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 channel and the right rear effect channel may be different depending on the sound field you are listening to. This is due to the fact that most of these are recreations of actual acoustic environments.

1. CONCERT HALL 1

 

2. CONCERT HALL 2

 

Hall A in Europe:

This is a large fan-shaped concert hall in

Hall C in Europe:

A classic shoe-box type concert hall with

 

Munich which has approximately 2500

 

approximately 1700 seats. Pillars and

 

seats. Almost the whole interior is made of

 

ornate carvings create extremely complex

 

wood. There is relatively little reflection

 

reflections. Those reflections and the

 

from the right and left walls, and sounds

 

reflections from all directions of the hall

 

spread finely and beautifully.

 

produce a very full, rich sound.

Hall B in Europe:

This is a large shoe-box type concert hall

Hall D in U.S.A.:

This is a large 2600-seat concert hall in the

 

with approximately 2500 seats. Almost the

 

United States which features a fairly

 

whole interior except the ceiling is made of

 

traditional European design. The interior is

 

wood, including mahogany reflective

 

relatively simple, suggesting an American

 

panels. Special reflective paneling above

 

taste. Sound of the middle and high

 

the stage produces strong frontal

 

frequencies are richly and beautifully

 

reflections which tend to reinforce the

 

reproduced.

 

direct sound from the stage. This hall has a

 

 

 

very solid, powerful sound.

 

 

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