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Real-Time Neural Latent Audio Resynthesizer with Multi-Vector Joystick (Revision 4.1)
PROT-106: NEURAL-MORPH-V4CLEARANCE: 1-ALPHASTATUS: ACTIVE BENCHYEAR: 2024
Real-Time Neural Latent Audio Resynthesizer with Multi-Vector Joystick (Revision 4.1)
Discipline: Computational Creativity · Lead Researcher: Soren Lindqvist
OPERATIONAL ABSTRACT
A hardware instrument enabling performers to smoothly morph between disparate acoustic instrument timbres in real time using a four-axis analog vector joystick. Enhanced revision 4 with improved low-noise shielding and updated real-time firmware.
TECHNICAL SUMMARY & TRANSDUCTION DYNAMICS
An optimized deep convolutional autoencoder compresses audio spectral frames into an 8D latent space. The joystick navigates this space, resynthesizing audio with zero phase smearing. Calibrated for studio and field use under ZIAA experimental protocols. Harmonic distortion measured under 0.02% across primary operating range.
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
360 × 315 × 95 mm
OPERATIONAL BANDWIDTH
10 Hz – 42 kHz
POWER CONSUMPTION
12 W (PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet)
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE
111 dB (A-Weighted @ 1 kHz)
PRIMARY TRANSDUCER
Precision conductive plastic four-axis joystick mechanism
COMPUTATIONAL CORE / DSP
NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano running TensorRT real-time inference models
VECTOR TECHNICAL SCHEMATIC // BLUEPRINT
FIG 1.1 // AXIAL CROSS-SECTION ELEVATION
REF: NEURAL-MORPH-V4-SEC-APLAYABLE PROTOTYPE ACOUSTIC EMISSION BENCH
ZIAA ACOUSTIC SYNTHESIS TEST BENCH // V4.1STANDBY
NEURAL-MORPH-V4 // CALIBRATION PROFILE
CH-A TIME-DOMAIN OSCILLOSCOPE (1024-PT)STEREO BINAURAL
CH-B 64-BAND SPECTRAL OCTAVE DECOMPOSITION20 Hz – 20 kHz
CARRIER357.5 Hz
FM RATE8.5 Hz
BINAURAL Δ±2.0 Hz
CUTOFF1860 Hz
RESONANCE Q7.5
CAVITATION17%
WAVE:
FILTER:
35%
BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM) & COMPONENT TOLERANCES
| Component | Supplier | Part No. | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Audio Transducer Assembly | ZIAA Precision Machining Shop | ZIAA-TX-105 | ±0.02 mm |
| Ultra-Low-Noise Operational Amplifiers | Texas Instruments / Burr-Brown | OPA1612A-SOIC8 | 0.000015% THD+N |
| Embedded DSP Microcontroller Core | PJRC / STMicroelectronics | STM32H743VIT6 480MHz | Industrial -40C to +85C |
| Conductive Plastic Continuous Potentiometers | Bourns Electronics | 3852A-282-103AL | ±10% Linear |
| Machined Anodized Aluminum Enclosure | ZIAA Mechanical Prototyping Bench | ENC-AL-215 | MIL-A-8625 Type II |
BENCH & FIELD OPERATION NOTES
- High acoustic output capability: monitor SPL levels during resonant feedback experiments.
- Precision optical components: protect lenses from direct dust and moisture during field deployment.