Superdirectional Parametric Array Loudspeaker

In this work, a directional loudspeaker, also known as a parametric array loudspeaker (PAL), is designed and constructed. The operation is based on the phenomenon called self-demodulation that happens when high-frequency beams interact in a viscous medium, due to its non-linear properties. The sound...

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Autores principales: Montes de Oca, Axel, Verne, Santiago, Vechiatti, Nilda, Muravchik, Carlos
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spelling I28-R145-56_oai2026-02-11 Montes de Oca, Axel Verne, Santiago Vechiatti, Nilda Muravchik, Carlos 2019-12-15 In this work, a directional loudspeaker, also known as a parametric array loudspeaker (PAL), is designed and constructed. The operation is based on the phenomenon called self-demodulation that happens when high-frequency beams interact in a viscous medium, due to its non-linear properties. The sound obtained after the self-demodulation is formed in the beam of the ultrasonic carrier signal propagating beyond the absorption distance in which the carrier has been sufficiently attenuated. This generates a focused audible signal and therefore a directional polar pattern of narrow angle. In this paper two modulation methods are evaluated: double-sideband amplitude (AM-DBL) and pulse-width modulation (PWM). Its effect on directionality, sound pressure level and harmonic distortion is experimentally analyzed. Este trabajo trata sobre el diseño y construcción de un altoparlante direccional, también conocido como parlante de matriz paramétrica (PAL). El funcionamiento del mismo se basa en los principios de un fenómeno denominado autodemodulación que sucede cuando haces de alta frecuencia interactúan en un medio viscoso, debido a las propiedades no lineales del mismo. El sonido obtenido luego de la autodemodulación se forma en el haz de la señal portadora ultrasónica propagándose más allá de la distancia en la que la portadora ha sido suficientemente atenuada. Esto genera una señal audible focalizada y por ende un patrón polar direccional de ángulo angosto. En el presente trabajo se evalúan dos métodos de modulación: en amplitud con doble banda lateral (AM-DBL) y por variación de ancho de pulso (PWM). Se analiza experimentalmente su efecto en la direccionalidad, nivel de presión sonora y distorsión armónica. application/pdf text/html https://elektron.fi.uba.ar/elektron/article/view/56 10.37537/rev.elektron.3.2.56.2019 spa FIUBA https://elektron.fi.uba.ar/elektron/article/view/56/113 https://elektron.fi.uba.ar/elektron/article/view/56/133 Derechos de autor 2019 Axel Montes de Oca, Santiago Verne, Nilda Vechiatti, Carlos Muravchik Elektron Journal; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2019); 58-66 Revista Elektron; Vol. 3 Núm. 2 (2019); 58-66 Revista Elektron; v. 3 n. 2 (2019); 58-66 2525-0159 2525-0159 parametric array directional speaker Parlante Direccional Matriz paramétrica Superdirectional Parametric Array Loudspeaker Parlante superdireccional de matriz paramétrica info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion https://repositoriouba.sisbi.uba.ar/gsdl/cgi-bin/library.cgi?a=d&c=elektron&d=56_oai
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topic parametric array
directional
speaker
Parlante
Direccional
Matriz paramétrica
spellingShingle parametric array
directional
speaker
Parlante
Direccional
Matriz paramétrica
Montes de Oca, Axel
Verne, Santiago
Vechiatti, Nilda
Muravchik, Carlos
Superdirectional Parametric Array Loudspeaker
topic_facet parametric array
directional
speaker
Parlante
Direccional
Matriz paramétrica
description In this work, a directional loudspeaker, also known as a parametric array loudspeaker (PAL), is designed and constructed. The operation is based on the phenomenon called self-demodulation that happens when high-frequency beams interact in a viscous medium, due to its non-linear properties. The sound obtained after the self-demodulation is formed in the beam of the ultrasonic carrier signal propagating beyond the absorption distance in which the carrier has been sufficiently attenuated. This generates a focused audible signal and therefore a directional polar pattern of narrow angle. In this paper two modulation methods are evaluated: double-sideband amplitude (AM-DBL) and pulse-width modulation (PWM). Its effect on directionality, sound pressure level and harmonic distortion is experimentally analyzed.
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Vechiatti, Nilda
Muravchik, Carlos
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Verne, Santiago
Vechiatti, Nilda
Muravchik, Carlos
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title Superdirectional Parametric Array Loudspeaker
title_short Superdirectional Parametric Array Loudspeaker
title_full Superdirectional Parametric Array Loudspeaker
title_fullStr Superdirectional Parametric Array Loudspeaker
title_full_unstemmed Superdirectional Parametric Array Loudspeaker
title_sort superdirectional parametric array loudspeaker
publisher FIUBA
publishDate 2019
url https://elektron.fi.uba.ar/elektron/article/view/56
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