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Jos Augusto Mannis1 2, Tato Taborda1 and Djalma de Campos Gonalves Jnior 2
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Instituto de Arte e Comunicao Social - PPGCA UFF
2 Departamento de Msica UNICAMP
jamannis@unicamp.br
taborda.tato@gmail.com
djalmacgjr@gmail.com
1 Introduction
Our goal is to consolidate a spatial sound projection device involving sound capture
techniques and signal processing; and its applications in the domains of music and
sound arts (performances, sound installations) and ecology (environment monitoring,
bioacoustics, museology applied to natural sciences). Therefore, we must develop and
improve knowledge, techniques and methods in multichannel audio systems,
especially in sound reproduction in a four-channel audio immersion environment.
2 Main Problem
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Fig. 1. Left: Recording and playback devices superimposed. The transducers in both cases must
occupy the same relative spatial position. Right: illustration of different sound plans in depth
can be perceived in the sound recording relief when reproduced on a proper device.
Since the signal must also serve to locate the position of each sound source by
recording analysis, the recording must be performed only with omnidirectional
microphones. However, during the capture with omnidirectional microphones, each
microphone receives delays of the signals already registered by other microphones
(recidivism), requiring its cancellation by phase inversion. However, the simple
cancellation of this hypothesis may not be enough, it is probably necessary to dose the
mixture and the signal intensities so that the resulting sound image is homogeneous
and balanced, which is why we included the coefficient. We propose an algorithm
to obtain cancellation of phase opposition [Eq. 1] (Algorithm owner).
The signal processing will start from the following algorithm:
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EFQ DFQ
LF RF
LB RB
EBQ DBQ
D = 10 . 2^0,5 = 14,14 m
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The coefficient in Eq. 1 will be used in order to find the exact mixture
point for the cancellation stage so that the sound image and a feeling of relief
(Condamines, 1978) may remain continuous, stable and balanced.
The device set up for this investigation reconstructs the sound image caused
only by sources located outside the square delineated by the four microphones.
Moreover, with phase cancellations we also experience the result of further
processing proposed by Peter Scheiber (SCHEIBER, 1971) [Eq. 2] known as
Compatible Discrete 4 (CD-4) or Quadradisc.
Compatible Discrete 4 Processing (CD-4) ou Quadradisc - [Eq. 2]
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Fig. 2. Setting to recording sound events within the square, overlapping two orthogonally
Jecklin Discs. Capture recording channels: [LF] front left; [RF] front right; [LB] Back left;
[RB] back right.
The two setups cannot be applied at the same time, since the radiated sound
waves inside the square would deform the spatial perception of the sound image due
to phase cancellation delays.
However, two recordings made at different times can be mixed and
superimposed, resulting in a significant opportunity for sound art, combining different
materials and managing different sound events captured spatially. This is precisely a
mixing space with a perception of movements and positions of sound sources within
an immersive space.
3 Goals
General goals:
Complete the development of a four-channel sound projection device,
already in progress, supporting correlated research involving
multichannel sound recording systems and signal processing techniques
necessary to obtain immersion conditions;
Create listening conditions in the laboratory, characterizing a sound
immersion environment for hearing horizontal soundscapes in 360o
recorded with a multichannel sound pickup system;
Develop artistic creation in this sound projection device;
To provide researchers in the Bioacoustical field, the possibility of
sound observation in central position (sweet spot - center of the square)
in natural environments, with 360 degrees of horizontal spatial sound
images, in the laboratory at deferred time
Specific goals:
Establish the configuration of the four-channel sound reproduction device,
already under way;
Develop basic and affordable proposal for immersion installations
soundscape covering 360 degrees
Encourage the creation of original musical works and sound art for this
sound projection configuration;
Conduct trials with biology researchers on the observation of natural
environments in laboratory (with immersion audio device) in deferred time, without
human presence at the time of sound pickup;
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4 Methodology
Recording devices will be purchased with funds from other financial supporters,
and will be configured as (a) Figure 1 - featuring four AB sound-making setups
(DICKREITER 1989) consisting of four microphones. Each square represents an edge
socket set AB; (B) Figure 2 - superposition of two Jecklin discs. The preliminary tests
are an attempt to stabilize and validate the sound projection device using four
speakers purchased for this project, whose scope is restricted to signal processing and
sound projection conditions for an audience located in the sweet spot of the sound
projection device, configured as a square, whose evaluation will be made through the
quality of the sound perceived in this listening position. The testing and subjective
assessment of spatial perception can be performed by staff researchers of different
ages and genders. This qualitative evaluation will include the personal impressions of
the listeners and the statistical measurements adopted by Piotr Kleczkowski
(Kleczkowski et al. 2015) also taking into account the methods and procedures
employed by David Romblom (ROMBLOM et al., 2013).
