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Journal Article

Acoustic Requirements of Stereo Recording Studios

Authors: Volkmann, John E.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 14 · Issue 4 · pp. 324–327 · October 1966

Abstract

The need for a high degree of acoustic isolation between multiple channel pickups in the recording of stereophonic sounds has emphasized the need for not only close up directional microphone and lower reverberation times but a more careful consideration of the disposition and orientation of all reflecting surfaces which give rise to early or short time reflections in the environs of the microphone pickups, the original sound sources and performers. Accordingly, this paper reviews the basic requirements of good studio acoustic design from the viewpoint of the control of the early reflected energy as well as the control of the direct and reverberant energy components in the studio space. The paper also includes comments on control room acoustics and monitoring loudspeaker placement.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
14
Issue
4
Pages
324–327
Publication date
October 6, 1966
Affiliation
RCA Laboratories, Princeton, NJ (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article