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Did you stop to think for two seconds before posting this? People can tell where a sound is coming from in a 3d space. That’s why you can tell the difference be
by nonowrong 4y ago
Did you stop to think for two seconds before posting this? People can tell where a sound is coming from in a 3d space. That’s why you can tell the difference between a sound directly in front of you and directly behind you.
- __alexs 4y agoPositional audio in video games exists and is good. Try playing Rainbow Six: Siege. With the right signal processing you only need 2 sound sources.
- uxp100 4y agoYou can easily create sound in front of and behind you with headphones.
- Avamander 4y agoAccurate positional audio from a stereo source is far from easy.
- __alexs 4y agoTry playing Rainbow Six: Siege. You can accurately shoot people through walls just by listening to their footsteps.
- neoromantique 4y agoIt's even harder with surround setup.
- veec_cas_tant 4y agoI remember being blindfolded in high school science class and testing this by having someone clap two sticks together around my head. Surprisingly difficult to tell if something is in front or behind you.