About Me

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Charles is a dedicated Acoustic Engineer with a strong background in consumer electronics product development. His expertise lies in designing and testing audio systems for a wide range of devices, including televisions, smart cameras, and multi-channel audio systems, encompassing hardware, signal processing, and software applications. He has played a pivotal role in the acoustic development of successful consumer electronic products, enriching homes across the UK and Europe.

Holding a PhD from the University of Derby, his research focuses on the development and optimization of higher order microphone arrays for immersive 360-degree content. He actively contributes to the advancement of audio technology through his work as a Research Assistant and participation in organizations like the Audio Engineering Society, showcasing his commitment to pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the field Click to Read More...»

Selected Publications

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AES 153rd Convention '22 Middlicott, C and Wiggins, B; (2022)
"Capsule Calibration Approaches for Low-Cost Higher Order Ambisonic Microphone Arrays"
AES 153rd International Covention - New York, NY, USA, Oct 2022.

AES 147th Convention '19 Middlicott, C and Wiggins, B; (2019)
"Calibration Approaches for Higher Order Ambisonic Microphones"
AES 147th International Convention - New York, NY, USA, Oct 2019.

AES 145th Convention '18 Middlicott, C and Wiggins, B; (2018)
"Development of Ambisonic Microphone Design Tools—Part 1"
AES 145th International Convention - New York, NY, USA, Oct 2018.

Teaching

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Throughout my tenure as a PhD candidate, I contributed to delivering the curriculum for BSc and MA programs in Music Technology and Production, along with Sound, Light, and Live Event Technology  . This involved teaching modules spanning all undergraduate study stages, as well as offering support for postgraduate programs. These modules covered a broad spectrum, including Sound Technology, Electronics, Acoustics, Multichannel Sound, and DSP

Projects

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To explore a portfolio my research interests in audio engineering and acoustics across various domain navigate here...

This project portfolio includes work undertaken during my doctoral study, It includes the development of Ambisonic microphone array design and evaluation tools, facilitating simulation and assessment of array attributes online. Additionally, a novel circular horizontal Ambisonic microphone design enables exploration of calibration techniques and pre/post processing with correction filters.

Investigating loudspeaker array performance in domestic environments involves virtual modeling and objective evaluations using acoustic modeling software.

Lastly, the intersection of virtual acoustic auralization and virtual reality allows for immersive room acoustic representations through an open-source library of 3D impulse responses and 360° images/videos, with applications ranging from virtual mixing tools to real-time auralized virtual concerts