Monday, 30 January 2012

Acoustic treatment

As part of my research for acoustical treatment, I have found images of a band named "Carnivores" doing a live performance which was broadcast on the radio.
These images clearly show how acoustic panelling is used to limit spillage, as preventing it entirely would be completely impractical in this particular situation, will also be the case in my honours project recordings.






Whilst availability will determine whether or not I can place panelling between sound sources, it is possible for me to set amplifiers up that they are facing away from one another, as well as the drum kit.
This means that the sound spillage being picked up by microphones will be reflection of the original sound source, meaning the sound waves will have lost some for their energy by the time they are picked up.

 By doing this, I hope to limit the volume of sound spillage present within the record. 

In addition, I will place acoustic panelling in front of the amplifier where possible, however I will make an effort not to avoid breaking the lines of site between band members.

I will also raise the amplifier off of the floor to prevent sound waves from reverberating through the floor and causing the microphone stand to vibrate which will transmit the sound waves to the microphones.

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