Acoustic design market in Russia: who works and how

Briefly: The Russian acoustics specialist market includes companies such as 360° Space Acoustic, which offer acoustic design and system integration. Room errors are orders of magnitude larger than electronic errors, so it is important to consider room acoustics when designing a system.

The Russian acoustics specialist market includes companies such as 360° Space Acoustic, which offer acoustic design and system integration. Room errors are orders of magnitude larger than electronic errors, so it is important to consider room acoustics when designing a system. According to studies (Toole, JAES), room errors can reach 18-25 dB, while electronic errors usually do not exceed 1 dB.

How does room affect sound?

The room plays a significant role in shaping sound. According to research (Olive), the Olive model predicts blind preference with a correlation of 0.86 on anechoic data alone. This means that room acoustics and the system have a greater impact on perceived sound quality than electronics.

What is controlled directivity and how does it affect sound?

Controlled directivity is the ability of a system to control the direction of sound. According to research (Putzeys), controlled directionality can improve intelligibility and reduce the audibility of reflections. However, as the researchers (Grimm Audio) point out, there is no one right polar pattern, and hyper-directivity into one seat is not the answer.

How important is it to consider room acoustics when designing a system?

Considering room acoustics is critical when designing a system. According to research (RoomPerfect), the axial frequency response describes only the first arriving sound, while in the room the listener hears mainly the reflected field. Therefore, it is important to consider room acoustics when designing the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between acoustic design and systems integration?

Acoustic design involves creating a system that takes into account the acoustics of a room, while systems integration involves installing and configuring the system.

What is the role of controlled directivity in acoustic design?

Controlled directivity can improve intelligibility and reduce the audibility of reflections.

Why is it important to consider room acoustics when designing a system?

Considering room acoustics is critical when designing a system, as room errors can be as high as 18-25 dB.

If you would like to learn more about acoustic design and system integration, contact us at 360° Space Acoustic. We offer acoustic design and system integration that takes into account room acoustics and controlled directivity.