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Journal Article

Subjective and Objective Evaluation of the Optimal Source Distribution for Virtual Acoustic Imaging

Authors: Takeuchi, Takashi; Nelson, Philip A.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 55 · Issue 11 · pp. 981–997 · November 2007

Abstract

[Engineering Report] An optimal source distribution (OSD) has recently been proposed that overcomes a number of the problems that are often associated with binaural synthesis over loudspeakers. Such problems include a loss of dynamic range and a high sensitivity to small errors of control performance. These problems are overcome by means of a conceptual monopole transducer pair whose span varies as a function of frequency. The results are reported of objective and subjective experiments used to evaluate a system comprised of discrete loudspeaker elements whose design is based on the principle of the OSD.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
55
Issue
11
Pages
981–997
Publication date
November 6, 2007
Affiliation
Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, UK (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article