Acoustic Design of a Modular Studio Box for Use as Control and Mixing Room for Immersive Audio

Titolo Rivista RIVISTA ITALIANA DI ACUSTICA
Autori/Curatori Andrea Cicero
Anno di pubblicazione 2024 Fascicolo 2024/2
Lingua Inglese Numero pagine 9 P. 49-57 Dimensione file 0 KB
DOI 10.3280/ria2-2024oa17606
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This article presents a detailed analysis of the acoustic design process of a soundproofed box intended for control room and mixing for immersive audio. The main objectives of the project were defined based on the quality criteria required for critical listening environments, particularly for Dolby Atmos rooms. The adopted methodological approach relies on predictive evaluations of key acoustic parameters, supported by studies and calculations conducted using advanced numerical models and software. Key phases of the design process include the optimisation of the box dimensions, the modal analysis for low-frequency response, the design of the listening layout and early reflections, the specification of the internal acoustic treatment. The technical solutions adopted aim to ensure an accessible and cost-effective environment, achieved through optimization in material and space selection while still meeting requirements.

L’articolo presenta una dettagliata analisi del processo di progettazione acustica di un box insonorizzato destinato alla sala regia e mixing per audio immersivo. Gli obiettivi principali del progetto sono stati definiti in base ai criteri di qualità richiesti per ambienti di ascolto critico e, in particolare, per sale Dolby Atmos. L'approccio metodologico adottato si basa su valutazioni previsionali dei parametri acustici chiave, supportate da studi e calcoli svolti tramite modelli numerici e software avanzati. Le fasi chiave del pro-cesso di progettazione includono l'ottimizzazione delle dimensioni del box, l'analisi modale per la risposta a bassa frequenza, l'ottimizzazione del layout di ascolto e delle prime riflessioni, nonché la progettazione del trattamento acustico interno. Le soluzioni tecniche adottate mirano a garantire un ambiente accessibile e a costo ridotto, attraverso l'ottimizzazione nella scelta dei materiali e degli spazi, pur rispettando i requisiti previsti.

Parole chiave:; acustica degli studi; trattamento acustico; audio immersivo; modellazione numerica

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Andrea Cicero, Acoustic Design of a Modular Studio Box for Use as Control and Mixing Room for Immersive Audio in "RIVISTA ITALIANA DI ACUSTICA" 2/2024, pp 49-57, DOI: 10.3280/ria2-2024oa17606