Dear Folks,
One of my clients is an audiophile and producer of ultra high-level microphone and system wiring. He has consulted on the building of two theaters in my area, one seating 300 and another seating 700. Simply, I would concur with non-parallel facings within the room. Wall to wall, floor to ceiling, nowhere should there be anywhere for the sound to simply bounce back and forth.
Bright, small, reflective rooms are a no-no. The studios I have tuned in all had/have carpeted or acoustical tile walls and the floors are carpeted, too. The idea, in the smaller venues is to capture the sound and kill the reverberations in whatever fashion possible.
I suppose it is possible to go too far, and create a 'dead room' with no life whatsoever, but the goal in my experience has always been to limit reflective surfaces and parallel surfaces to create the best acoustical 'climate' for recording...and I would apply that to small rooms with big pianos in a heartbeat.
.02-----ching!
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Jeffrey T. Hickey, RPT
Oregon Coast Piano Services
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-27-2017 13:40
From: Benjamin Sanchez
Subject: Residential Acoustical Engineers
This is a very interesting thread. I have done superficial study of acoustics as they relate to pianos, but would like to learn more. Can anyone recommend a good source to learn more about piano acoustics, preferably in book form?
Yes, one day I am planning to design my own piano room, and would really like to learn along that line. However, my church really needs some help with acoustic design when they get around to building a new building. Really, really needs help. So ... any suggestions would great.
Thanks,
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Benjamin Sanchez
Professional Piano Services
(805)315-8050
www.professional-piano-services.com
BenPianoPro@comcast.net
Original Message:
Sent: 10-27-2017 12:56
From: Richard West
Subject: Residential Acoustical Engineers
One obvious thing that has to be said: Keep the piano out of the sun! All the acoustic machinations in the world won't work if the piano is put in a south facing window. We all know that but customers, and maybe even engineers don't think of the damage, acoustically and physically, that direct exposure to sunlight can cause.
Richard West
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Larry,
On that same note, I had a customer with a new 7' Schimmel in an absolutely cubed room (approx. 12' x12' x 8' ceiling). She threatened to sell the piano because it sounded so bad. She moved it into her large living room, and now loves the piano.
Roger