Abstract
Measurements in seven concert halls with balconies have been analyzed to establish the acoustic effects of balcony overhangs. It was found that overhangs reduce the late sound more than the early and that local reflections from back walls and soffits in the overhung section of the hall help to maintain sound level. In general, the most significant subjective effect of overhangs is seen to be a reduction in the sense of reverberation. Design considerations and criteria for overhang design are considered but there appear to be no obvious solutions to the dilemma of reduced reverberance other than striving to maintain a large enough vertical angle of view for listeners of the main body of the hall.
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