Ocean Institute of Audio Technology

www.ocean institute.com.my

Course Title Instructor Course Description Course Objective

Introduction To Studio Acoustics (A 304) 3credit Ahmad Abdullah Discovering Sound Interaction in enclosed environment Upon completion of the course, students will have working knowledge of sound interactions in rooms as well as knowledge of manipulating frequency response, diffusion and reverberation. None. Handout materials will be distributed as necessary. Tutorial questions to test knowledge of topics, midterm examination and final exan1inations. 3-5 hour per week of out- of-class preparation are recommended Your final grade will be determined by consideration the following components at the indicated weight: Attendance Class participation Midterm projects Final project 10% 20% 30% 40%

Required Textbook Homework, Projects,

Final Grade Determination Topical Course Outline

Week:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

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l. Course overview and the introduction to acoustic principles Sound and Hearing I; The Basic of Sound. Sound and Hearing II; Characteristics of the ear Using CAD application to layout the solution and planning. Understanding a science dealing with shapes, size and room modes. Controlling noise between spaces I Acoustic Isolation Controlling noise between spaces II Doors and Windows Isolation Controlling Noise Within a Space Reflection, Absorption, and Diffusion. Controlling Noise from the outside Code & Testing: Heating, Ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) I 2. Adaptation of the acoustical conditions in a hall with electroacoustical systems for reverberation enhancement; Subjective room acoustics Subjective room acoustics; Proposal design and specifications; Summarize the actual aspect of the course studied.

Attendance Policy

If your 4th unexcused absence occurs before the "W" deadline (see below), the instructor will withdraw you from the course. If your fourth absence occurs after this deadline, a course grade of F will result.

Deadline for Course Withdraw OTAT 2010

5.00 pm. Neither the instructor nor the student may initiate a "W" after that date.

May September 2013 Semester

Course Synopsis This course sets forth the basic principles of acoustics as applied to recording studio; Method for acoustic treatments of rooms and stages used for live performances, recording and reproduction; the understanding of reverberation characteristics and noise reduction coefficients of acoustic materials; introduction to design factors for rooms, sound- locks, diffusers and the shape of enclosures for optimum characteristics; Analyze subjective acoustic experience in concert-hall. Students will perform 3 hours lecturing class per week with added homework and exercise. Each complete exercises which are required 2-4 hour of out-of-class preparation, can be upload any time before the following class into student owns exercise folder on dedicated server. Exercises not labeled properly will not be graded until the labeling is corrected. These will then be counted as late, Late exercises will lose a letter grade (5 points) per week that they are late. All exercises must be save here for participation credit.

Course Structure

Week 1
Course overview and the introduction to acoustic principles Introduction to acoustic principles Acoustic Isolation Frequency Balance Acoustic separation Reverberation Cost Factors Studio Types Professional music studios Audio-for-visual production environments Project studios Portable studios

Week 2
Sound and Hearing I - The Basic of Sound Wave Characteristic Reflection of Sound Diffraction of Sound The effects of obstacles on sound radiation and diffraction

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Frequency Response and Phase Harmonic content and Envelope Loudness Levels: The decibel Sound Pressure Level Power and Voltage

Week 3
Sound and Hearing II - Characteristics of the ear The characteristics of the ear Threshold of hearing Threshold of feeling Threshold of pain The psychoacoustics of hearing Auditory Perception Beats, Combination tones and Masking Perception of Direction Interaural intensity differences Interaural arrival-time differences The effects of the pinnae (outer ears) Perception of Space Direct sound Early Reflections Reverberation Doubling

Week 4
Using CAD application to layout solution and planning Introduction to CAD drawing Design Layout Paper size and scale Drawing space Grid Scale Title Block Layer, Class and Sheet layer Lines thickness and line styles Dimensioning Object properties Object Attribute

Week 5
Understanding a science dealing with shapes, size and room modes Shapes, sizes and modes

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Symmetry in room design Various acceptable symmetries Decoupling Room Modes Axial modes Tangential modes Oblique modes Dimensions of height, breadth and Length

Week 6
Controlling noise between spaces I Acoustic Isolation Space condition and area of concern Sound transmission Materials or assemblys barrier effect Penetration of noise other than the door Noise transfer other than speech Air-gap and Flanking paths Transmission loss Surface densities of common building materials Walls Floors Risers Ceiling Window and Doors ISO-Rooms and ISO Booths Noise Isolation within the Control Room Acoustic Partition

Week 7
Controlling noise between space II Isolation considerations: Doors and Windows Sliding doors Window systems Multiple glazing considerations High degree of isolation back-to-back doors Double-frame door Sound-rated doors Manufacturers acoustical doors Airlocks and sound lock Exterior and Interior window isolation Single-paned windows Double window

Week 8
Controlling Noise Within a Space Reflection, Absorption, and

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Diffusion Space condition and area of concern Structure borne noise Air borne noise Vibration of a solid structure Sound travels and its path The physical connections between the source Noise cause by reflection within space. The lake of absorption Reflection Standing waves within a room Flutter echo or Slap echo Room Reflection and Acoustic Reverberation and Direct sound Early reflection Absorption Absorption coefficients for various materials High-frequency absorption Low-frequency absorption Quarter-wavelength trap Pressure-zone trap Functional trap Diffusion The use of acoustic diffusers Specular reflection Reflection from the curved surfaces Reflection from methodically based diffusers Schroeder/reflective-phase-grating diffusers Wood strips and absorbent openings Diffraction and Refraction

