New USB measurement microphone

A new UMIK-1 omnidirectional measurement microphone was purchased from miniDSP.com. It is hoped that this USB connected computer based measurement microphone will be part of a cheap and easy to use acoustic sound level monitoring system. The UMIK-1 was recommended by Direct (former B&K room acoustic measurement system)

Ian Gorton awarded CIBSE Bursary

Full time Masters student Ian Gorton has been awarded a bursary from the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineering. Ian is studying on the MSc in Environmental and Architectural Acoustics course has decided to use the bursary to support his education through the purchase of special software. London South Bank University all wish him!

Abstract submitted to ICSV 24, London

On the 9th November 2016 an abstract was submitted to the International Congress on Sound and Vibration 24 to be held in London, 23-27th July 2017. The paper is based on the Masters thesis of Rodrigo Sanchez-Pizani and is entitled, "Impact that acoustic design has on higher education for non-English speaking students". More to follow!

The Art of Being a Consultant

The Acoustics Group is pleased to announce that the Institute of Acoustics will be holding a symposium on, "The Art of Being a Consultant". This is the fifth time the IOA are running this annual seminar which tours around the country. The Keyworth Centre of London South Bank University is where the event will be hosted on the 22nd February 2017. Leading consultants give their time to inform those new to consultancy or are thinking of joining the industry the benefit of their wisdom/experience.

Unilad World Record Attempt for Being Quiet!

On the morning of the 28th October 2016 UNILAD visited the Acoustic Laboratory of London South Bank University. Rio Fredrika was attempting to break the record for the longest solo stay in an anechoic chamber. After a lot of neurotic behaviour and displacement activity she lasted 66 minutes which is a record and Rio had a new hair style! Here's the video link

Measurements at the Royal Opera House

On the very late evening of the 28th October 2016 acoustic students from London South Bank University measured the room parameters of the Royal Opera House. Starting at 11pm Masters student Keir Hannan organised the team to characterise the acoustics of the main auditorium. They completed the job at 3am! It's an acoustician's life!

PhD Candidate Gizem Okten submits thesis

On the 19th October 2016 PhD Candidate Gizem Okten submitted her PhD thesis. The doctoral thesis is on, "An investigation into the effect of acoustics on vocal strain of singers". We all wish her luck with her defence on 23rd November 2016.