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Journal Article

Audio Engineering Improvements for Clavichords

Authors: Burhans, Ralph W.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 23 · Issue 8 · pp. 635–639 · October 1975

Abstract

Two experimental clavichords have been fabricated to study the problem of enhancing the acoustic loudness while at the same time preserving the fine timbre quality of this old predecessor of the modern piano. An electromagnetic string pickup exciting a resonant filter provides an electronic replica of the acoustic soundbox for use with a small amplifier system. A summary of recent work is presented.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
23
Issue
8
Pages
635–639
Publication date
October 6, 1975
Affiliation
Department of Electrical Engineering, Ohio University, Athens, OH (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article