Version: 2.8
Last-modified: 21 January 1998

Ambisonic Surround Sound FAQ

Table of Contents

Copyright: © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998 by Martin J Leese
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Sections

• 1. Where can I get this FAQ?
• 2. Corrections to the FAQ
• 3. What is surround sound? *
• 4. What is Ambisonic Surround Sound?
• 5. What are W, X, Y and Z?
• 6. What were Matrix H and HJ?
• 7. What is UHJ?
• 8. What are BHJ, SHJ, THJ and PHJ?
• 9. Are UHJ encoded CDs available?
• 10. What happens with stereo sources (conventional LPs, CDs, etc)?
• 11. How does Ambisonics differ from quadraphonics?
• 12. What is the pair-wise mixing style? **
• 13. Can Ambisonics reproduce Dolby MP? *
• 14. Can Ambisonics reproduce Dolby Surround AC-3? *
• 15. Can Ambisonics reproduce DTS Digital Surround? **
• 16. Can Ambisonics make use of DVD?
• 17. Have Ambisonic decoders been manufactured commercially?
• 18. Are Ambisonic decoders being manufactured commercially?
• 19. If Ambisonics is so wonderful, why is it not a commercial success?
• 20. How many speakers does Ambisonics use?
• 21. From where can I obtain more information?
• 22. What about recording and studio processing?
• 23. References
• 24. Acknowledgements
• 25. Trademarks
• 26. Obituary

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Links

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