Multi-purpose concert halls face a dilemma. They host different performance types that require significantly different acoustic conditions in order to provide the best sound quality to both the performers, sound engineers and the audience. Pop and rock music often contain high levels of bass sound energy but still require high definition for good sound quality. The mid- and high-frequency absorption is easily regulated, but adjusting the low-frequency absorption has typically been too expensive or requires too much space to be practical for multi-purpose halls. A practical solution to this dilemma has been developed. Measurements were made on a variable and mobile low-frequency absorber. The paper presents the results of prototype sound absorption measurements as well as elements of the design.
Authors:
Adelman-Larsen, Niels W.; Thompson, Eric R.; Gade, Anders C.
Affiliations:
Flex Acoustics; Technical University of Denmark(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention:
123 (October 2007)
Paper Number:
7190
Publication Date:
October 1, 2007
Subject:
Acoustic Modeling
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