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Conference Paper

Reproduction of Moving Sound Sources by Wave Field Synthesis: An Analysis of Artifacts

Authors: Franck, Andreas; Graefe, Andreas; Korn, Thomas; Strauss, Michael

AES Conference: 32nd International Conference · Paper 10 · September 2007

Abstract

Wave field synthesis is a spatial audio reproduction concept that is based on the synthesis of a wave field
over an extended listening area. The reproduction of moving sound sources is an important feature for many
areas of application, for instance theatres, cinemas or virtual reality applications. Although several current
WFS systems are able to reproduce moving sound sources, the synthesis causes a number of distinct, audible
artifacts.
In this article we classify and describe these artifacts, explain their causes and discuss means to reduce audible
deviations. The key question is whether the correct reproduction is possible using the theory underlying
the current WFS technology. Our investigations suggest that at least one artifact, which is perceived as a
spectral broadening of a moving source, cannot be solved sufficiently by the current WFS theory. This states
a clear need for further research dealing specifically with the reproduction of moving sources.

Details

Published in
AES Conference: 32nd International Conference
Paper number
10
Publication date
September 6, 2007
Session subject
DSP for Loudspeakers
Affiliation
Fraunhofer IDMT; IOSONO GmbH (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Conference Paper