl jam

Read my blog!!!!
 

Hello from Bob Schulein,

Regarding Music Recorded using Binaural Techniques

I have been recording a variety of musical performances using binaural methods for several years.  In addition, I have been combining a point of view HD video recording with the audio.  The goal of the process is to create a you are their immersive experience.  I call the process ImmersAV Technology.

I have posted a number of examples on You Tube in 1080P format that may be downloaded using free software such as download helper.  Just search You Tube with the word Immersav.

So as to better explain the artistic and technical aspects of the process I have created a 10 minute movie that explains the details with demonstrations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi1dKjwFdhU

In addition I have been working with my business partner Dr. Dan Mapes Riordan on a cross talk cancellation process to render such productions for loudspeaker reproduction. The goal here is to match the headphone experience using near-field loudspeaker monitoring techniques.

An additional movie has been produced, also on You Tube that explains this process and offers four example files where the same program can be auditioned using earphones or loudspeakers.

I would very much appreciate Head-Fi member comments on these materials.   Please go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx7IMz5rH4g    to view this movie.

At the June 2010 Chicago CanJam, I recorded portions of the performance by the Michael Arnopol Trio using this process.  I plan to upload a sample to You Tube, once I receive clearance from the artists.

Should you wish to contact me, my contact info is included in the movies.

I look forward to any and all comments.

Thanks

Bob Schulein

Nice recordings you have there Bob!

Are you using KEMAR?

Are you using any post processing on either of the files (headphone & loudspeaker) apart from the cross-talk cancellation?

Just curious.

Hi LFF,

Thank you for your positive comments.

My overall goal is to produce content with high entertainment values.

The mannequin that appears in the two movies looks like a KEMAR but is actually constructed from a fiberglass store mannequin I purchased.  He has a removable head upper arms, lower arms, hands, torso, lower body, legs and feet. The assembly shown is his head, torso and upper arms much like a KEMAR. I had to perform "surgery" on his head to allow for microphone mounting and the addition of B&K silicone ears (pinnas). I call him DEXTER (Dual channel Experimental Transducers for Electroacoustical Research).

As to post processing, I may do equalization for control of undesirable room noise (primarily low frequency) or low Q tonal adjustments for the intended audience.

Based on my studies, as long as both recorded channels are treated exactly the same the ILD and ITD relationships between the two ears will not be altered, and spatial attributes of the recording preserved.

When making productions for both earphone and loudspeaker listening, an additional EQ issue comes up due to the fact that in one case an earphone frequency response must be considered, and in the other a loudspeaker response.  As a starting point we have tried to get a subjective tonal balance match between an Etymotic Research ER-4P and a Genelec 8030A.

I hope that this answers your questions.

Bob Schulein

Quote:

Originally Posted by schulein 

Hi LFF,

 

Thank you for your positive comments.

 

My overall goal is to produce content with high entertainment values.

 

The mannequin that appears in the two movies looks like a KEMAR but is actually constructed from a fiberglass store mannequin I purchased.  He has a removable head upper arms, lower arms, hands, torso, lower body, legs and feet. The assembly shown is his head, torso and upper arms much like a KEMAR. I had to perform "surgery" on his head to allow for microphone mounting and the addition of B&K silicone ears (pinnas). I call him DEXTER (Dual channel Experimental Transducers for Electroacoustical Research).

 

As to post processing, I may do equalization for control of undesirable room noise (primarily low frequency) or low Q tonal adjustments for the intended audience.

 

Based on my studies, as long as both recorded channels are treated exactly the same the ILD and ITD relationships between the two ears will not be altered, and spatial attributes of the recording preserved.

 

When making productions for both earphone and loudspeaker listening, an additional EQ issue comes up due to the fact that in one case an earphone frequency response must be considered, and in the other a loudspeaker response.  As a starting point we have tried to get a subjective tonal balance match between an Etymotic Research ER-4P and a Genelec 8030A.

I hope that this answers your questions.

 

Bob Schulein

Hi Bob. Thanks for answering in such an adequate and in-depth way!

In my personal binaural recordings I have also noticed that as long both channels are treated the same, the relationship between the two microphones is preserved.

Do you have any plans on releasing music only content?

Hi LFF,

My original thinking was to focus just on music, however over the years the synergy between sight and sound became clearer to me. 

You might say that the image in many cases, as in real life provides clues as to where sounds are coming from.  Even the absence of an image can help, such as the sound of an airplane when the camera is clearly not looking to the sky.

I also feel that a quality production without a picture will be well received, but practically speaking one can turn off the picture and shut your eyes.  Often when we listen to music we create a mental image of the sound source, so you might say that I help that process.   An additional observation is that audio and video quality can complement each other so if both are of high quality the net experience appears to be of higher quality.

Best regards,

Bob Schulein

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxvla 

I always wondered what happened to the Arnopol Trio recording. I hope it comes around at some point. Been waiting for it for quite some time.

Me too. I actually offered to master it for free in order to speed up the release but my offer was rejected.