Matrix decoding method and apparatus

Details Matrix decoding method and apparatus Matrix decoding method and apparatus

1996-03-01

1998-03-10

Kuntz, Curtis

Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

Binaural and stereophonic

Quadrasonic

381 20, H04R 500

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057270686

ABSTRACT:
A matrix decoding system and method generates left, right, center and surround output signals by adding and subtracting weighted versions of first and second input signals. The output signals are generated using a variable matrix to combine the input signals. The variable matrix is controlled by steering control signals derived from a controller which generates the steering control signals responsive to the detected phase difference between the first and second input signals. The decoding system and method uses compressors to generate constant amplitude versions of the input channels prior to performing phase detection. Because the compressors generate constant amplitude signals, phase detection is not affected by an imbalance in channel power.

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