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room acoustics

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room acoustics [′rüm ə‚küs·tiks]
(acoustics)
The study of the behavior of sound waves in an enclosed room.

acoustics
1. The science of sound, including the generation, transmission, and effects of sound waves.
2. The totality of those physical characteristics of an auditorium or room (such as the size and shape of elements on the walls or ceiling which scatter sound, the amount of sound absorption, and noise level within the room) which affect an individual’s perception, and judgment, of the quality of speech and music produced in the room.


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And more importantly, the room acoustics of typical homes just cannot be conducive enough to let speakers deliver the sonics as they were meant to be.
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Chapter topics include: the fundamentals of sound, sound in the free field, perception of sound, reflection, diffraction, combo-filter effects, absorption, Schroeder diffusers, noise control in ventilating systems, acoustics of listening rooms, acoustics of small recording studios, acoustics of large halls, room acoustics measurement software, room optimizer, and room auralization.
 
 
 
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