Delay Parameter $ M$

A delay of $ M = f_s/(2f_0)$ samples in the comb filter will yield a notch (complete cancelation) at

$\displaystyle f_0 = \frac{f_s}{2M}$    Hz$\displaystyle ,
$

as well as notches at odd harmonics of $ f_0$.

Figure 18: Destructive interference occurs at odd harmonics of the fundamental frequency.
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``Mus 270a: Introduction to Digital Filters'' by Tamara Smyth, Department of Music, University of California, San Diego.
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