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Convention Paper

Psychoacoustically Optimal Noise Shaping

Authors: Wannamaker, Robert A.

AES Convention 89 · Paper 2965 · September 1990

Abstract

This paper examines the design of psycho-acoustically optimal noise shaping filters for requantization in non-oversampling digital audio applications. The object is the minimize the total perceived output noise power. For this purpose, a new perceptual frequency-weighting function is introduced which provides closer matching to the ear's measured sensitivity at high frequencies than do existing functions. Corresponding filter designs are investigated. In addition, the importance of DAC linearity is discussed with regard to realizing the potential audible benefits of noise shaping.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 89
AES Convention
89
Paper number
2965
Publication date
September 6, 1990
Session subject
Digital Audio Technology
Affiliation
Audio Research Group, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario Canada (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper