Hi everyone, I'm an audio engineer (not a neuroscientist) and I'm wondering how I could find out more about "higher levels" of sound processing in the brain. I've noticed, for example, that I can be lost in thought in a quiet room, then suddenly listen outwardly and it feels as if someone has stopped talking.

 

So if anyone has any suggestions for books on how the brain deals with sounds beyond the ears, I'd appreciate it. Most texts end with "and signals are converted to electrical impulses and 'sent to the brain'" I'd like to know what happens after tha.

 

Thanks,

-Matt

Hi everyone, I'm an audio engineer (not a neuroscientist) and I'm wondering how I could find out more about "higher levels" of sound processing in the brain. I've noticed, for example, that I can be lost in thought in a quiet room, then suddenly listen outwardly and it feels as if someone has stopped talking.

 

So if anyone has any suggestions for books on how the brain deals with sounds beyond the ears, I'd appreciate it. Most texts end with "and signals are converted to electrical impulses and 'sent to the brain'" I'd like to know what happens after tha.

 

Thanks,

-Matt

 

This Wiki-link on the neuronal aspects of hearing is a good place to start your search for answers about what happens in the brain. This article describes the path of sound information from the ear to the primary auditory cortex where sound is initially received and processed. For a more detailed perspective, you should also consider a review of the auditory system. I hope this helps.