Effects of voice style, noise level, and acoustic feedback on objective and subjective voice evaluations

Pasquale Bottalico, Simone Graetzer, Eric J. Hunter

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Abstract

Speakers adjust their vocal effort when communicating in different room acoustic and noise conditions and when instructed to speak at different volumes. The present paper reports on the effects of voice style, noise level, and acoustic feedback on vocal effort, evaluated as sound pressure level, and self-reported vocal fatigue, comfort, and control. Speakers increased their level in the presence of babble and when instructed to talk in a loud style, and lowered it when acoustic feedback was increased and when talking in a soft style. Self-reported responses indicated a preference for the normal style without babble noise.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)EL498-EL503
JournalJournal of the Acoustical Society of America
Volume138
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2015
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics

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