Many audio applications require the use of low complexity, low power and low latency filter banks (e.g. real-time audio streaming to mobile devices). The underlying mathematics of wavelet transforms provides these attractive characteristics for embedded platforms. However, commonly used wavelets (Haar, Daubechies) possess coefficients containing irrational numbers that lead to distortion in fixed-point implementations. This paper discusses the development and provides practical performance comparisons of filter banks using wavelet transforms as an alternative to more commonly used sub-banding filter banks in PCM audio coding algorithms. The advantages and disadvantages of wavelets used in such audio compression applications are also discussed.
Author:
Smyth, Neil
Affiliation:
Cambridge Silicon Radio, Belfast, N. Ireland, UK
AES Convention:
129 (November 2010)
Paper Number:
8260
Publication Date:
November 4, 2010
Subject:
Real-Time Audio Processing
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