An Examination Of Bandwidth, Dynamic Range And Normal Operating Levels
The nature of peak and average levels of music and speech, methods of dealing with signal peaks, and more.
The nature of peak and average levels of music and speech, methods of dealing with signal peaks, and more.
Deploying an array with the proper vertical coverage angle is the first – and most widely recognized – factor, but there’s a lot more that goes into creating the right fit to attain uniformity in the audience geometry.
Just because you “like” a song or even “know” it doesn’t guarantee that it was well recorded, so using it as playback material to check results when tuning a system may not give the desired result. (An audio version of this article is also available for download.)
Examining whether or not real-world line arrays exhibit expected line source behavior, and more importantly, when and where in space such behavior is observed.
Researching the impact of drop ceiling tiles utilizing two key parameters of how sound behaves within a room.
Loudspeakers are not so easily defined as arrayable or not arrayable – they all possess both characteristics to some degree, and in practice the issue is complex and involves an understanding of several key factors.
On most shows, I have less than 15 minutes available to work on the tuning of the PA and address any quirks, which isn’t a lot of time. So how do I get the most out of the time I do have?
Depending on venue size, event type, and personal preference, different techniques may be appropriate. Here we go through them…
Despite the challenges, when recommended procedures are followed using quality test equipment, it’s possible to make good, repeatable measurements.
Accounting for the increased offset in capsule depth between dynamic and condenser mics and the impact it has on “sensitivity.”
Comparing measurements to determine if a standard graphic equalizer is capable of producing the types of curves used in system optimization.
Whether on tour for months together or collaborating for a single day, mutual respect and a collective desire for superb audio should be at the heart of the partnership.
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