Abstract
The two-dimensional stage paradigm (2DSP) has been suggested as an alternative audio mixing interface (AMI). This study seeks to refine the 2DSP by formally evaluating graphical track visualisation styles. Track visualisations considered were text only, circles containing text, individually coloured circles containing text, circles colour coded by instrument type with text, icons with text superimposed, circles with RMS related dynamic opacity and a traditional AMI. The usability evaluation focused on track selection efficiency and included user visualisation preference for this micro-task. Test subjects were instructed to click five randomly selected tracks for a six, sixteen and thirty-two track mix for each visualisation. The results indicate text only visualisation is best for efficiency however test subjects preferred icons and traditional AMI.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 142nd Audio Engineering Society International Convention 2017, AES 2017 |
Publisher | Audio Engineering Society |
Number of pages | 10 |
Publication status | Published - 11 May 2017 |
Event | 142nd Audio Engineering Society International Convention 2017 - Maritim Hotel Berlin, Berlin, Germany Duration: 20 May 2017 → 23 May 2017 Conference number: 142 http://www.aes.org/events/142/ (Link to Conference Website) |
Conference
Conference | 142nd Audio Engineering Society International Convention 2017 |
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Abbreviated title | AES 2017 |
Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Berlin |
Period | 20/05/17 → 23/05/17 |
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