Rock and Pop Venues: Acoustic and Architectural Design

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This new edition of this standard work adds several new information the book, so that sound engineering and architects can better assess the acoustic value of a Rock and Pop Venue. In particular, new insights to the influence of sound absorbers in reflected and important ISO standards are included into the new edition.
Based on the first ever scientific investigations on recommendable acoustics for amplified music conducted by the author, this book sets forward precise guidelines for acoustical engineers to optimize the acoustics in existing or future halls for amplified music.

It Gives precise guidelines on how to design the

acoustics in venues that present amplified music Debates essential construction details, including

placement of sound system and use of possible building materials, in the

architectural design of new venues or the renovation of old ones Portrays 75 well-known European Rock & Pop venues,

their architecture and acoustic properties. 20 venues were rated for their acoustics by music

professionals leading to an easy-to-use assessment methodology