The principles of a new class of acoustic radiator (DML) are described and the counter-intuitive result for broad-band frequency independent acoustic radiation established. It is demonstrated that a low-loss panel with optimal modal distribution produces a flat power response. A simple mechanical model is presented to calculate the mean velocity within the panel as a function of frequency and intrinsic properties.

Authors: Harris, Neil; Hawksford, Malcolm J.
Affiliations: New Transducers Ltd., Huntingdon, UK ; University of Essex, Colchester, Essex, UK(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 103 (September 1997) Paper Number: 4526
Publication Date: September 1, 1997 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Loudspeakers
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