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Journal Article

Sound Systems for Orchestra and Grand Opera

Authors: Beranek, Leo L.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 14 · Issue 2 · pp. 107–114 · April 1966

Abstract

Sound systems have been installed in halls and outdoor facilities for the amplification of orchestral and operatic music. Most systems employ a central or stereo loudspeaker channel at the front of the audience. (In one system the direct and early sound travel to the listeners unamplified.) Other channels of distributed loudspeakers above the audience are fed from appropriate time delays or through positive-feedback systems. Condenser-cardioid microphones are usually employed for separate pickup of orchestra, opera singers or soloists.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
107–114
Publication date
April 6, 1966
Affiliation
Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc., Cambridge, MA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article