Advances in room acoustics design for educational audio studios

Abstract

Improved behavior, comfort, and performance are critical in creating today’s audio recording and post production educational facilities. As these facilities continue to grow and become more widespread in high school and secondary learning institutions, the challenges that they present also continue to grow. Fundamental acoustic behavior remains paramount, but unique considerations associated with the teaching aspect of these rooms present some interesting issues. These include isolation issues, internal room acoustic performance, and interfacing with teaching and industry commercial ergonomic needs (among others). This presentation will use the recently completed Berklee College of Music Studio Complex (Boston, MA) as its prime example and should be associated with a technical tour of the studios provided during the conference.