Binaural Dummy Head Fritz
Description
The Binaural Dummy Head "Fritz" is from the 1970s and was made by the brand Neumann. Neumann, renowned for its high-quality microphones and audio equipment, developed this dummy head for binaural recording techniques, which are used to create a 3D audio experience. This technology was particularly innovative at the time and continues to be used in audio engineering and research.
The BBC used Fritz in the 1970s for binaural recordings to create a more realistic and immersive sound effect for radio broadcasts, particularly for radio dramas and music recordings. Due to the unique properties of binaural recordings, listeners using headphones could enjoy an audio experience that creates the illusion of being present in the recording environment.