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Digital Control of Loudspeaker Array Directivity

Authors: Meyer, David G.

AES Convention 74 · Paper 2014 · October 1983

Abstract

In an earlier paper we described a mathematical model which allows computer simulation of the directivity characteristics of sound reinforcement loudspeaker arrays constructed using "real" drivers, i.e., drivers possessing defined amplitude, group delay, and horizontal/vertical polar directivity characteristics. In this paper, we will present a loudspeaker array implementation which allows digital control of the parameters suggested by the mathematical model. Simulation study results will be presented in order to illustrate the effects of the various control parameters to which this implementation allows access. We will conclude by outlining plans for a prototype digitally-controlled loudspeaker array.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 74
AES Convention
74
Paper number
2014
Publication date
October 6, 1983
Session subject
Sound Reinforcement
Affiliation
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper