Abstract
This paper presents improvements to previous work on deriving first order Ambisonic decoders for ITU 5.1. The decoders are derived using a heuristic search method with an objective function based upon Gerzon’s metatheory of auditory localisation. An analysis of previously derived decoders shows that they are biased towards particular design objectives due to the nature of the multiobjective function guiding the search. This paper applies a technique called range removal to systematically and logically remove this bias which leads to improved decoder coefficients that better meet all of the objectives. A further technique known as importance is introduced that enables the logical biasing of range-removed objectives. A case study to develop a “max rE” decoder demonstrates this technique in action.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 31st International Audio Engineering Society Conference |
Subtitle of host publication | New Directions in High Resolution Audio |
Publisher | Audio Engineering Society |
Pages | 1-7 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781604239805 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2007 |
Keywords
- audio engineering
- spatial sound
- ambisonics
- high resolution audio