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Idealized Models Help Us Understand Real-World Audio and Acoustic Concepts

May 12, 2020 in Acoustics, Electronics, SynAudCon Library /by Pat Brown

The theoretical provides a reference for understanding the physical world

Ideal vs. Real

The fields of audio and acoustics are a mystery to much of the general engineering community. The blend of art, science, objective, and subjective makes audio and … Read more

Two Amplifier Channels, One Loudspeaker

March 24, 2020 in Electronics, Microphones & Loudspeakers, SynAudCon Library /by Pat Brown

Updated March 2020

The most popular form factor for audio power amplifiers is two-channel or “stereo. Pat Brown answers this question, “Why two amplifier channels?

Why two amplifier channels? It’s most likely due to the popularity of stereo playback systems … Read more

Peaks vs RMS – Keeping Peaks in Their Place

January 31, 2020 in Acoustics, Electronics, SynAudCon Library, Test and Measurement /by Pat Brown

Peaks vs RMS: This article explains why the modern obsession with “peak performance” represents a step backward in developing meaningful ratings and performance metrics for audio equipment.

I’ve enjoyed watching audio technology advance over the past decades, and I enjoy … Read more

Common Amplifier Format: MiniDSP PWR-ICE125

November 15, 2019 in Electronics, SynAudCon Library /by Pat Brown

by Pat Brown

Overview

The MiniDSP PWR-ICE125 is a 2-channel plate amplifier for active 2-way loudspeakers or subwoofers. Since these articles are tutorial in nature, I’ll use the PWR-ICE125 to present some important fundamentals regarding amplifier ratings and SPL calculations. … Read more

Common Amplifier Format: Lab Gruppen E 12:2

September 27, 2019 in Electronics, SynAudCon Library /by Pat Brown

by Pat Brown

Pat Brown continues with the Common Amplifier Format (CAF) series. In this article, he overviews the Lab Gruppen E 12:2 amplifier, which is targeted for the installed sound market.

Overview

The Lab Gruppen E 12:2 is

Why Do We Equalize In 1/3-Octave Bands?

July 26, 2019 in SynAudCon Library /by Pat Brown

by Richard Honeycutt

Richard Honeycutt explains why most equalize in 1/3 Octave Bands. He has included 30 sound clips so readers can evaluate the perceptibility of frequency-response deviations.

A recent forum thread has discussed the question of why we EQ … Read more

Signal Aligning Using Wavelets

July 26, 2019 in SynAudCon Library, Test and Measurement /by Pat Brown

by Pat Brown

Wavelets are both a theoretical tool and a system tuning tool. Pat Brown explains how to use them to address some common system tuning problems.

In the time domain, we are blind to frequency. In the frequency

Common Amplifier Format: AtlasIED DPA 1202

June 3, 2019 in Electronics, SynAudCon Library /by Pat Brown

by Pat Brown

Pat Brown continues with the Common Amplifier Format (CAF) series. In this article, he overviews the AtlasIED DPA 1202 amplifier.

The Common Amplifier Format (CAF) series continues with the examination of an amplifier designed for the commercial … Read more

The Nyquist Plot – Part 1

June 3, 2019 in Signal Processing, SynAudCon Library, Test and Measurement /by Pat Brown

by Pat Brown

The Nyquist plot is a powerful tool for examining audio filters, both analog and digital. It has been added to the latest version of Filter Hose.

I’ve had many instruments come and go through the years. The … Read more

Amplifier Loading – The Parade Route Scenario

April 30, 2019 in Electronics, Practical Audio Blog, SynAudCon Library /by Pat Brown

In the article, Pat Brown describes several ways that loudspeakers can be driven using a parade route scenario.

There are several competing philosophies among audio power amplifier designers as to how an amplifier should behave under load. They can be … Read more

About Pat Brown

Entries by Pat Brown

Idealized Models Help Us Understand Real-World Audio and Acoustic Concepts

The theoretical provides a reference for understanding the physical world

Two Amplifier Channels, One Loudspeaker

The most popular form factor for audio power amplifiers is two-channel or “stereo. Pat Brown answers this question, “Why two amplifier channels?

Peaks vs RMS – Keeping Peaks in Their Place

Peaks vs RMS: This article explains why the modern obsession with “peak performance” represents a step backward in developing meaningful ratings and performance metrics for audio equipment.

Common Amplifier Format: MiniDSP PWR-ICE125

Common Amplifier Format: Lab Gruppen E 12:2

Pat Brown continues with the Common Amplifier Format (CAF) series. In this article, he overviews the Lab Gruppen E 12:2 amplifier, which is targeted for the installed sound market.

Overview

Why Do We Equalize In 1/3-Octave Bands?

Richard Honeycutt explains why most equalize in 1/3 Octave Bands. He has included 30 sound clips so readers can evaluate the perceptibility of frequency-response deviations.

Signal Aligning Using Wavelets

Wavelets are both a theoretical tool and a system tuning tool. Pat Brown explains how to use them to address some common system tuning problems.

Common Amplifier Format: AtlasIED DPA 1202

Pat Brown continues with the Common Amplifier Format (CAF) series. In this article, he overviews the AtlasIED DPA 1202 amplifier.

The Nyquist Plot – Part 1

The Nyquist plot is a powerful tool for examining audio filters, both analog and digital. It has been added to the latest version of Filter Hose.

Amplifier Loading – The Parade Route Scenario

In the article, Pat Brown describes several ways that loudspeakers can be driven using a parade route scenario.

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