Speech intelligibility is a key factor in successful communication across various domains, including research, post-production for film and television, live sound reinforcement, and audio production. Traditional assessment methods often lack objectivity or fail to capture the listener’s experience in real-world scenarios. In this workshop, we introduce an innovative approach to measuring speech intelligibility based on the concept of “Listening Effort.” We will present the underlying technology, share practical examples from different application areas, and demonstrate how this method can be integrated into workflows to optimize intelligibility. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on demonstration and discuss potential use cases relevant to their own work. This session is designed for professionals and researchers seeking reliable and actionable tools for evaluating and improving speech intelligibility in diverse environments. In this workshop, we present a new technology for measuring speech intelligibility (“Listening Effort”). The method is used in research, post-production (film/TV), live sound, and audio production. The session is aimed at professionals from both academia and industry who are interested in objectively assessing and optimizing speech intelligibility.
Participants will be able to join a short demo/exercise and ask questions.
Introduction & Relevance: Overview of the importance of speech intelligibility across different fields Technology & Methodology: Presentation of the measurement method and underlying concepts Practical Examples: Case studies from research, post-production (film/TV), live sound, and production Live Demo / Interactive Exercise: Practical demonstration and opportunity for active participation Discussion & Outlook: Q&A, exchange of ideas, and future perspectives
