Modeling of sound reinforcement systems and room acoustics in large and medium-size venues has become a standard in the audio industry. However, acoustic modeling of small rooms has not yet evolved into a widely accepted concept, mainly because of the unavailable tool set. This work introduces a practical and accurate software-based approach for simulating the acoustic properties of studio rooms based on FEM. A detailed case study is presented and modeling results are compared with measurements. It is shown that results match within given uncertainties. Also, it is indicated how the simulation software can be enhanced to optimize loudspeaker locations and place absorbers and diffusers in order to improve the acoustic quality of the space and thus the listening experience.

Authors: Schmalle, Holger; Noy, Dirk; Feistel, Stefan; Hauser, Gabriel; Ahnert, Wolfgang; Storyk, John
Affiliations: AFMG Ahnert Feistel Media Group, Berlin, Germany; WSDG Walters-Storyk Design Group, Basal, Switzerland(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 131 (October 2011) Paper Number: 8457
Publication Date: October 19, 2011 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Room Acoustics
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