Subwoofer array design for optimal performance and minimal noise pollution in the Roman theatre of Italica, Spain
Conference paper
Kopplin, C., Gomez-Agustina, L. and Grilo Bensusan, A. (2023). Subwoofer array design for optimal performance and minimal noise pollution in the Roman theatre of Italica, Spain. Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE). https://doi.org/10.3397/in_2022_0333
Authors | Kopplin, C., Gomez-Agustina, L. and Grilo Bensusan, A. |
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Type | Conference paper |
Abstract | Subwoofer arrays are widely used in live sound events. However, the performance of sound systems and the generated environmental noise pollution in the vicinity of Roman theatres is not well researched and documented. The investigation aimed to determine the most suitable subwoofer array configuration for an outdoor Roman theatre according to their low frequency coverage across the audience area and overspill on nearby residential areas. Performance suitability was determined by measuring the overall sound pressure (dBA) and spectrum levels of the arrays within the audience area at several locations representative of nearby residential areas. The Array Performance Rating (APR) was calculated for each array configuration to complement performance assessments. Results showed a notorious difference between coupled and uncoupled arrays, as well as between ground-based and flown subwoofer configurations. It was proven that the flown point source array offered overall less sound pressure levels and spectral variability in the audience plane and it caused the least environmental noise pollution. The conclusions drawn from this study can provide valuable guidance applicable to future sound system deployments and reconstruction projects of ancient outdoor theatres of similar architectural and environmental characteristics. |
Keywords | amphitheatre, roman, subwoofer array, outdoor sound system, |
Year | 2023 |
Journal | INTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings |
Publisher | Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE) |
Journal citation | 265 (5), pp. 2331-2341 |
ISSN | 0736-2935 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3397/in_2022_0333 |
Web address (URL) | https://internoise2022.org/ |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Publication dates | |
Online | 01 Feb 2023 |
01 Feb 2023 | |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 31 May 2022 |
Deposited | 30 Jun 2022 |
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