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The Influence of 2-D and 3-D Video Playback on the Perceived Quality of Spatial Audio Rendering for Headphones

Authors: Iljazovic, Amir; Leschka, Florian; Neugebauer, Bernhard; Plogsties, Jan

AES Convention 133 · Paper 8735 · October 2012

Abstract

Algorithms for processing of spatial audio are becoming more attractive for practical applications as multichannel formats and processing power on playback devices enable more advanced rendering techniques. In this study the influence of the visual context on the perceived audio quality is investigated. Three groups of 15 listeners are presented to audio-only, audio with 2-D video, and audio with 3-D video content. The 5.1 channel audio material is processed for headphones using different commercial spatial rendering techniques. Results indicate that a preference for spatial audio processing over a downmix to conventional stereo can be shown with the effect being larger in the presence of 3-D video content. Also, the influence of video on perceived audio quality is significant for 2-D and 3-D video presentation.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 133
AES Convention
133
Paper number
8735
Publication date
October 6, 2012
Session subject
Emerging Audio Technologies
Affiliation
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, Erlangen, Germany (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper