The Sound Scene Library brings realistic, real-life audio experiences into your lab

Unlock sound excellence with the HOA-SSR dataset — a curated collection of 150+ audiovisual scenes. Elevate your audio product development. Request a demo or purchase now.

Test and improve how we hear things in different situations

A Sound Scene Library is a treasure chest of carefully recorded sound scenes that help experts create amazing audio experiences. Imagine having a collection of 150 vivid audio scenes captured with top-notch tools like 360 cameras and 4th order ambisonics microphone on which to test the performance of your products!

Comprehensive Higher-Order Ambisonics Sound Scene Repository

The Sound Scene Library’s purpose in product development is to bring reality into the lab. The state–of–the–art audiovisual recordings captured in real life allows for feature testing of hearing assistive devices (OTC), hearing aids, telecom headsets, TWS earbuds and even AI model training. The objective is to support research and innovation in audio technology, fostering advancements in audio quality technologies.

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The Higher-Order Ambisonics Sound Scene Repository (HOA-SSR) dataset is a curated collection of 150 audiovisual scenes captured using specialised equipment designed for comprehensive evaluations in audio product development. This allows you to test and improve how we hear things in different situations.

FAQ

What is the Higher-Order Ambisonics Sound Scene Repository (HOA-SSR) dataset?
The HOA-SSR dataset is a curated collection of 150 audiovisual scenes captured using specialised equipment designed for comprehensive evaluations in audio product development.
What kind of audiovisual scenes are included in the dataset?
Scenes include but are not limited to:
- Aircraft
- Shopping Centre
- Metro, Café
- Call Centre
- Fitness Centre
- Bus
- Office meeting
- Sports Arena
- Construction road
- Parks
- + more
How were these scenes recorded, and what tools were utilised?
The scenes were recorded simultaneously using the Insta360 Pro2 VR camera and em32 Eigenmike. This combination ensured a precise capture of both audio and visual elements.
What are the detailed technical specifications of the dataset?
The audio is formatted in a 4th order ambisonics AmbiX (25 channels) PCM format, with a sample rate of 48 kHz and a bit depth of 24 bits. The video is available in a 360 video equirectangular projection (ERP) format with an 8K resolution (7680x3840), 30 fps, and YUV 4:2:2 colour chroma.
How can I access the HOA-SSR dataset, and is there a cost associated with it?
Access to the dataset is available by request. The entire dataset costs 60.000 EUR, but you can also purchase parts of it, depending on which audiovisual scenarios are relevant to your audio testing needs. Get in touch to find out exactly which scenes are helpful to you and to get a quote.