Practical applications and limitations for analog auralizations.
Richard A. Vedvik · The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America · 2011
Developing auralizations of irregularly shaped or small spaces proves to be a challenge for computer software to achieve a natural representation of the original recording. Analog auralizations are discussed using scaled wavelengths, high-bandwidth loudspeakers, and high-bitrate and high-bandwidth measurement equipment, effectively capturing the sound of the analog room. This paper discusses the practical applications and limitations of scale model analog acoustic auralizations. Impulse responses and auralizations of anechoic musical performances in a 1:5 scale music practice room are presented to demonstrate the fine tuning capability of the technique. Interference from outside sources such as ultrasonic emissions of modern electronics is also discussed.