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Convention Paper

Sound System Design for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games

Authors: Omachi, Ryoichi; Leonard, Damian; Rowe, Damian; Takeuchi, Mac

AES Convention 110 · Paper 5357 · May 2001

Abstract

Sydney 2000 Olympic Games were held in city of Australia from September 15 to October 1, 2000 with more than 10,000 athletes in 300 events. We have designed the sound systems for 34 venues where included not only indoor but also outdoor events. Computer Acoustic Simulation software was originally developed to support designing sound system for each venue. It summarizes to maintain high quality sound and good intelligibility in case of long distance transmission even for outdoor venues by using digital technology. Furthermore sound pressure level (SPL) of each venue was measured during the actual Games. This paper describes how sound systems for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games were designed and performed.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 110
AES Convention
110
Paper number
5357
Publication date
May 6, 2001
Session subject
Room Acoustics & Sound Reinforcement
Affiliation
Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd., Yokohama, Japan ; Integral Event Service, NSW, Australia ; Greater Union Entertainment Technology, NSW, Australia (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper