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Journal Article

Psychoacoustically Optimal Noise Shaping

Authors: Wannamaker, Robert A.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 40 · Issue 7/8 · pp. 611–620 · July 1992

Abstract

The design of psychoacoustically optimal noise-shaping filters for requantization in nonoversampling digital audio applications is examined. : The object is to minimize the total perceived output noise power. For this purpose, a new perceptual frequency-weighting function is introduced which provides closer matching to the ear's measured sensitivity at high frequencies than do existing functions. Corresponding filter designs are investigated. In addition, the importance of digital-to-analog-converter linearity is discussed with regard to realizing the potential audible benefits of noise shaping.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
40
Issue
7/8
Pages
611–620
Publication date
July 6, 1992
Affiliation
Audio Research Group, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont., Canada (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article