The sound material used as stimulus in the test sessions will be based on the same
materials adopted in the experiments made by Jens Blauert (BLAUERT, 1997),
namely broad spectrum noise, filtered noise with low bandwidth, tonic sounds,
recorded speech, and impacts, since each one induces spatial perceptions with
different qualities to the human ear.
References
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Welcome
Dear participant,
welcome to Sao Paulo, and welcome to CMMR 2016 Bridging People and
Sound! We hope that this edition will create a venue for fruitful discussion and
plenty of opportunities for interaction, with good outcomes both for your work
and for everyone elses.
The 12th International Symposium on Computer Music Multidisciplinary
Research (CMMR) encouraged submissions related to the theme Bridging Peo-
ple and Sound. Moving away from the traditional emphasis on technology, we
invited researchers, scholars, and professionals to reflect on the contexts and
processes that make possible the connections between artists and listeners on
the one side and audio and music technologies on the other. Music technology is
much more than the tools or the instruments we use to make music: around it we
see the emergence of user communities, the development of aesthetic concepts,
the establishment of new listening habits, and the expansion of musical forms,
genres and styles. Given that musical practices are becoming increasingly medi-
ated by technology, this years theme proposed the investigation on how these
practices have been directed, influenced or restricted by the devices, techniques
and tools that have been applied in music production.
Sao Paulo, capital of the Brazilian state with the same name, is Brazils
largest city and the main financial center in Latin America. It is characterized
by the huge confluence of immigrants, throughout its entire history, coming from
other parts of Brazil and from abroad, and contributing with their traditions,
their music, their food, their work and their lives. This cultural melting pot is
reflected in the plurality of artistic, social, and political expressions that occupy
the city from end to end, overflowing its streets, squares and buildings.
CMMR 2016 - Bridging People and Sound - is being held in the main campus
of the University of Sao Paulo located at the University City, one of the few
privileged extensive green areas of the city. Activities are taking place at the
Computer Science Department and the Concert Hall of the Brasiliana Library.
The symposium is jointly organized by the Computer Music Research Group,
the NuSom - Research Centre on Sonology, and the CNRS - Laboratoire de
Mecanique et dAcoustique (France).
The Computer Music and the Sonology research groups at the University of
Sao Paulo are honoured with your visit, and we hope were able to provide you
with the things youll need to make the most out of the next four days. Enjoy
your stay!
Marcelo Queiroz
Fernando Iazzetta
CMMR 2016 Chairs
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Organization
Symposium Chairs
Marcelo Queiroz, IME/USP, S
ao Paulo, Brazil
Fernando Iazzetta, ECA/USP, S
ao Paulo, Brazil
Proceedings Chairs
Richard Kronland-Martinet, CNRS-LMA, France
Slvi Ystad, CNRS-LMA, France
Mitsuko Aramaki, CNRS-LMA, France
Music Chair
Fernando Iazzetta, ECA/USP, S
ao Paulo, Brazil
Demonstration Chair
Regis Faria, FFCLRP/USP, Ribeir
ao Preto, Brazil
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