Dynamic Range in Audiovisual Systems

This Standard characterizes the required SPL from an audio system, recommends a signal-to-noise ratio for different venue types, and provides measurement techniques using commonly available test equipment.

Standard Description

When released, this Standard will:

  • Characterize the required SPL from an audio system, recommend a signal-to-noise ratio (based on the anticipated acoustic ambient noise level in a venue) for different venue types, and provide measurement techniques using commonly available test equipment.

  • Define the minimum idle noise floor level of the audio system (for lower NC rooms).

  • Define performance requirements for audio system gain structure for a variety of venues and provide standards for verifying and reporting the levels of the audio system at various stages of the signal path.

  • Determine an appropriate testing procedure for a system to sustain the specified qualities and characteristics over a defined time scale.

  • Define the performance metrics to measure the temporal output characteristics of an amplified audio system that will provide high quality, intelligibility, and fidelity.

At a Glance

Title
Dynamic Range in Audiovisual Systems

Document Number
A104.01

Publication Date
TBD

Standard Type
Audio System - Performance

Task Group Members

  • John Monitto, CTS, Meyer Sound

  • Thomas Mullins, CTS, Affiliated Engineers

  • Jay Paul, Biamp Systems

  • Roger Schwenke, Meyer Sound

  • Jim Smith, CTS-D, HP

Keywords

AudiovisualAudiovisual SystemAudiovisual EquipmentAudiovisual InstallationDynamic RangeGain StructureNoiseNoise FloorSignal-to-NoiseSNRSignal-to-Noise Ratio

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