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Convention Paper

Spectral Band Replication, a Novel Approach in Audio Coding

Authors: Dietz, Martin; Liljeryd, Lars; Kjorling, Kristofer; Kunz, Oliver

AES Convention 112 · Paper 5553 · April 2002

Abstract

Spectral Band Replication (SBR) is a novel technology which significantly improves the compression efficiency of perceptual audio codecs. SBR reconstructs the high frequency components of an audio signal on the receiver side. Thus, it takes the burden of encoding and transmitting high frequency components off the encoder, allowing for a much higher audio quality at low datarates. In December 2001, SBR has been chosen as Reference Model for the MPEG standardization process for bandwidth extension. The paper will highlight the underlying technical ideas and the achievable efficiency improvements. A second focus will be a description of current and future applications of SBR.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 112
AES Convention
112
Paper number
5553
Publication date
April 6, 2002
Session subject
Low Bit-Rate Audio Coding
Affiliation
Coding Technologies, Nuremberg,Germany ; Coding Technologies, Stockholm, Sweden (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper