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Convention Paper

Psychoacoustic Decoders for Multispeaker Stereo and Surround Sound

Authors: Gerzon, Michael A.

AES Convention 93 · Paper 3406 · October 1992

Abstract

This paper overviews a new generation of multispeaker directional sound reproduction technology, based on maximizing the number of sound localization cues heard by a listener that are consistent with one another. The paper describes methods for optimizing the presentation of conventional and 3-channel stereo via three to five front-stage speakers, and new -ambisonic- decoders giving enhanced frontal-stage image stability for five- and six-speaker surround sound. Applications are discussed, including those for HDTV sound.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 93
AES Convention
93
Paper number
3406
Publication date
October 6, 1992
Session subject
Multichannel Sound Reproduction
Type
Convention Paper