Nearfield Synthesis of Complex Sources with High-Order Ambisonics, and Binaural Rendering

Abstract

A scheme is presented for encoding general complex sources in high-order Ambisonic soundfields, with control over position and orientation. Also reviewed is related work by the author on the binaural rendering of nearfield sources, accounting fully for the physical constraints of this problem. Together these developments provide a means for creating high quality nearfield auditory displays over headphones.