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The Latest Advances in Predicting Sound System Performance in Real Spaces: Combining Intuitive User Interface with Acoustically Relevant Output

Authors: Birkle, Thomas K.; Jacob, Kenneth D.

AES Conference: 6th International Conference: Sound Reinforcement · Paper 6-011 · May 1988

Abstract

A computer program for prediction of sound system performance is presented. A finite element model provides an accurate geometric and acoustic representation of the sound system's environment. Loudspeakers may be placed to simulate a wide variety of sound system layout strategies, and the relative merits of each readily assessed. Sound field calculations include: spatial maps of direct field coverage, temporal representations of both direct and reflected sound as well as directional information from a listener's point of view. Advanced development will cover prediction of intelligibility, a revised reverberant field calculation and the use of color to represent multiple parameters.

Details

Published in
AES Conference: 6th International Conference: Sound Reinforcement
Paper number
6-011
Publication date
May 6, 1988
Session subject
Sound Reinforcement
Affiliation
Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Conference Paper