Reussner, T.T.ReussnerSladeczek, C.C.SladeczekRath, M.M.RathBrix, S.S.BrixPreidl, K.K.PreidlScheck, H.H.Scheck2022-03-042022-03-042013https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/232671One of the main research areas in the field of spatial audio is sound field synthesis. This technique uses arrays of loudspeakers to create the sound field of a virtual source in a desired listening area. Practical applications of these techniques are often termed as massive multichannel loudspeaker setups, due to their requirement of a quite large number of loudspeakers. In this paper we present the realization of such a massive multichannel system consisting of up to 640 loudspeakers. It is based on an audio network distributing the audio signals to a grid of amplifiers, where each loudspeaker is fed by an individual signal.We discuss the requirements, features, and major decisions we made during the progress of developing such a reproduction system.en621621journal article