A comparative performance study of sound zoning methods in a reflective environment

Olik, M, Coleman, P, Jackson, PJB, Francombe, J, Mason, R, Olsen, M, Møller, M and Bech, S (2013) A comparative performance study of sound zoning methods in a reflective environment

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Abstract

Whilst sound zoning methods have typically been studied under anechoic conditions, it is desirable to evaluate the performance of various methods in a real room. Three control methods were implemented (delay and sum, DS; acoustic contrast control, ACC; and pressure matching, PM) on two regular 24-element loudspeaker arrays (line and circle). The acoustic contrast between two zones was evaluated and the reproduced sound fields compared for uniformity of energy distribution. ACC generated the highest contrast, whilst PM produced a uniform bright zone. Listening tests were also performed using monophonic auralisations from measured system responses to collect ratings of perceived distraction due to the alternate audio programme. Distraction ratings were affected by control method and programme material. Copyright © (2013) by the Audio Engineering Society.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Conference Paper)
Divisions :	Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences > Electronic Engineering > Centre for Vision Speech and Signal Processing
Authors :	Authors Email ORCID Olik, M UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Coleman, P UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Jackson, PJB UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Francombe, J UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Mason, R UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Olsen, M UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Møller, M UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Bech, S UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
Date :	2013
Additional Information :	Copyright © (2013) Audio Engineering Society.
Depositing User :	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited :	23 Jul 2014 13:47
Last Modified :	07 Aug 2014 01:33
URI:	http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/id/eprint/805523

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