A type of sound recording and reproduction. Two microphones, each representing one ear and spaced about 6 in. apart, are used to pick up the sound energy to be recorded on separate tape channels. Playback is accomplished through a two channel amplifier ( or separate amplifiers) or through special headphones wired for binaural listening.
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Binaural -- A type of sound recording and reproduction. Two microphones, each representing one ear and spaced about 6 in. apart, are used to pick up the sound energy to be recorded on separate tape channels. Playback is accomplished through a two channel amplifier ( or separate amplifiers) or through special headphones wired for binaural listening.