Practical Instruction on the Art and Science of Acoustic Design and Architecture

• Determine how sound propagates in open and enclosed spaces
• Measure sound-pressure levels and work with decibels
• Analyze the characteristics of room modal resonances
• Treat rooms for optimal early reflections, reverberation, and diffusion
• Minimize acoustic distortion, comb-filter effects, and HVAC interference
• Construct high-quality stereo and surround-sound listening rooms
• Design personal and professional recording studios and control rooms
• Understand the acoustics of auditoriums and concert halls
• Optimize room designs using measurement, modeling, and auralization software