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Convention Paper

An Unusual Nightclub Sound Reinforcement System

Authors: Tappan, Peter W.

AES Convention 35 · Paper 626 · October 1968

Abstract

A sound system empllying 77 ceiling-mounted distributed loudspeakers has been installed in a 350-seat nightclub. The system provides directional realism by utilizing the precedence effect. Live sound sources are reinforced by -precedence loudspeakers- over the stage valance, while signals to overhead loudspeakers are appropriately delayed by an acoustical delay unit. Other features include variable electronic reverberation, slightly delayed monitor sound to performers for enhanced self-audibility, and approximately one kilowatt of available audio power.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 35
AES Convention
35
Paper number
626
Publication date
October 6, 1968
Affiliation
Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc., Downers Grove, IL (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper