This paper provides a description and results of measurements of the maximum acceptable value of delay tolerated by a musician, while playing an instrument, that does not cause de-synchronization and discomfort. First, methodology of measurements comprising audio recording and a fast camera is described. Then, the measurement procedure for acquiring the maximum value of delay conditioning comfortably playing is presented. Results of musician’s response while playing an instrument along with a delayed signal reproduced from the monitor system are shown. Finally, a presentation of the highest values of delays for musicians playing different instruments is given along with a detailed discussion on the methodology used.

Authors: Zaporowski, Szymon; Blaszke, Maciej; Weber, Dawid; Stefaniak, Marta
Affiliation: Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland
AES Convention: 146 (March 2019) eBrief:503
Publication Date: March 10, 2019
Subject: E-Brief Poster Session 1

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