Source separation for enabling dialogue enhancement in object-based broadcast with MPEG-H
Paulus J, Torcoli M, Uhle C, Herre J, Disch S, Fuchs H (2019)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Book Volume: 67
Pages Range: 510-521
Journal Issue: 7-8
Abstract
Dialogue Enhancement (DE) is one of the most promising applications of user interactivity enabled by object-based audio broadcasting. DE allows personalization of the relative level of dialogue for intelligibility or aesthetic reasons. This paper discusses the implementation of DE in object-based audio transport with MPEG-H, with a special focus on source separation methods enabling DE also for legacy content without original objects available. The user-benefit of DE is assessed using the Adjustment/Satisfaction Test methodology. The test results demonstrate the need for an individually adjustable dialogue level because of highly-varying personal preferences. The test also investigates the subjective quality penalty from using source separation for obtaining the objects. The results show that even an imperfect separation result can successfully enable DE leading to increased end-user satisfaction.
Authors with CRIS profile
Jürgen Herre
Lehrstuhl für Audiocodierung (AudioLabs) (Stiftungslehrstuhl)
Sascha Disch
International Audio Laboratories Erlangen (AudioLabs)
Involved external institutions
Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Paulus, J., Torcoli, M., Uhle, C., Herre, J., Disch, S., & Fuchs, H. (2019). Source separation for enabling dialogue enhancement in object-based broadcast with MPEG-H. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 67(7-8), 510-521. https://dx.doi.org/10.17743/jaes.2019.0032
MLA:
Paulus, Jouni, et al. "Source separation for enabling dialogue enhancement in object-based broadcast with MPEG-H." Journal of the Audio Engineering Society 67.7-8 (2019): 510-521.
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