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Convention Paper

Optimization of Sensor Placement for Microphone Arrays

Authors: Mahieux, Yannick; Emerit, M.; Hellequin, L.; Marro, C.

AES Convention 102 · Paper 4451 · March 1997

Abstract

This paper proposes a new expression for the directivity factor of an array which shows an explicit relation with the geometrical arrangement of the sensors. Optimum sensor placement configurations are then provided for arrays with a low number of sensors. A design principle for arrays with a higher number of sensors is proposed. It yields hexagonal structures which provide better performance than rectangular configurations.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 102
AES Convention
102
Paper number
4451
Publication date
March 6, 1997
Session subject
Array Acoustics
Affiliation
CNET - France Telecom, Lannion, France ; DITI/SM -Acoustics Laboratory, Plouzane, France (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper