Binaural Techniques, Functionality, and Applications: A Literature Review

Abstract

Binaural techniques, the use of audio differences in the left and right audio channels, have been used with varying frequency over the past few decades. The main advantage of binaural techniques lies in how they create a sense of spaciousness and invoke specific audio scenes. This paper conducts a literature review about the studies surrounding recent binaural techniques and their functionality, as well as possible applications in the field of psychology. A dearth of research regarding recent binaural techniques was identified in the process of conducting the research for this literature review. Several opportunities for future research have been suggested, such as the use of binaural techniques across the vertical plane and evaluating the perception of sound and spatial scenes among the general public.