Week 9
Controlling Noise from the outside Space condition and Area of concern Encapsulating the noise source Checking the weakest points Window and doors Corridor or side passage Traffic noises Barrier wall

Week 10

Code & Testing Codes: Impact Insulation Class (IIC) Noise Criteria (NC)

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Noise Level Reduction (NLR) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Sound Transmission Class (STC) Universal Building Code/International Building Code (UBC/IIC) Sound Transmission Loss (STL or TL) Standards/Testing: Noise Level Measurements Noise Criteria (NC) Noise Isolation Class (NIC) Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) Reverberation Time (RT 60)

Week 11
Heating, Ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC); Floor and Ceiling Air-conditioning System General mechanical noises A-B-C Weighting Source, Path and Receiver Attenuation and Regeneration

Floor and Ceiling Wall resting on floated floor Wall resting on existing floor Acoustical sealant and stop gap Method of overlapping

Week 12
Rooms with characteristic acoustics - The influence of the environment on the musicians and the music Design considerations Room character differences Construction options Live versus electronic reverberation The 20% rule Reverberant rooms and bright rooms Low frequency considerations in live rooms Orchestral rooms RT considerations Psychoacoustic considerations and special awareness Variable Acoustic

Week 13

Subjective room acoustics The relationship between properties of the physical sound field and the listeners subjective Impression Perceptual differences Some general remarks on reflections and The perceptibility of

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reflections Echoes and coloration speech transmission index

Week 14

Proposal design and specification The general requirement Realistic goals The complete system Very common mistakes Layout drawing Scope and specifications Bill of materials Presentation format Code and regulation
Summarize the actual aspect of the course studied.

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References Main references

Room Acoustic Fith Edition 2009. By Heinrich Kuttruff. Published by Elsevier Science Publisher. Philip Newell, Recording Studio Design, Second Edition, Copyright 2008, Philip Newell, Published by Elsevier Ltd. ISBN: 978-0-240-52086-5. David Miles Huber Robert E. Runstein,, Modern Recording Techniques Seventh Edition, Copyright 2010, Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-0-240-81069-0 Eric T. Smith, Primary Factors Governing Studio and Control Room Acoustics, Acoustics 101, Practical Guidelines for Constructing Accurate Acoustical Space, Copyright 1993, 2004 by Auralex Acoustic, Inc., www.auralex.com

Additional references
AIA CAD Layer Guidelines, U.S. National CAD standard for Architecture, Engineering, & Construction (A/E/C) Version 3.1, Copyright 1999-2005 National Institute of Building Sciences, www.nationalcadstanedard.org, CLG. Time saver standards for architectural design data. International edition 1983 by John Hancock Callender. Published by McGraw-Hill Book Co. Acoustic.com, Code & Testing, www.acoustics.com/codes_testing.asp.htm, 2003 - All Rights Reserved - Acoustics.com Trane, Fundamentals of HVAC Acoustic , Air Conditioning Clinic, A publication of Trane, American Standard Company, www.trane.com, pp. 18-20, 32-40

Supporting Software
Vectorworks Architect 2012, 2011 Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.vectorworks.net. Realtime Analyzer (RA) DSSF3 Version 5.0.2.0 Copyright 2000-2003 Yoshimasa Electronic Inc, http://www.ymec.com. Adobe Acrobat X Professional Version 10.1.0, Copyright 1984-2011 Adobe Systems Incorporated and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. http://www.adobe.com.

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Course Exercise
Course Title: Instructor: Week 1 Introduction To Studio Acoustic (A 304) Ahmad Abdullah Subject Course overview and the introduction to acoustic principles. Sound and Hearing I; The Basic of Sound. 1 Exercise Description Student have to get example of good studio layout on the net Student have to get some example of acoustic construction detail on the net Student have to get some example of studio control room detail on the net Page setup Page scale Grid and System Unit Layer and Class Build a room 5 Understanding a science dealing with shapes, size and room modes. 5 Build a room shape according to standard ratio Average Room Small Room Long Room 6 Controlling noise between spaces I Acoustic Isolation 6 Build structure wall come with drywall Extrude, High and Thickness 7 Controlling noise between spaces II Doors and Windows Isolation Controlling Noise Within a Space Reflection, Absorption, and Diffusion. 7 Build a studio doors and windows with detail description Build a studio absorption panel, diffuser and Low frequencies trap With detail description 9 Controlling Noise from the outside 9 Build a control room absorption panel and low frequency trap with detail description Building Studio and Control Room diffuser and Low frequency trap with detail description Build a floor and ceiling with Detail Remarks

Date

Sound and Hearing II; Characteristics of the ear

Using CAD application to layout the solution and planning.

10

Code & Testing:

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Heating, Ventilation and air-

11

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conditioning (HVAC)

description

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Adaptation of the acoustical conditions in a hall with electroacoustical systems for reverberation enhancement; Subjective room acoustics . Subjective room acoustics; Proposal design and specifications; Summarize the actual aspect of the course studied.

12

List out scope and specification detail

13

List out the Bill of materials

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