Session J, 8:00 am
3-D Binaural Audio Technology
Chairman: Durand Begault, NASA-Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, USA
CAAD Software: Paths for New Improvements in Acoustical Consulting Practice -- Bruno Suner, Euphonia, Paris, France (Invited)
Analysis of the Role of Update Rate and System Latency in Interactive Virtual Acoustic Environments -- Elizabeth Wenzel, NASA-Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, USA (Invited)
A Low Complexity Spatial Localization System -- Robert C. Maher, EuPhonics, Inc., Boulder, CO, USA
Psychoacoustic Criteria for Auditioning Virtual Imaging Systems -- Theodore C. Tanner, Jr., Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Incorporated, Mountain View, CA, USA
Use of Digital Inverse Filtering Techniques for Improving Car Audio Systems -- Angelo Farina, Universit� di Parma, Department of Industrial Engineering, Parma, Italy; and Emanuele Ugolotti, ASK Automotive Industries, Reggio Emilia, Italy
Dual-Channel Audio Equalization and Cross-Talk Cancellation for Correlated Stereo Signals -- Gregory H. Canfield and Sen M. Kuo, Northern Illinois University, Department of Electrical Engineering, DeKalb, IL, USA
Spherical Harmonic Spectra of Head-Related-Transfer Functions -- Michael J. Evans, James A. S. Angus, and Anthony I. Tew, University of York, Department of Electronics, York, UK
HRTF Sensitivity Analysis for Three-Dimensional Spatial Audio Using the Pair-Wise Loudspeaker Association Paradigm -- Kelvin C. K. Foo and Malcolm O. J. Hawksford, University of Essex, Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, Colchester, Essex, UK
Objective and Subjective Assessments of the Reproduction of Virtual Images for Multiple Listeners -- Y. Kahana, Philip A. Nelson, and Ole Kirkeby, ISVR, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, UK; and Hareo Hamada, Tokyo Denki University, Department of Electrical and Communications Engineering, Tokyo, Japan
Virtual Source Imaging Using the Stereo Dipole -- Ole Kirkeby and Philip A. Nelson, ISVR, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, UK; and Hareo Hamada, Tokyo Denki University, Department of Electrical and Communications Engineering, Tokyo, Japan
Session K, 2:00 pm
Acoustics, Sound Reinforcement and Monitoring
Chairman: Philip Giddings, Engineering Harmonics, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Audio Reinforcement System Project for the Rebuilding of the La Fenice Theater, Venice, Italy -- Franco Grossi and Gianpiero Majandi, G.T.C., Udine, Italy
Effects of Equalization on Sound System Intelligibility and Perceived Performance -- Peter Mapp, Peter Mapp & Associates, Colchester, Essex, UK
Using Acoustic Enhancement to Improve Speech Intelligibility -- B. H. M. Kok and W. C. J. M. Prinssen, Systems for Improved Acoustic Performance BV, Uden, The Netherlands
Improvements in Intelligibility through the Use of Diffuse Acoustic Radiators in Sound Distribution -- Peter Mapp, Peter Mapp & Associates, Colchester, Essex, UK; and Martin Colloms, Consultant, London, UK
Directivity Synthesis with Digitally Controlled Loudspeakers -- Philippe Derogis, Olivier Warusfel, and Rene Causse, IRCAM, Paris, France
Boundary Interaction of Diffuse Field Distributed-Mode Radiators -- Henry Azima and Neil Harris, New Transducers Limited, Huntingdon, UK
Fractal Sound Diffusers -- Trevor J. Cox, University of Salford, Department of Acoustics and Audio Engineering, Salford, UK; and Peter D'Antonio, RPG Diffusor Systems, Inc., Upper Marlboro, MD, USA
To the Importance of Early Sound for Recording and Reproduction -- Is the Quality of Digital Sound Transmission Sufficient? -- Ernst-Jo V�lker, Institut für Akustik und Bauphysik, Oberursel in Taunus, Germany
A Proposal for a More Perceptually Uniform Control Room for Stereophonic Music Recording Studios -- Philip R. Newell, Consultant, Moana, Spain; and Keith R. Holland, ISVR, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, UK
Loudspeakers, Mutual Coupling, and Phantom Images in Rooms -- Keith R. Holland, ISVR, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, UK; and Philip R. Newell, Consultant, Moana, Spain
Session L, 2:00 pm
Perception and Subjective Tests
Chairman: Søren Bech, Bang & Olufsen A/S, Struer, Denmark
Harvey Fletcher's Role in the Development of Auditory Psychophysics -- Jont Allen, AT&T Labs - Research, Murray Hill, NJ, USA (Invited)
When Will We Hear Separate Events in a Sequence of Sounds? -- Albert Bregman, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Invited)
Neural Representation of Pitch through Temporal Autocorrelation -- Peter Cariani, Eaton Peabody Laboratory of Auditory Physiology, Massachusetts Eye/Ear Infirmary, Department of Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA (Invited)
Interval Pitching Accuracy of Children Aged 7 to 11 -- J. A. S. Angus and David M. Howard, University of York, Department of Electronics, York, UK
Subjective Audio Testing Methodology and Human Performance Factors -- Kristin Precoda and Teresa H. Meng, Stanford University, Department of Electrical Engineering, Stanford, CA, USA
Listening Test Methods for Automotive Sound Quality -- Norman C. Otto, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI, USA (Invited)
Subjective Comparison of Different Car Audio Systems by the Auralization Technique -- Angelo Farina, Universit� di Parma, Department of Industrial Engineering, Parma, Italy; and Emanuele Ugolotti, ASK Automotive Industries, Reggio Emilia, Italy
An Experimental Investigation of the Accumulation of Perceived Error in Time-Varying Speech Distortions -- Phil Gray and Mike Hollier, BT Research Laboratories, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, UK; and Rob Massara, University of Essex, Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, Colchester, Essex, UK
Designing Interaction between Auditory and Visual Stimuli: Case Stories from the Virtual LEGO-life -- Preben Kaeseler, LEGO Digital, Billund, Denmark (Invited)
Objective Performance Assessment: Video Quality as an Influence on Audio Perception -- M. P. Hollier and R. Voelcker, BT Research Laboratories, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, UK
