Tag Archive for: Loudspeakers

Line Array Limitations

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Knowing the line array limitations is the key to using them properly.

By Dale Shirk

Line array loudspeakers are a popular tool these days. But are they always the best choice? In the interest of preserving Syn-Aud-Con’s slide-rule geek image, … Read more

Interpolated Balloons

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By Jeremy Johnston

Jeremy Johnston addresses this question, “What are interpolated balloons?”

When we use modeling programs to predict the direct field coverage of a loudspeaker system in a space, we depend on the loudspeaker model to show all of … Read more

Why Use a "70.7 Volt" System?

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By Pat Brown

Pat Brown answers this question, Why Use a “70.7 Volt” System?  He also clears up some common misconceptions about 70.7V distribution systems.

That’s a good question, and one that causes a lot of confusion among audio practitioners. … Read more

Time or Frequency?

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Theory and Practice by Dale Shirk

Dale Shirk will help us get a better understanding of time and frequency and how they will affect our decisions as audio practitioners.

Much of what we do in audio and acoustics has both … Read more

Ideal vs Real Loudspeaker Directivity

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By Pat Brown

Understanding the ideal loudspeaker directivity will form an understanding of the trade-offs involved in real-world devices.

When it comes to loudspeakers and the audio marketplace, one word comes to mind-diversity. How can there be so many different … Read more

Measured vs. Predicted Loudspeaker Array Response

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 Meaningful Metrics – By Pat Brown

Many designers use arrayed loudspeakers to cover the audience. Computer modeling must be used to determine the array behavior. This study compares the measured vs. predicted response of a 3-horn array.

Room modeling programs … Read more

The Bigger Picture on Equalization

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By Pat Brown

Equalization of a loudspeaker is usually done on-axis.  In this article, Pat Brown suggests a modification to this approach.

The procedure often followed for equalizing a loudspeaker is to place the measurement microphone on-axis and adjust for … Read more

Axial Sensitivity – Sense and Sensitivity

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By Jeremy Johnston

One of the many specifications included in loudspeaker specification sheets is the Axial Sensitivity of the loudspeaker. This article clears up some confusion on this topic.

One of the many specifications included in loudspeaker specification sheets is … Read more

What's a DLL? and when do I need one?

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By Pat Brown

This article addresses some specifics of the direct field prediction process, specifically the sound radiation patterns from loudspeaker arrays and if DLL is a useful too.

The predictions performed by acoustic prediction software can be divided into … Read more

Which Impedance? Nominal Minimum / Maximum Average

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By Pat Brown

This article addresses three dominant reasons for measuring the impedance of a loudspeaker.

The impedance of a loudspeaker characterizes the opposition that it presents to current flowing from the amplifier. The impedance is both complex and frequency-dependent. … Read more