Title :
Constraint based audio interpolators
Author_Institution :
E-mu Syst. Inc., Scotts Valley, CA, USA
Abstract :
In audio digital signal processing, interpolators are used for a variety of functions, including sample rate conversion. Linear interpolation is commonly used, but has serious signal quality problems for signals with significant high frequency content. Higher order interpolators based on sine functions or other conventional lowpass filter design techniques offer somewhat better performance, but are not optimal in terms of perceived audio performance for a given degree of computational complexity. We present a new technique for the design of higher order interpolators for digital audio which provides improved performance at a given degree of complexity. Also presented are new methods for evaluating audio interpolators
Keywords :
adaptive signal processing; audio signals; audio systems; computational complexity; digital signals; interpolation; signal sampling; audio digital signal processing; audio interpolators; audio performance; computational complexity; higher order interpolators; linear interpolation; lowpass filter design; sample rate conversion; sine functions; Attenuation; Computational complexity; Digital signal processing; Filters; Fourier transforms; Frequency response; Image converters; Interpolation; Passband; Signal design;
Conference_Titel :
Applications of Signal Processing to Audio and Acoustics, 1993. Final Program and Paper Summaries., 1993 IEEE Workshop on
Conference_Location :
New Paltz, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2078-6
DOI :
10.1109/ASPAA.1993.379972