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Convention Paper

Precision Sound Image Localization Technique Utilizing Multi-Track Tape Masters

Authors: Takahashi, Nobuaki; Mori, Toshinori; Kosuda, Yukio

AES Convention 59 · Paper 1311 · February 1978

Abstract

Artificial head (dummy head) recordings are known to have precise sound localization and presence, but is limited generally to 2-channel recording and to headphone listening. This paper describes the new technique which electronically synthesizes parameters of artificial head so that it has made it possible to utilize multitrack recordings done without using an artificial head for binaural listening. Described also is a signal processing technique which makes it possible to reproduce binaural recordings through loudspeakers. Those techniques apply to quadraphonic sound as well. The process actually takes place at mixdown sessions to produce masters for cutting quadraphonic discs.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 59
AES Convention
59
Paper number
1311
Publication date
February 6, 1978
Affiliation
Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper