Parametric Ambisonic Encoding using a Microphone Array with a One-plus-Three Configuration

Leo McCormack*, Raimundo Gonzalez, Janani Fernandez, Christoph Hold, Archontis Politis

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Abstract

A parametric signal-dependent method is proposed for the task of encoding a studio omnidirectional microphone signal into the Ambisonics format. This is realised by affixing three additional sensors to the surface of the cylindrical microphone casing; representing a practical solution for imparting spatial audio recording capabilities onto an otherwise non-spatial audio compliant microphone. The one-plus-three configuration and parametric encoding method were evaluated through formal listening tests using simulated sound scenes and array recordings, given a binaural decoding workflow. The results indicate that, when compared to employing first-order signals obtained linearly using an open tetrahedral array, or third-order signals derived from a 19-sensor spherical array, the proposed system is able to produce perceptually closer renderings to those obtained using ideal third-order signals.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 AES International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality
PublisherCurran Associates Inc.
Pages142-151
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-7138-5972-7
Publication statusPublished - 2022
MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
EventAES International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality - DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond, United States
Duration: 15 Aug 202217 Aug 2022
Conference number: 4
https://aes2.org/events-calendar/avar-2022/

Conference

ConferenceAES International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality
Abbreviated titleAES AVAR
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityRedmond
Period15/08/202217/08/2022
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