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Michael Gerzon | |
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Born | Birmingham, England | 4 December 1945
Died | 6 May 1996 Oxford, England | (aged 50)
Citizenship | British |
Alma mater | University of Oxford |
Known for | Ambisonics Soundfield microphone Noise-shaped dither Trifield Meridian Lossless Packing |
Awards | AES Fellowship (1978) AES Gold Medal (1991) AES Publications Award (1999) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Sound recording and reproduction |
Institutions | University of Oxford Independent consultant |
Michael Anthony Gerzon (4 December 1945 – 6 May 1996) is probably best known for his work on Ambisonics and for his work on digital audio. He also made a large number of recordings, many in the field of free improvisation in which he had a particular interest.