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Convention Paper

A Rehearsal Hall with Virtual Acoustics for Symphony Orchestras

Authors: Lokki, Tapio; Pätynen, Jukka; Peltonen, Timo; Salmensaari, Olli

AES Convention 126 · Paper 7695 · May 2009

Abstract

A solution for constructing a small rehearsal hall, the acoustics of which resembles the stage of a large concert hall is presented. The implemented system was evaluated both objectively with measurements and subjectively by collecting feedback from professional musicians. The subjective opinions were very positive and encouraging and the main objective was achieved. The electroacoustically enhanced rehearsal space sounded like a much bigger hall, although the sound pressure level increased less than one decibel. The presented solution is applicable in all spaces, which are not very reverberant by nature and where the height of the room is at least twice the standard room height.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 126
AES Convention
126
Paper number
7695
Publication date
May 6, 2009
Session subject
Room Acoustics
Affiliation
Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo, Finland; Akukon Consulting Engineers Ltd., Helsinki, Finland (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper