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Convention Paper

The History of Audio and Sound Measurement

Authors: Ampel, Frederick J.; Uzzle, Ted

AES Convention 94 · Paper 3598 · March 1993

Abstract

In order to properly understand the sophisticated computerized measurement systems of today, it is proper and useful to examine the technological developments and systems that gave birth to the science of audio measurement. This paper will make the examination from both historical and a scientific perspectives, and cover the many forgotten scientists and theorists that contributed their ideas and their developments to the centuries-long process that brings us to the hardware and software of today.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 94
AES Convention
94
Paper number
3598
Publication date
March 6, 1993
Session subject
Measurement Techniques and Instrumentation
Affiliation
Technology Visions SA, Overland Park, KS ; Sound & Video Contractor, Overland Park, KS (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper