Target SPL and Required Amplifier Size

Sound system designers must calculate sound pressure level from given loudspeaker/amplifier specifications. Here are the steps, presented in a logical and intuitive manner.

Basic Definitions of Integrating SPL Meters

By Ivo Mateljan The following functions are available in the ARTA™ virtual SPL meter:

A Do-it-Yourself Guide to Computing the Speech Transmission Index

By Farrel Becker In this article, Farrel Becker shares the steps…

Dynamic Range – More Bits, More Footroom

By Steve Barbar In this article, Steve Barbar addresses the term…

Piezo Magic – Accurate Gain Structure Using a Common Device

By Pat Brown Pat Brown will show you a way to set gain structure…

The Forward-Referenced Interface

Tips and Tricks by Rick ChinnConnecting computers into audio…

Sound System Designers Site Surveys – Three things to Consider

By Pat Brown Sound System Designers site surveys should include…

Reductions in Speech Modulation

By Pat BrownThe Speech Transmission Index is a measure of the…

How Loud is a Shuttle Launch?

By Pat Brown How Loud is a Shuttle Launch? Pat Brown decided…

Acoustic Measurements Without Computers

By Pat Brown In this article, Pat Brown shows how to record acoustic…