Network Music Performance (NMP) systems allow remote musicians to play music together online by sharing audio over computer networks. Integration of immersive audio systems for online ‘room’ simulation makes audio system evaluation in NMP contexts an important area in current research. This paper presents a DAW-based approach to audio system evaluation in NMP contexts. The approach is based on current practice and can be modified and repurposed through the editing of worksheets, batch scripts, and DAW sessions. A Matlab application is included, which provides control of the testing protocol across endpoints, and provides a participant user interface. The system and approach are detailed and serve as a baseline which may be modified and repurposed in further NMP audio system evaluation.

Authors: Cairns, Patrick; Daffern, Helena; Kearney, Gavin
Affiliations: AudioLab, School of Physics Engineering and Technology, University of York, York, UK; AudioLab, School of Physics Engineering and Technology, University of York, York, UK; AudioLab, School of Physics Engineering and Technology, University of York, York, UK(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Conference: AES 2023 International Conference on Spatial and Immersive Audio (August 2023)
Paper Number: 32
Publication Date: August 23, 2023
Subject: Paper

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