Novel 5.1 Downmix Algorithm with Improved Dialogue Intelligibility

Lopatka K, Kunka B, Czyzewski A. Novel 5.1 Downmix Algorithm with Improved Dialogue Intelligibility. In: AES Convention 134. Audio Engineering Society; 2013. Paper 8831. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=16732

@inproceedings{Lopatka2013_16732,
  author = {Lopatka, Kuba and Kunka, Bartosz and Czyzewski, Andrzej},
  title = {{Novel 5.1 Downmix Algorithm with Improved Dialogue Intelligibility}},
  booktitle = {AES Convention 134},
  note = {Paper 8831},
  year = {2013},
  month = may,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=16732}
}

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TI  - Novel 5.1 Downmix Algorithm with Improved Dialogue Intelligibility
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M1  - Paper 8831
PY  - 2013
DA  - 2013/05/06
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PB  - Audio Engineering Society
LA  - en
AB  - A new algorithm for 5.1 to stereo downmix is introduced that addresses the problem of dialogue intelligibility. The algorithm utilizes proposed signal processing algorithms to enhance the intelligibility of movie dialogue, especially in difficult listening conditions or in compromised speaker setup. To account for the latter, a playback configuration utilizing a portable device, i.e., an ultrabook, is examined. The experiments are presented that confirm the efficiency of the introduced method. Both objective measurements and subjective listening tests were conducted. The new downmix algorithm is compared to the output of a standard downmix matrix method. The results of subjective tests prove that an improved dialogue intelligibility is achieved.
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