The Sound Wheel establishes a common language for sound, aiding audio professionals in efficient communication and evaluation.
Do you hear what I hear? How do we know?
This easy-to-use audio attribute tool helps audio professionals to communicate efficiently when talking about and evaluating sound perception.
Bridge audio perception gaps
The Sound Wheel not only helps audio professionals gain a common language for how sound is perceived by providing a common set of words but also facilitates a common understanding of the meaning of those words as each one comes with a definition. It can help both audio professionals and members of listener panels to talk and evaluate sound when they use a common language and fixed meanings.
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The Sound Wheel is a tool developed by SenseLab to provide a common language for describing sound characteristics and properties in the context of audio reproduction. It consists of a set of attributes, categories and main groups organised in a wheel format and was developed to address the lack of a common language for describing auditory perception among audio professionals. It aims to facilitate efficient communication by using objective and unambiguous terms, promoting a shared understanding of sound-related concepts.
The Sound Wheel consists of attributes in the outer ring, middle ring categories, and inner ring main groups. Collectively, these elements provide a structured framework for describing various sound characteristics. The Wheel helps create a shared vocabulary for discussing audio perception.
One practical application of the Sound Wheel is to enhance sensory product information on audio products, similar to how the food industry uses labels. The Wheel can be a valuable tool for conveying perceptual characteristics, allowing consumers to better understand and evaluate audio products.
Yes, the Sound Wheel is designed to be a versatile tool applicable to various audio products. It provides a standardised vocabulary that can be adapted to describe the characteristics of reproduced speech and music across different contexts and industries.