Acoustic Praxis: The Elephant in the Lab

In this very pertinent and opportune article, Jim DeGrandis discusses the important challenges of specifying acoustic materials. Specifically, his article discusses the need to update basic lab measurements and test data to improve the accuracy of the advanced design, modeling, and simulation tools that exist today. This article was originally published in audioXpress, August 2020.

From audio development and product design to acoustics! Read the Acoustic Solutions Round-Up and expert articles. Check out the NAD M10 Masters Series Streaming Amplifier review, then learn about Sound Liaison, a recording label translating live acoustical recordings in the best possible quality. Jan Didden reflects on "The Internal Life of Vacuum Tubes," and George Ntanavaras introduces his APR-17 Aperiodic Loudspeaker design. audioXpress August 2020, Focus on Acoustics, is now available in print and digital.

In this edition, learn about Habitat Soundscaping and how biophilic acoustics can cure noise in an open office, get the latest on precise low-frequency absorption, and why you should be exploring acoustic modeling software and simulation apps. Richard Honeycutt writes about sound masking, Christopher Paul explains more on current feedback amplifiers, we report on the High End 2018 show in Munich and Neville Roberts heads to Venice, Italy, to report on a unique live recording experience!

The August 2017 edition of audioXpress is now ready to download and on its way to print subscribers. Our Acoustics in Focus issue includes a round-up of First-Approach Acoustic Solutions, we highlight how JOCAVI Acoustic Shells enhance stage sound, and feature great articles by acoustic experts Jim DeGrandis, Ethan Winer, John Calder, and our own columnist Richard Honeycutt. Also in this issue, read our Munich High End 2017 report and reviews of the Celemony Melodyne 4 software and Primacoustic Recoil Stabilizers.

As stated in this month’s editorial, “Acoustics are part of this magazine’s mission.” This month, apart from our regular Sound Control column, audioXpress features a complete Acoustical Solutions product round-up; an introduction to Artnovion, a new company in the acoustic treatment segment; addresses how to eliminate room reflections in woofer measurements; and discusses bass trap myths. audioXpress August 2016 also includes the High End 2016 show report and much more. Download your copy now!