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Characterizing Studio Monitor Loudspeakers for Auralization

Authors: Supper, Ben

AES Convention 128 · Paper 7994 · May 2010

Abstract

A method is presented for obtaining the frequency and phase response, directivity pattern, and some of the non-linear distortion characteristics of studio monitor loudspeakers. Using a specially-designed test signal, the impulse response and directivity pattern are measured in a small recording room. A near-field measurement is also taken. An algorithm is presented for combining the near- and far-field responses in order to compute out the early reflections of the room. Doppler distortion can be calculated using recorded and measured properties of the loudspeaker. The result is a set of loudspeaker impulse and directional responses that are detailed enough for convincing auralization.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 128
AES Convention
128
Paper number
7994
Publication date
May 6, 2010
Session subject
Loudspeakers and Headphones
Affiliation
Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd., High Wycombe, UK (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper