Binaural

/baɪˈnɔrəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or using both ears; designed to create a three-dimensional sound effect using two channels.

Etymology

From 'bi-' (two) + Latin 'auris' (ear) + '-al' (adjective suffix). The term emerged in the early 20th century with the development of stereo recording technology, literally meaning 'two-eared' sound.

Kelly Says

Binaural recording is almost like magic—by capturing sound the way your two ears naturally hear it, scientists can make you feel like someone is whispering directly into your ear through headphones. Your brain uses the tiny timing differences between what each ear hears to locate sounds in space, and binaural audio tricks your brain brilliantly.

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