On the 10th March 2011, the Masters students joined Dr Dance at the Royal Academy of Music. They spent the afternoon testing new zero footprint acoustic screens in the theatre's orchestra pit. Unfortunately, I only made the musicians play scales!
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Acoustic screens tested at the Royal Academy
On the 10th March 2011, the Masters students joined Dr Dance at the Royal Academy of Music. They spent the afternoon testing new zero footprint acoustic screens in the theatre's orchestra pit. Unfortunately, I only made the musicians play scales!
Friday, 4 March 2011
Our new audiometer
On the 3rd March 2011 the Acoustics Group completed the complete refurbishment of the audiometry facility. A new Amplivox CA850 v4 automated screen audiometer was installed in the second sound proof booth. The booth was tested using the acoustic camera for leaks, there were none!
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Campbell Associates Give Demonstration
On 1st March 2011, John Campbell and Lee Bearman came in to show the Masters students a new gadget! The Acoustic Camera uses 225 MEMS microphone to record or measurement acoustic signals to create a virtual microphone. Excellent for detecting leaks or source identification. Thanks guys!
Sunday, 27 February 2011
Steve to examine PhD candidate
In July 2011 Dr Dance will examine PhD candidate Rick Hughes in Salford. Rick's research is on volume diffusers. Should be interesting!
Saturday, 26 February 2011
Bridget wins R W B Stephens Award
For 2011, Professor Shield has been awarded the Institute of Acoustics R W B Stephens Medal. This award was named after the first President of the Institute and is for outstanding contribution to acoustics research or education. Well done Bridget!
Friday, 25 February 2011
Georgia wins IOA Young Persons' Awards for Innovation
For 2011, Georgia Zepidou has been awarded the Institute of Acoustics Young Persons' Award for Innovation in Acoustical Engineering. The award is given in conjunction with IAC Ltd and is in recognition for excellence in acoustical engineering. The award includes a luxury weekend break in Milan, a cheque for £500, and a silver cup. Georgia is now writing up her research with the Royal Academy of Music and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Enjoy Italy! Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Students measure the acoustics of Henry Wood Hall
On Tuesday 22nd February the Architectural Acoustics students measured Henry Wood Hall. They used the winMLS system with a dodec sound source, then made a recording using an anechoic signal processed through a Zoom recorder.
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