Entries by Pat Brown

Understanding Amplifier Power Ratings

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by Pat Brown

This is a 5-part series discussing audio amplifier fundamentals and performance metrics.

The audio power amplifier is perhaps the most under-specified component in the signal chain, whose performance is often based only on a face value power

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Room Survey 33 – S. N. Shure Theater

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Location: Niles, IL

Investigator: Pat Brown

Description:  Shure Inc., a manufacturer of high performance microphones, required a flexible 142-seat theater space to support audio and video presentations for large groups and to demonstrate their products through live performances. This link… Read more

Room Survey 32 – Eisemann Center

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Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Area

Investigator: Pat Brown

The Main Hall:  The main performance hall is 116,900 sq ft (10,860 m2) 1563 seat venue. Detail information on the Eisemann Center can be found here. The hall was … Read more

Gain Structure Made Easy

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Download a test waveform that will help you quickly set the gain structure of your system.

This is an updated version of a previous article. After using the meter test file for a few years, I was inspired to produce … Read more