Laboratory Evaluation of Smartphone Audio Zoom Systems

Zhao D, Drouadene A, Maisonneuve H, Bacle J, Guelen P. Laboratory Evaluation of Smartphone Audio Zoom Systems. In: AES Convention 154. Audio Engineering Society; 2023.pp. 61:1-9. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=22086

@inproceedings{Zhao2023_22086,
  author = {Zhao, Dan and Drouadene, Arthur and Maisonneuve, Harry and Bacle, Justin and Guelen, Philippe},
  title = {{Laboratory Evaluation of Smartphone Audio Zoom Systems}},
  booktitle = {AES Convention 154},
  pages = {61:1-9},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=22086},
  year = {2023},
  month = may,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society}
}

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TI  - Laboratory Evaluation of Smartphone Audio Zoom Systems
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AB  - In this paper, we propose a rating protocol for evaluating smartphone audio zoom systems through objective and perceptual testing. Audio zoom is a newly developed function that helps isolate a sound source from its surroundings in accordance with the smartphone camera’s focal point and zoom level when recording videos with the camera app. The most important criterion for evaluating a good performance both objectively and perceptually is the device’s ability to focus mainly on the target sound. We also consider and discuss other audio quality criteria; and finally, we conclude by comparing test results and suggesting possible improvements to smartphone audio zoom systems.
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