What is a Room Model?
A room model is a 3-dimensional electro-acoustic computer model of
the room the sound system is being installed in. The room model can take
into account the surface materials within the room including:
- Ceiling (Drywall, Wood, Acoustic Tiles etc...)
- Walls (Drywall, Block, etc...)
- Floor (Concrete, Concrete with Carpet, Concrete with Padded Carpet
etc...)
- Seating Areas
We use EASE (Electro-Acoustical Simulation for Engineers), a tool which
allows us to accurately predict the acoustical outcome of a space or sound
system prior to construction or installation. EASE is an industry-standard
acoustics software package which brings together all the major professional-grade
speaker manufacturers into one database. EASE provides us with the ability
to virtually test different speaker and layout combinations in any room.
Why do I need a Room Model?
A true benefit of using EASE is that it allows us to compare loudspeaker
Model X against loudspeaker Model Y, and predict each loudspeaker's performance
at any location in an acoustical space. This ensures the right type of
speaker(s) for the job, regardless of brand, and it allows us to verify
the viability of different types of sound systems (e.g. distributed loud
speaker system vs. a single-source or central cluster design).
Room Modeling Features / Advantages:
- Allows comparison of different types of speaker
cabinets ie... Vertical Line Array, Horizontal Array, LR Cluster, Single
Center Cluster and Exploded Cluster(s) etc...
- Speaker Analysis: Placement, Seating Area Coverage,
Performance
- Assures that the correct speaker system is installed
in the proper location from the start.
What do you mean by "Basic?"
EASE can be applied to different degrees
in analyzing an audio system - see
More
About EASE .... (330kb, pdf). Our "Basic" room model
takes a look at speaker placement and speaker type with analysis over
the seating area. And covers basic room configurations of single-level
seating area(s) in predominantly square and rectangle shaped rooms with
no more than 2 ceiling heights.
We can and do provide in-depth analysis of room models as well as create
models for more complex rooms. Please contact us for further details.
What do you need from me?
Detailed and accurate room measurements and
area locations are very important. The more acurrate and more detailed
the information the more detailed and accurate the model will be which
means the more accurate the analysis will be.
Here is what we need from you:
Existing Rooms:
- Room dimensions (LxWxH)
- Stage location and dimensions (LxWxH)
- Listening area location(s), dimensions (LxW) and Ear Height (Sitting
or Standing)
- Ceiling Height and Variances
- Room Surface Materials: Walls, Ceiling, Floor, Stage etc...
- Digital Photos of the room with brief descriptions
- If applicable - Current location, make and model of existing speaker
system.
- If available - a "To Scale," "As-Built" blueprint
in AutoCAD LT 2009
New Rooms - Not Yet Built:
- Copy of architects blueprints in AutoCAD LT 2009, to scale, including
elevation and topographical views of the room and containing:
- Room dimensions (LxWxH)
- Stage location and dimensions (LxWxH)
- Listening area location(s), dimensions (LxW) and Ear Height (Sitting
or Standing)
- Ceiling Height and Variances
- Room Surface Materials: Walls, Ceiling, Floor, Stage etc...
What does the Basic EASE Model include:
- (1) Report of findings (pdf) that includes:
- speaker type recommendation(s),
- speaker placement recommendation(s)
- quote with pricing
- (1) EASE Model File
- (1) Credit of 15% of the modeling fee. To be be applied towards the
audio components if purchased from us within 30 days of completion of
the model.