Optimum Measurement Locations for Large-Scale Loudspeaker System Tuning Based on First-Order Reflections Analysis

Moulin S, Corteel E, Montignies F. Optimum Measurement Locations for Large-Scale Loudspeaker System Tuning Based on First-Order Reflections Analysis. In: AES Convention 147. Audio Engineering Society; 2019. Paper 10234. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=20607

@inproceedings{Moulin2019_20607,
  author = {Moulin, Samuel and Corteel, Etienne and Montignies, François},
  title = {{Optimum Measurement Locations for Large-Scale Loudspeaker System Tuning Based on First-Order Reflections Analysis}},
  booktitle = {AES Convention 147},
  note = {Paper 10234},
  year = {2019},
  month = oct,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=20607}
}

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TI  - Optimum Measurement Locations for Large-Scale Loudspeaker System Tuning Based on First-Order Reflections Analysis
AU  - Moulin, Samuel
AU  - Corteel, Etienne
AU  - Montignies, François
T2  - AES Convention 147
M1  - Paper 10234
PY  - 2019
DA  - 2019/10/06
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PB  - Audio Engineering Society
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AB  - This paper investigates how first-order reflections impact the response of sound reinforcement systems over large audiences. On the field, only few acoustical measurements can be performed to drive tuning decisions. The challenge is then to select the right measurement locations so that it provides an accurate representation of the loudspeaker system response. Simulations of each first-order reflection (e.g., floor or side wall reflection) are performed to characterize the average frequency response and its variability over the target audience area. Then, the representativity of measurements performed at a reduced number of locations is investigated. Results indicate that a subset of eight measurement locations spread over the target audience area represents a rational solution to characterize the loudspeaker system response.
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