Active Control of Sound using the Actuator-Individual Normalized Filtered-X LMS Algorithm

The control algorithm is a central part of an active noise control system. The computational power of the DSP hardware is limited, and therefore algorithms with high computational complexity allow fewer control sources and sensors to be used, often with reduced noise attenuation as a result. This paper presents results from practical experiments using an ANC system based on the actuator-individual normalized Filtered-X LMS algorithm. The algorithm combines low computational complexity with high performance. For that reason the algorithm is suitable for use in large multi-channel systems in order to reduce the computional power required by the control system.