This audio demonstration was conceived for analyzing the suitability of various kinds of stereo recordings to reproduction over an Ambiophonics surround system. The basics of Ambiophonics are recalled only very quickly, as they are presented in detail in a parallel scientific paper. The audio demonstration focuses much more on the perceptual effects deriving from different recording techniques, and on the fact that different sets of processing digital filters can be derived, each being particularly tailored to the reproduction of one specific kind of recordings. The listener will be able to compare in real time recordings taken during the same performance with different microphones (binaural, sphere, ORTF, M/S, spaced omnis, Soundfield), and to express their preference filling up a quantitative questionnaire.

Authors: Farina, Angelo; Glasgal, Ralph; Lopez, Jose
Affiliations: Industrial Engin. Dept., Università di Parma, Parma, ITALY ; Ambiophonics Institute, Rockleigh, NJ ; Departamento de Comunicaciones, Escuela Pol. Superior de Gandia, PLAYA DE GANDIA, SPAIN(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Conference: 19th International Conference: Surround Sound - Techniques, Technology, and Perception (June 2001)
Paper Number: 1876
Publication Date: June 1, 2001
Subject: Surround Sound

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