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Smart directional and diffuse digital loudspeaker arrays

Authors: Hawksford, Malcolm J.

AES Convention 110 · Paper 5362 · May 2001

Abstract

A theory of smart loudspeaker arrays is described where a modified Fourier technique yields complex filter coefficients to determine the broadband radiation characteristics of a uniform array of micro drive units. Beam width and direction are individually programmable over a 180-degree arc, where multiple agile and steerable beams carrying dissimilar signals can be accommodated. A novel method of diffuse filter design is also presented that endows the directional array with diffuse radiation properties.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 110
AES Convention
110
Paper number
5362
Publication date
May 6, 2001
Session subject
Signal Processing for Audio
Affiliation
Centre for Audio Research and Engineering, University of Essex, UK (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper