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A new approach to low bit rate audio coding using a combined harmonic-multiband-wavelet representation

  • Queensland University of Technology

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Abstract

In this paper, we present updated results for the combined harmonic-wavelet based audio coder. This coder first approximates the audio frame as a sum of several sinusoids using a harmonic analysis-synthesis scheme. The reconstructed harmonic signal is then subtracted from the original to give a residual, which is analysed using a wavelet filtering scheme. After each step (harmonic analysis and wavelet filtering), the perceptually relevant parameters are quantised and encoded. The total least squares (TLS)-Prony algorithm is used for the harmonic analysis scheme, and cascaded M-band wavelet transforms are used for analysing the residual. At encoding bit rates of 60-70 kbit/s, this audio coder is capable of delivering better results than the MPEG layer II audio coder operating at the much higher bit rate of 128 kbit/s.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISSPA 1999 - Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Signal Processing and Its Applications
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages603-606
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)1864354518, 9781864354515
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Symposium on Signal Processing and Its Applications, ISSPA 1999 - Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Duration: 22 Aug 199925 Aug 1999

Publication series

NameISSPA 1999 - Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Signal Processing and Its Applications
Volume2

Conference

Conference5th International Symposium on Signal Processing and Its Applications, ISSPA 1999
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityBrisbane, QLD
Period22/08/9925/08/99

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