Psychoacoustic Models

Psychoacoustic models analyze how humans perceive sound, focusing on which sounds stand out and which are masked by others. They consider factors like loudness, pitch, and context to predict what a listener will notice. This understanding helps in optimizing audio quality and compression, ensuring important sounds are preserved while less noticeable ones can be reduced or removed. Essentially, psychoacoustic models mimic the ear’s perception, allowing for efficient sound encoding without perceptible loss, as used in technologies like MP3 audio compression.