New Earthworks Microphone

Due to the extended use of computer measurement systems another Earthworks M30BX omni-directional measurement microphone has been purchased. The microphone is self powered and of a very high quality. It works well with both winMLS and ARTA through the Digigram VX pocket. will certainly help Lorenzo with his research!

London South Bank University Reaccreditated

After a 17 year break, on the 26th March 2013 London South Bank University was reaccreditated by the Institute of Acoustics. In addition, the Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement will run from early October. The  Diploma will commence in September 2013 with a highly experienced teaching team. For more information contact Luis Gomez gomezagl@lsbu.ac.uk

Peter Mapp gives guest lecture

On the 22nd March 2013 Peter Mapp gave a as part of the Masterclass on acoustics. The MSc students enjoyed his presentation a repeat of his 133rd Audio Engineering Society tutorials on speech intelligibility, small room acoustics and sound systems. Lots of intelligent questions!

Visit to Henry Wood Hall

On the 21st March 2013, the first day of Spring, the Masters students visited Henry Wood Hall. The students measured the acoustics of the space where London's orchestras rehearse. Then intern Daniela Falzone gave an impromptu concert. It was beautiful, definitely a talented pianist.

Paper accepted for AES, Rome

One the 19th March 2013, PhD candidate Peter Mapp's paper was accepted for full review by the Journal of the Audio Engineering Society. Peter will be presenting the paper entitled, "Some practical aspects of STI measurement and prediction" at the 134th AES in Rome. Rome in the spring is beautiful.

Kvadrat - Philips Luminous Absorptive Panel

On the 14th March 2013 Kvadrat hosted an event to unveil a new product - the luminous panel based on Philips technology by Soft-cells.com. Dr Steve Dance presented an overview on architectural acoustics to the interior designers covering the basics of room acoustics. Philips demonstrated the Wifi enabled textile panels. The ambient effect was both beautifully and dynamic!

BBC News Item - Noise In London

On the 18th March 2013, the BBC broadcast a short new item on the sounds of the urban environment, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21784548. Professor Shield and Steve Dance talked about how the soundscape has changed and common noise sources in a typical London street.