AES E-Library

An Algebraic Theory of 3D Sound Synthesis with Loudspeakers

The problem of reproducing J signals with K loudspeakers is considered. A algebraic, time-domain synthesis approach is developed that extends the multi-input multi-output inverse theorem (MINT) of Miyoshi and Kaneda. The approach is general and can encompass joint surround sound synthesis and loudspeaker/room correction. First, a discrete time-domain matrix description is developed that captures the effects of amplifiers, loudspeakers, and room acoustics. Based on this model, it is shown that exact synthesis is possible with practical reproduction apparatus only if K>J. Sufficient conditions that are based on impulse responses are also presented. The results are specialized to the case of zero-crosstalk transaural sound reproduction, and the theoretical importance of loudspeaker time alignment is illustrated. Finally, minimum-power exact synthesis is briefly described.

Author: Flikkema, Paul G.
Affiliation: Department of Electrical Engineering, Flagstaff, AZ
AES Conference:22nd International Conference: Virtual, Synthetic, and Entertainment Audio (June 2002)
Paper Number:000199 Import into BibTeX
Subject:Virtual, Synthetic and Entertainment Audio

Click to purchase paper or login as an AES member. If your company or school subscribes to the E-Library then switch to the institutional version. If you are not an AES member and would like to subscribe to the E-Library then Join the AES!

This paper costs $20 for non-members, $5 for AES members and is free for E-Library subscribers.

Learn more about the AES E-Library

E-Library Location: (CD aes19)   /intl2002/2002es06/000199.pdf

Start a discussion about this paper!