Modern acoustic measurements on Canadian stages

Authors

  • J.P.M. O'Keefe Barman Swallow Associates, Rexdale, Ont., Canada
  • M. Bracken Barman Swallow Associates, Rexdale, Ont., Canada

Keywords:

acoustic variables measurement, architectural acoustics, acoustic measurements, stage acoustics, reverberance

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to add to the database of stage acoustics measurements proposed by Gade (1989) and Naylor (1988). Some of the results are shown. A fundamental conflict in stage acoustics is the performer's need to hear both herself and her colleagues. In a hall where an orchestra was provided with significant control of the stage acoustics, the authors measurements indicate that these conflicting requirements were superseded by the listener's desire for greater reverberance

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Published

1991-09-01

How to Cite

1.
O’Keefe J, Bracken M. Modern acoustic measurements on Canadian stages. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 1991 Sep. 1 [cited 2025 Feb. 18];19(4):21-2. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/650

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 4 (1991)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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