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Adaptive Wave Field Synthesis for Sound Field Reproduction: Theory, Experiments, and Future Perspectives

Authors: Gauthier, Philippe-aubert; Berry, Alain

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 55 · Issue 12 · pp. 1107–1124 · December 2007

Abstract

Wave field synthesis (WFS) is a sound field reproduction technology that assumes that the reproduction environment is anechoic. A real reproduction space thus reduces the objective accuracy of WFS. Adaptive wave field synthesis (AWFS) is defined as a combination of WFS and active compensation. With AWFS the reproduction errors are minimized along with a departure penalty from the WFS solution. Analysis based on the singular value decomposition connects WFS, active compensation, and Ambisonics. The decomposition allows the practical implementation of AWFS based on independent radiation mode control. Results of experiments in different rooms support the theoretical propositions and show the efficiency of AWFS for sound field reproduction.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
55
Issue
12
Pages
1107–1124
Publication date
December 6, 2007
Affiliation
Groupe d’Acoustique, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article