In this first-in-a-series FRONT of HOUSE Tech Feature, author David K. Kennedy answers some FAQ’s relating to sub drivers and enclosures that are well suited… Read More »The Best Concert Sound Sub Drivers and Enclosures
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Consultants must communicate the need to develop the use of A/V technology to their venue design clients. Well-designed acoustics and technical systems represent a necessity… Read More »Planning for Both High-Performance Acoustics and Media Systems
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The past generation of large concert loudspeakers has been dominated by line arrays. While line arrays maybe well-suited to arenas, outdoor music festivals and stadium… Read More »DYI Loudspeaker Design: The B&C 215-DCX
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Past articles in this series have explored room acoustics and sound systems, focusing on ways to enhance the audience listening experience. But how does concert… Read More »Basics of Sound Isolation and Sound Level Compliance
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After reminiscing with my fearless editor about sound theory and some “in the trenches” live sound design stories, he challenged me to share some of… Read More »Sound System Design: Stories from the Trenches
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Are your sonic issues due to loudspeaker system performance, room acoustics — or both? This month, let’s take a look at the acoustical fields in… Read More »Can EQ Really Solve Room Acoustical Problems?
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Although this subject has been covered here before, this month let’s do a quick refresher on options for P.A. subwoofer configurations, with links back to… Read More »Back to Basics: Directional Subwoofer Arrays
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Last month (FOH, April, 2021, page 23) David Kennedy published text and images extracted from Chapter 10 of Acoustics in Worship by Richard A. Honeycutt… Read More »Preferred Acoustics of Performance Spaces and Sanctuaries, Part 2
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Note: This text is extracted from Acoustics in Worship (© 2015 Elektor International Media, London) by noted author / consultant / designer / electroacoustics expert… Read More »Preferred Acoustics of Performance Spaces and Sanctuaries, Part 1
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Note: In last month’s FRONT of HOUSE (Feb. 2021, page 17), we offered an introduction on architectural acoustics, with a focus on the topic of… Read More »Architectural Acoustics 201
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Not long ago I was doing an internet search on some specific acoustical problems, looking for soundproofing products or solutions (my neighbor runs noisy power… Read More »Architectural Acoustics 101
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Note: Even with the clocks changing to standard time and the approach of winter solstice on Dec. 21, socially distanced outdoor events with (P.A. systems)… Read More »Improving Outdoor Sound during Covid-19, Part II
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