DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP)

Features of DSP Programs

The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments.

Mode

Type of

No.

Program

Sub program

Features

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1

CONCERT HALL 1

This is a large fan-shaped concert hall which has

 

 

 

 

 

approximately 2500 seats. Almost the whole interior

 

 

 

 

 

is made of wood. There is relatively little reflection

 

 

 

 

 

from the walls, and sound spreads finely and

 

 

 

 

 

beautifully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

CONCERT HALL 2

A large round concert hall with a rich surround

 

 

 

 

 

effect. Pronounced reflections from all directions

 

 

 

 

 

emphasize the extension of sounds. The sound field

 

 

 

 

 

has a great deal of presence, and your virtual seat is

 

 

 

 

 

near the center, close to the stage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

CHURCH

This program recreates the acoustic environment of

 

 

 

 

 

a big church with a high dome and columns along

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each side. The reverberation delay is very long while

For music

 

 

 

the early reflections are smaller than with other

-Fi

sources

 

 

 

sound field programs.

Hi

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

JAZZ CLUB

This is the sound field at stage front in “The Bottom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line”, a famous New York jazz club. The floor can

 

 

 

 

 

seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field

 

 

 

 

 

offering a real and vibrant sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

ROCK CONCERT

The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music.

 

 

 

 

 

The data for this program was recorded at LA’s

 

 

 

 

 

“hottest” rock club. The listener’s virtual seat is at

 

 

 

 

 

the center-left of the hall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

ENTERTAINMENT

Disco

This program recreates the acoustic environment of

 

 

 

 

 

a lively disco in the heart of a big city. The sound is

 

 

 

 

 

dense and highly concentrated. It is also

 

 

 

 

 

characterized by a high-energy, “immediate” sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6ch Stereo

Using this program increases the listening position

 

 

 

 

 

range. This is a sound field suitable for background

 

 

 

 

 

music at parties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

ENTERTAINMENT

Game

This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to

 

 

 

 

 

video game sounds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

MUSIC VIDEO

This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere

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and lets you feel as if you are at an actual jazz or

 

 

 

 

rock concert.

 

 

 

 

 

CINEMA

For audio-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

video

8

TV THEATER

Mono Movie

This program is provided for reproducing monaural

sources

 

 

 

video sources (such as old movies). The program

 

 

 

 

produces the optimum reverberation to create sound

 

 

 

 

 

depth using only the presence sound field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variety/Sports

Though the presence sound field is relatively

 

 

 

 

 

narrow, the surround sound field employs the sound

 

 

 

 

 

environment of a large concert hall. With this

 

 

 

 

 

program, you can enjoy watching various TV

 

 

 

 

 

programs such as news, variety shows, music

 

 

 

 

 

programs or sports programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATION

BASIC

 

 

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