Virtual Hemispherical Amplitude Panning (VHAP): A Method for 3D Panning without Elevated Loudspeakers

Hyunkook Lee, Dale Johnson, Maksims Mironovs

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Abstract

This paper proposes “virtual hemispherical amplitude panning (VHAP),” which is an efficient 3D panning method exploiting the phantom image elevation effect. Research found that a phantom center image produced by two laterally placed loudspeakers would be localized above the listener. Based on this principle, VHAP attempts to position a phantom image over a virtual upper-hemisphere using just four ear-level loudspeakers placed at the listener’s left side, right side, front center, and back center. A constant-power amplitude panning law is applied among the four loudspeakers. A listening test was conducted to evaluate the localization performance of VHAP. Results indicate that the proposed method can enable one to locate a phantom image at various spherical coordinates in the upper hemisphere with some limitations in accuracy and resolution.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 144th AES International Convention
Publication statusPublished - 14 May 2018
Event144th Audio Engineering Society International Pro Audio Convention - NH Hotel Milano Congress Centre, Milan, Italy
Duration: 23 May 201826 May 2018
Conference number: 144
http://www.aes.org/events/144 (Link to Conference Website )

Conference

Conference144th Audio Engineering Society International Pro Audio Convention
Abbreviated titleAES 2018
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityMilan
Period23/05/1826/05/18
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