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Perceptually Motivated Signal-Dependent Processing for Sound Reproduction in Reverberant Rooms

Authors: Zarouchas, Thomas; Mourjopoulos, John

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 59 · Issue 4 · pp. 187–200 · April 2011

Abstract

Room reverberation changes perception in a signal-dependent way. A reverberation masking index (RMI), which relates to room size and listening location, represents the way in which reverberation decay produces perceptual smearing and masking. These influences are time varying and signal dependent rather than a signal-independent description of room acoustics. Informal listening tests show a direct relationship between the RMI and subjective experience. The index also provides guidance for preprocessing the audio signal for a particular acoustic environment.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
59
Issue
4
Pages
187–200
Publication date
April 6, 2011
Affiliation
Audio and Acoustic Technology Group, Wire Communications Laboratory, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering Department, University of Patras, Greece (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article