Studio and Control Room Design Ch. 4

Question 1

Diffraction

Answer 1

A sound spreading around the surface.

Question 2

Diffusion

Answer 2

The uniform distribution of sound energy in a room so that its intensity throughout the room is approximately uniform.

Question 3

Standing waves occur if _____

Answer 3

A studio has reflective parallel walls which makes sound waves reinforce themselves as they continuously bounce between opposing surfaces.

Question 4

Flutter echoes

Answer 4

Multiple short reflections produce a ringing decay of varying duration.

Question 5

What four factors influence how sound behaves in an acoustic environment?

Answer 5

Sound isolation, room dimensions, room shape, and room acoustics.

Question 6

The factors in designing an appropriate acoustic recording space are ____

Answer 6

Warmth, intimacy, clarity, and auditory source width.

Question 7

Warmth

Answer 7

A sonic quality usually associated with the lower frequencies and increased reverb time.

Question 8

Intimacy

Answer 8

Relates to being a part of the performance and connected with the performers.

Question 9

Clarity

Answer 9

Refers to the ability to hear sonic detail (lyrics or attack). Clarity increases as the direct-to-reverberant sound ratio decreases.

Question 10

Auditory Source Width

Answer 10

Refers to how wide a sound source is perceived to be compared with how wide it actually is.

Question 11

True or False

A studio should be designed to break up paths of sound waves, increase flutter echo, yet decrease standing waves.

Answer 11

False