1 dB makes a difference!
Attended the IOA conference “Futures in Acoustics: Today’s research – Tomorrow’s careers” a couple of weeks ago. Prof. Mike Barron (University of Bath) lectured on ‘The development of concert hall design – a 111 year experience’.
Inspiring lecture addressing the scientific progress of Auditorium acoustics from 1900 to present time:
- shape of concert halls
- measures for music auditoria
- scale models
- ...
were some of the topics considered.
Two things I particularly remember: importance of sound levels and that changes of only about 1 dB can be perceived.
Something to take into consideration when planning the acoustics for more "common" rooms?
