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by Alexander Refsum Jensenius 2 days ago

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Acoustics

The study of sound encompasses its production, transmission, and effects, which include both biological and psychological impacts. In the realm of acoustics, various fundamental concepts such as frequency, speed of sound, and sound waves play a crucial role.

Acoustics

Acoustics

Digital sound

Window size
Compression
Containers
Bit rate
Sampling rate
Sampling theorem

Nyquist frequency

Digitization
DAC
ADC

Electro-acoustics

Speakers
Actuators
Headphones
Loudspeakers
Microphones
Contact
Condenser
Dynamic

Instrument acoustics

Organology
Frequency range
Instruments

Room acoustics

Reverberation
T60
Sound alterations
Absorption
Diffusion
Diffraction
Reflection
Materials
Modes
Flutter echo
Standing waves

Online calculator

Room size and shape

Fundamental concepts

Speed of sound
Iron

5120 m/s

Water

1481 m/s

Air

343 m/s

Sound pressure level
3dB rule

Perceived as twice as loud

Inverse-square-law
decibel = dB
Time vs frequency domain
Fourier transform
Beating waves
Glicol
Complex waves
Phase
Frequency
Hertz = Hz
Sound waves
Vibrations
Evelyn Glennie

Definitions

Cause and effect
ANSI/ASA S1.1-2013
(b) Those qualities of a room that, together, determine its character with respect to auditory effects.
(a) Science of sound, including its production, transmission, and effects, including biological and psychological effects
ἀκουστικός (akoustikos): "of or for hearing, ready to hear"
Types of acoustics