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Rendering Types
WFSmain
WFS stands for Wave Field Synthesis and describes the process done by the Sonic
Wave I Processor by rendering the sound sources and reproducing them through
the speakers. There will always be a set of WFSmain speakers. In setups with
several Systems, each System has its individual rendering. All WFSmain speakers in
one System head to one reference point. More details on the reference point are
found in
Speaker Setup
, Page 22.
WFSsupport
WFSsupport speakers are always speakers added to WFSmain speakers, a System
cannot consist of only WFSsupport speakers. The task of WFSsupport speakers is to
enhance or add sound diffusion to a setup of WFSmain Speakers. WFSsupport
speakers are for example:
- Additional delayed speakers further back in a room or under a theatre balcony;
- Additional speakers above a stage that have an array of WFSmain speakers on its
platform edge...others
WFSsupport speakers must be part of an individual Subsystem. The WFSsupport
Subsystem does not include WFSmain speakers.
Subwoofers
Subwoofers are speakers that enhance the reproduction of low end / bass sounds.
When subwoofers are used, the processor uses low-end sound of all sources fed to a
certain speaker within a System or Subsystem. They must be appointed within a set
of WFSmain speakers. Their spatial information is important because they receive a
dedicated spatial rendering to properly align their contribution to the rendering of
the WFSmain speakers.
Summary
A System can consist of one or more Subsystems. A Subsystem can not be shared
among several Systems.
A System contains an array of speakers working as WFSmain; Subwoofers can be
added to the WFSmains.
WFSsupport speakers usually head the same way as the main, front WFSmain
speakers. If placed further back in a room and delayed, they can be heading away
from the reference point.
