Counterintuitive? Cardioid Subwoofers Can Be A Bit Claustrophobic
Investigating what happens to directivity when a cardioid sub is placed underneath a stage.
December 11, 2020
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Investigating what happens to directivity when a cardioid sub is placed underneath a stage.
Exploring the basic concepts, and some common mythology, about the art and science of sound reinforcement.
Combine two equal level sources: Do we get +3 dB or +6 dB? The correct answer is yes. And there are even more possible outcomes as well.
Exploring more basic concepts, and some common mythology, about the art and science of sound reinforcement.
Human judgment will always be part of the equation, because the analyzer only knows how to answer certain questions.
Here’s a handy quiz for checking your knowledge about audio power. Know that right upfront, the answer to every question is “It depends!” But what’s really being asked is “WHAT does it depend on?”
Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each type of amplifier and selecting one that makes sense for the application.
Taking advantage of an opportunity to experiment and improve the results at a recurring event.
While it might be possible to attain stated max levels from that box, it’ll probably only happen once… and it might catch fire.
