Acoustic Knowledge Base

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What Are Room Modes

Room modes are resonances at specific frequencies inside a room, which are related to the room’s dimensions. There are three types of modes in a room: axial, tangential, and oblique. The axial modes are easiest to visualize since they rely...

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Early Reflection Points

Early reflection points, first reflection points, or “mirror point” are semi-technical terms used to describe a phenomenon common to all enclosed spaces no matter the size: direct sound from the loudspeakers will arrive at the listener’s ears before the reflected...

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Room Acoustics Primer

For those of you who are new to room acoustics, here’s an acoustic primer to help you get started. If you prefer, you can also dowload a printable PDF. Room Acoustics Primer Basics on Acoustics Let’s take a look at...

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