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From: jack@nagel.cc.gatech.edu
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Subject: 3d audio systems question
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Date: 1 Feb 91 00:44:58 GMT
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        We are doing some research on audio environments for blind users of
workstations and would like any information VR researchers might have
concerning this topic.  We are interested in 3-D audio systems that are
commercially available and any papers or research that relates to the use,
capabilities and limitations of 3-D audio interfaces.

        To start off, i'll mention a few of the systems that we are
aware of.  There is a system called a Convolvotron made by Crystal River
Engineering allows you to place up to 4 sound sources at different
positions in 3 space.  Roland also has a system that handles 3 different
sound sources.  And i vaguely remember a reference to a system being
used by Hughes Aircraft.

        If anyone has any information on these topics, i would greatly
appreciate some e-mail, no matter how vague the reference might be.  I
would be happy summarize on the net later.  Thanks.

        tom

Tom Rodriguez
Georgia Institute of Technology, Software Engineering Research Center
Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0280
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