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Acoustics Today
A Publication of the Acoustical Society of America
Volume 7, Issue 1 January 2011
Cover: Sydney Opera House
Photo credit: Pattanasak Rattanasiwamok (ShotsbyGun.com)
6 From the Editor
Articles:
7 In Search of a New Paradigm: How Do Our Parameters and Measurement Techniques Constrain Approaches to Concert Hall Design?— Larry Kirkegaard and Tim Gulsrud
Progress in concert hall design will require a paradigm shift in which measurements and new parameters are developed that are based on a closer engagement with the music performed in these unique spaces, informed by those who perform that music and those passionate listeners who both continue to seek perfection in the enjoyment of music.
15 Clarity, Cocktails, and Concerts: Listening in
Concert Halls—David Griesinger
How can we decode the complexities of music with only two ears?
24 From Sports Arena to Sanctuary: Taming a Texas-sized Reverberation Time—Russ Berger
The transformation of a sports arena to a new 16,000 seat worship center for America’s largest church resulted in a facility conversion of unprecedented scale
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29 Up in Knudsen’s Attic: Some Private Papers of Vern O. Knudsen—Neil A. Shaw
For many years the field of acoustics occupied a position similar to that of the forgotten man. Vern O. Knudsen was a major influence in providing a change.
36 Professional Studios—Marshall Long
Here’s another fine mess you have got me into.
Departments:
41 Co-sponsored Meeting Reports: The 2010 Summer Institute of the Concert Hall Research Group— Timothy J. Foulkes
44 Acoustical News—Elaine Moran
Acoustical news from around the country and around the world.
49 Books and Publications—Dick Stern
New and recent reports, publications, and brochures on acoustics.
52 Passings—Dick Stern
A farewell to colleagues.
Business Directory
54 Business card advertisements
55 Classifieds
Classified advertisements, including positions offered and positions desired.
56 Index to Advertisers
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