psychoacoustic model

A psychoacoustic model is a framework used to understand how humans perceive sound. It examines how we hear different frequencies, loudness, and sound quality, reflecting our brain's response to audio rather than the physical properties of sound alone. This model helps in areas like audio compression, where it’s essential to retain sounds we perceive as important while reducing file size. By focusing on human auditory perception, these models improve audio formats, ensuring high-quality sound while minimizing data usage, making them crucial in music, broadcasting, and various audio technologies.