Bandwidth extension (BWE) refers to various methods that increaseeither the perceived or real frequency spectrum (bandwidth) ofaudio signals. Such frequency extension is desirable if at somepoint the frequency content of the audio signal has been reduced,as can happen for example during recording, transmission orreproduction.
This volume, significant in dealing exclusively with BWE,discusses applications to music and speech and places particularemphasis on signal processing techniques.
* Presents an all-encompassing approach to BWE by coveringtheory, applications and algorithms
* Reviews important concepts in psychoacoustics, signalprocessing and loudspeaker theory
* Develops the theory and implementation of BWE applied tolow-frequency sound reproduction, perceptually coded audio, speechand noise abatement
* Includes a BWE patent overview
Audio Bandwidth Extension pulls together recent developmentsin to a single volume and presents a coherent framework to thereader. Such an approach will have instant appeal to engineers,specialists, researchers and postgraduate students in the fields ofaudio, signal processing and speech.
Erik Larsen
Audio & Speech Processing & Broadcasting Audio-, Sprachverarbeitung u. Übertragung Electrical & Electronics Engineering Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik Signal Processing Signalverarbeitung
"Readers active in this or related fields will find the work ofsignificant value as a reference...also highly suitable forstudents who are beginning research in these areas." (Journal ofthe Audio Engineering Society, September 2005)
"...full of information on bandwidth extension for audiosignals that is difficult to find in other sources; it isrecommended to anyone involved in audio or digital audio design."(Computing Reviews.com, May 12, 2005)
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