Out Of The Pits
Why is it that some opera houses support and enhance the singers and others muffle them? Why do pit orchestras overwhelm singers in some houses, while too weak in others
Controlling Sound In Large Venues
The build-up of low frequency amplified sound, or excessive is a common problem that occurs in spaces for amplified music such as nightclubs, concert
Great Acoustic Expectations
Acoustic design for large performance spaces has come a long way. Concert halls and opera houses are being planned or built in Orlando, Las Vegas (really!),
Now Hear This: High School Acoustics
This is my first in a series of occasional ramblings about acoustics and sound. In our experience, performance venues fall into three or four broad categories