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.
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| 1 | CONCERT HALL 1 | — | This is a large |
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| approximately 2500 seats. Almost the whole interior |
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| is made of wood. There is relatively little reflection |
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| from the walls, and sound spreads finely and |
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| 2 | CONCERT HALL 2 | — | A large round concert hall with a rich surround |
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| effect. Pronounced reflections from all directions |
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| emphasize the extension of sounds. The sound field |
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| has a great deal of presence, and your virtual seat is |
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| near the center, close to the stage. |
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| 3 | CHURCH | — | This program recreates the acoustic environment of |
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| a big church with a high dome and columns along |
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| each side. The reverberation delay is very long while |
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| 4 | JAZZ CLUB | — | This is the sound field at stage front in “The Bottom | |
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| Line”, a famous New York jazz club. The floor can |
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| seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field |
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| offering a real and vibrant sound. |
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| 5 | ROCK CONCERT | — | The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music. |
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| The data for this program was recorded at LA’s |
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| “hottest” rock club. The listener’s virtual seat is at |
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| 6 | ENTERTAINMENT | Disco | This program recreates the acoustic environment of |
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| a lively disco in the heart of a big city. The sound is |
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| dense and highly concentrated. It is also |
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| characterized by a |
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| 6ch Stereo | Using this program increases the listening position |
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| range. This is a sound field suitable for background |
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| music at parties. |
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| 6 | ENTERTAINMENT | Game | This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to |
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| video game sounds. |
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| 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 |
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| video sources (such as old movies). The program | |
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| depth using only the presence sound field. |
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| Variety/Sports | Though the presence sound field is relatively |
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| narrow, the surround sound field employs the sound |
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| environment of a large concert hall. With this |
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| program, you can enjoy watching various TV |
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| programs such as news, variety shows, music |
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| programs or sports programs. |
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