2-7. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS
The following list gives brief descriptions of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments. The data for them was recorded at the locations described using sophisticated sound field measurement equipment.
*The channel level balance between the left rear effect speaker and the right rear effect speaker may vary depending on the sound field you are listening to. This is due to the fact that most of these sound field recreations are actual acoustic environments.
1. CONCERT HALL: | 3. JAZZ CLUB: |
A large round concert hall with a rich surround effect. | A jazz club in New York. It is in a basement and has a relatively |
Pronounced reflections from all directions emphasize the | spacious floor area. The reflection pattern is similar to that of a |
extension of sounds. You will experience the sound field with a | small hall. |
great deal of presence sitting at about the center position near |
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the stage. |
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This sound field is also effective for karaoke. This is because |
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you feel as if you are standing on a real stage. |
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2. CHURCH: | 4. ROCK CONCERT: |
A church in Tokyo shaped like a cross. There is the altar at the | The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music. The data for |
upper side of the “cross”, and a pipe organ at the opposite side | this program was recorded at LA’s “hottest” rock club. |
(the lower side of the cross). It is a very unique shape with |
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walls all leaning inside, and pillars standing by the side of walls |
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only. The sound field has moderate reverberations of which |
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time is 2.5 seconds. |
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