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A Methodology for Developing Descriptive SPL Standards in Theatre

Christopher Plummer
Department of Visual & Performing Arts
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
cplummer@mtu.edu

ABSTRACT:
This paper defines a protocol and equipment requirements for measuring SPL during theatre shows in order to build a library of comparable data. This library of data will allow designers and consultants to better specify sound systems for theatrical usage, reducing over specifying equipment. Live concerts often have considerably higher SPL requirements than theatre but often form the SPL standards for specified equipment. In addition, a well-defined SPL understanding would allow better calibration of content creation studios to match performance venues as is the standard in cinema.

FULL PAPER:
A Methodology for Developing Descriptive SPL Standards in Theatre
Publication: USITT Current Practices and Research in Sound
March 8, 2017

PRESENTATION:
The 57th Annual USITT Conference
St. Louis, MO, USA
March 8, 2017