Report of the meeting of the SC-04-03 Working Group on loudspeaker modeling and measurement, held online, 2024-10-03.
The meeting was convened by chair Charlie Hughes.
Present were Charlie Hughes, Steve Hutt, Rich Cabot, Brian Long, Bruce Olson, Peter Mapp, Tom Bland, David Murphy, Richard Bugg, Gerard Paul, David Felland, David Prince, Tim Habedank, Ian Robertson, Geoff Hill, Neil Shaw, James Hipperson, Brian Vessa.
The formal notice on patent policy was read.
The agenda and the report of the previous meeting, held in online, 2024-05-23, were approved as written.
AES-X168 Characterization of loudspeaker systems;
Scope: This document defines a set of characteristics of loudspeaker systems for inclusion in manufacturers' specification documents, and identifies the relevant methods of measurement. It considers loudspeaker *systems* for professional applications. They may be combinations of active and passive sub-systems. It is intended for users and designers of loudspeaker system installations.
CEDIA is working on a draft RP1 on loudspeaker characterization. It’s being driven by Anthony Grimani of Grimani Loudspeakers. Due to this and lack of interest to push X168 forward, we will postpone further work until the CEDIA standard or draft is available for review. DM will contact Walt Zerbe at CEDIA to try to get a copy of the current RP1 draft for us to review.
Liaisons:
Nothing to report.
New Projects
No new projects were proposed.
New Business
The next meeting will be held online in May 2025, scheduled in conjunction with the AES 158th Convention.
