Comparative Performance of Three Types of Directional Devices Used as Concert-Sound Loudspeaker Array Elements

Fidlin PF, Carlson DE. Comparative Performance of Three Types of Directional Devices Used as Concert-Sound Loudspeaker Array Elements. J Audio Eng Soc. 1990;38(4):271-295. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=6035

@article{Fidlin1990_6035,
  author = {Fidlin, Paul F. and Carlson, David E.},
  title = {{Comparative Performance of Three Types of Directional Devices Used as Concert-Sound Loudspeaker Array Elements}},
  journal = {Journal of the Audio Engineering Society},
  volume = {38},
  number = {4},
  pages = {271--295},
  year = {1990},
  month = apr,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=6035}
}

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AB  - A number of approaches have been used in the design of concert-sound loudspeaker arrays. The basic requirements for large-scale sound reinforcement are introduced, and the acoustic power summation of multiple sources is investigated in terms of amplitude response, directivity, and time delay. Experimental data are presented for a variety of multidimensional horn arrays, demonstrating the effect of spacing and angular displacement between source elements as a function of the directional characteristics of the individual sources. This information is used to develop guidelines for the design of large-scale concert arrays.
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