The last 20 years have seen a vast increase in knowledge concerning the application and design of sound diffusors used in architectural acoustics. An ability to predict, measure, quantify, and optimize the scattering from surfaces has been developed. The addition of numerous surface types has expanded the acoustical palette significantly. New diffusors have found widespread use in all facets of architectural acoustic design. The historical development of sound-diffusing surfaces that have predictable performance is reviewed and their applications are illustrated.

Authors: D'Antonio, Peter; Cox, Trevor
Affiliations: RPG Diffusor Systems, Inc., Upper Marlboro, MD ; Department of Acoustics and Audio Engineering, University of Salford, Salford, UK(See document for exact affiliation information.)
JAES Volume 46 Issue 11 pp. 955-976; November 1998
Publication Date: November 1, 1998 Import into BibTeX
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