Especially in large rooms and open spaces there are still to be found different systems of sound irradiation. The article provides a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of the two irradiation systems. The mathematical-physical background is explained herewith, and it is demonstrated that hybrid solutions may also offer advantages. Finally the author describes examples.

Author: Ahnert, Wolfgang
Affiliation: Institut fur Kulturbauten, Berlin, W-Germany
AES Convention: 73 (March 1983) Paper Number: 1973
Publication Date: March 1, 1983 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Sound Reinforcement and Room Acoustics
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