A central cluster type of loudspeaker is preferred for sound reinforcement whenever it is suitable. Of the several factors affecting its suitability, the most difficult to evaluate is room reverberation. Now, a simplified technique provides an accurate prediction of the speech intelligibility potential in a given room. If there is too much reverberation, this technique will predict how much additional room absorption is needed.

Author: Thurmond, Bob
Affiliation: G. R. Thurmond and Associates, Austin, TX
AES Convention: 81 (November 1986) Paper Number: 2388
Publication Date: November 1, 1986
Subject: Audio Reproduction, Transducers, and Sound Reinforcement: Loudspeaker Arrays and Crossovers

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