“If Bad Sound Were Fatal…” – Systematic Sound System Evaluation
Most listeners can detect "bad sound." Don Davis famously…
Room Acoustics Testing – Do I Need a Sub?
Prior to designing a sound system, the room acoustics needs to be tested. Pat Brown answers the question, Do I need a sub when testing the acoustics in the room? You will also learn what Pat uses in his test kit.
Divide and Conquer – The Schroeder Frequency
by Pat Brown
Not all sound energy in a room is reverberation.…
A Contrast of Statistical and Geometric Room Acoustic Analysis
by Pat Brown
Statistical and geometric room acoustics analysis…
How Much Do Seat Cushions Matter? Listen For Yourself.
Here's an interesting study posted to the SynAudCon Forum from…
Small Room Acoustics in the Zoom Era
by Pat Brown
Solving the acoustical problems of small spaces…
Idealized Models Help Us Understand Real-World Audio and Acoustic Concepts
Theoretical objects and concepts serve as references for understanding the physical world and real-world audio and acoustic concepts.
Common Misconceptions About “Reverberation”
Reverberation has many misconceptions. In a clear and concise way, this article does an excellent job clarifying some common ones.
Capturing the Room Impulse Response with an Ambisonic Mic
This article will present comparative result between omni mic…