Opens in a new tab

AES E-Library

← Back to search

Convention Paper

A Case Study on Sound Reproduction and Acoustic Enhancement in Concert Halls Using Wave Field Synthesis

Authors: Casdorff, Max; Kuhn-Rahloff, Clemens; Moser, Roger; Rosenthal, Matthias; Casdorff, Max

AES Convention 124 · Paper 7466 · May 2008

Abstract

This paper presents the wave fields synthesis system under construction at the National Conservatory of Music Detmold (Germany). The system is dedicated to sound reproduction for artistic purposes at the Tonmeister department (Erich Thienhaus Institute) and to an enhancement of room acoustics. The system comprises 346 independent loudspeaker channels, including a horizontal loudspeaker array all around the auditory (500 seats) and ceiling loudspeakers. Since the hall is used for a broad repertoire comprising of chamber music, romantic orchestra instrumentations, organ concerts, contemporary music, etc., the hall will be equipped with a variable room acoustic system. The paper presents perceptual aspects of system design, concerning the direct sound and diffuse field as well as practical implementations for WFS rendering.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 124
AES Convention
124
Paper number
7466
Publication date
May 6, 2008
Session subject
Room and Architectural Acoustics; Sound Reinforcement
Affiliation
sonic emotion ag (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper