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Psychoacoustics

Why the same room, the same speakers, or the same mix can sound completely different to two people - the science of how humans actually perceive sound, and what it means for design decisions.

Draft14 May 2021

Binaural Rhythms and the Limits of Human Hearing

Humans can't hear an 8Hz brainwave frequency directly - but the brain can hear the difference between two tones that are 8Hz apart.

Draft19 Aug 2026

The Fletcher-Munson Curve: Why Loud and Quiet Don't Sound the Same

Play the same mix quietly and it feels thin; turn it up and the bass fills back in - the ear's sensitivity curve, not the mix, is what changed.

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