APPARATUS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR SPATIAL PROCESSING AUDIO SCENES

• Main Authors: VILKAMO, Juha Tapio, LAITINEN, Mikko-Ville, VESA, Sampo
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French; German
• Published: 20.03.2024
• Subjects: ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE; ELECTRICITY; STEREOPHONIC SYSTEMS

Examples of the disclosure relate to apparatus, methods and computer programs for spatial processing audio scenes with improved intelligibility for speech or other key sounds. In examples of the disclosure at least one audio signal comprising two or more channels is obtained. The audio signal is processed with program code to identify at least a first portion of the audio signal wherein the first portion predominantly comprises audio of interest. The first portion is processed using a first process. The second portion is processed using a second process comprising spatial audio processing. The first process comprises no spatial audio processing or a low level of spatial audio processing compared to the second process and the second portion predominantly comprises a remainder. The processed first portion and second portion can be played back using two or more loudspeakers.