The following article is based on a published White Paper Report written by Dr. Peter D'Antonio President/CEO of RPG Inc. - the worlds leading authority on diffusion technology.
The audio product created in a studio needs to sound similar in a wide range of listening environments. Thus the audio product must be transferable to these different environments, the same for the rehearsal mix, which needs to be transferred to the Live Stage.
This industry is conscious of electronic distortion, but acoustic distortion is often overlooked in the pursuit of more electronic equipment.
Experience the difference and LISTEN TO THE MUSIC,NOT THE ROOM!
When the sound from a loudspeaker encounters the boundaries of a room, a very complex series of reflections occur. It is very difficult to isolate the direct sound alone, because these reflections interact with it and among themselves to produce a wide range of effects, which we call acoustical distortion. If proper acoustic design is not utilized, a room will introduce sonic distortion which prevents the Musicians from hearing the detailed information the loudspeakers and electronics are capable of delivering.
The Acoustic Distortion introduced by a room can be so influential that it dominates the overall sonic impression.
The causes of acoustic distortion are:-
Modal Coupling - the acoustical coupling between the speakers and listener with the room’s modal pressure variations or room modes.
Speaker-Boundary Interference - the coherent interaction between the direct sound and the omni-directional early reflections from the room’s adjacent boundaries.
Comb Filtering - the coherent constructive and destructive interference between the direct sound and early reflections.
Sound Diffusion - the spatial and temporal reflection pattern due to mid and late arriving reflections.
When one stops and realises that the speaker / room interface is your acoustical microscope, it seems prudent to strive for the ultimate sonic resolution.
The acoustical treatment in our rooms will make more of an audible difference than any piece of electronic hardware, speaker, or cable!
ACOUSTIC DISTORTION AFFECTS THE PERCEPTION OF SOUND!
At Stag Studios we strive for the best in sound conditioned rooms, leaving you & your band to have a productive night!
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