Functional analysis guided approach for sound field reproduction with flexible loudspeaker layouts

Wen Zhang, Thushara D. Abhayapala, Filippo M. Fazi

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Abstract

This paper proposes a design of multiple circular and partial circular loudspeaker arrays for reproducing sound fields originated from a limited spatial region. We apply a functional analysis framework to formulate the sound field reproduction problem in closed form. Analytical solutions are derived for a circular secondary source arrangement, from which circular arc layouts are investigated and the design of placing multiple loudspeaker arrays over the limited region of interest is proposed. Such a design allows for non-spherical and non-uniform loudspeaker placement and thus provides flexibility to suit reproduction in real audio environments. The reproduction using the proposed method are illustrated by numerical simulations in comparison with the Least-squares based schemes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE Workshop on Applications of Signal Processing to Audio and Acoustics, WASPAA 2013
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 14th IEEE Workshop on Applications of Signal Processing to Audio and Acoustics, WASPAA 2013 - New Paltz, NY, United States
Duration: 20 Oct 201323 Oct 2013

Publication series

NameIEEE Workshop on Applications of Signal Processing to Audio and Acoustics

Conference

Conference2013 14th IEEE Workshop on Applications of Signal Processing to Audio and Acoustics, WASPAA 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Paltz, NY
Period20/10/1323/10/13

Keywords

  • 3D audio
  • Circular loudspeaker arrays
  • partial layouts
  • sound field reproduction

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