Allpassphase May 2026

[ H(z) = \fracz^-N - a_1 z^-(N-1) - \dots - a_N1 + a_1 z^-1 + \dots + a_N z^-N ]

The name says it all: they pass all frequencies with unity gain (0 dB magnitude response). Their entire purpose lies in their . 2. Mathematical Definition An all-pass filter’s transfer function ( H(z) ) (in the discrete-time domain) has the general form: allpassphase

For a first-order all-pass:

More commonly, for a first-order all-pass filter: [ H(z) = \fracz^-N - a_1 z^-(N-1) -

The key property: poles and zeros are . If a pole is at ( z = p ), a zero is at ( z = 1/p^* ). This reciprocal relationship ensures unity magnitude response for all frequencies. 3. Phase Response Characteristics First-Order All-Pass The phase response ( \phi(\omega) ) for a first-order all-pass is: allpassphase