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Convention Paper

A New Audio Bit Rate Reduction System for the CD-I Format

Authors: Nishiguchi, Masayuki; Akagiri, Kenzo; Suzuki, Tadao

AES Convention 81 · Paper 2375 · November 1986

Abstract

This paper describes a newly developed audio bit rate reduction systems for the CD-I (Compact Disc Interactive) format. The bit rate reduction system is based on the fact that the spectrum and amplitude distribution of audio signals tends to be concentrated in a certain region. We have developed an algorithm of the bit rate reduction system and built both an encoder using DSPs and a dedicated decoder LSI. The present system allows us to record and reproduce audio signals of three different bit rates to match specific applications. Level A: Audio signals whose quality is almost the same as that obtainable with compact discs, using 309 Kbits/second per channel. Level B: Audio signals of slightly lower quality than Level A, but still suitable for high-quality music, using 159 Kbits/second per channel. Level C: Audio signals for recording and reproduction of high-quality speech, using 80 Kbits/second per channel.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 81
AES Convention
81
Paper number
2375
Publication date
November 6, 1986
Session subject
Audio Recording
Affiliation
Sony Corporation, Information Systems Research Center, Tokyo, Japan (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper