American researcher Steven Waller states that music could have been an inspiration for the design of Stonehenge. Mr Waller is an expert in “archaeoacoustics”, looking at the role sound might have played in ancient cultures. Waller says “my theory is that the ancient Britons, when they were hearing two pipers in a field, were experiencing […]
What we see affects how we perceive sound at work
Daniel Västfjäll, Chalmers University in Sweden, is involved in a project where they study the connection between what we hear and what we see – regarding disturbing work related sounds. In a laboratory, the researchers conducted a series of experiments to see how the same sound, having the same volume, affect people differently depending on […]
Great white sharks are less aggressive when listening to ACDC!
Photo: Michael Halsband/PR …..particularly “You Shook Me All Night Long”. A fascinating discovery was done whilst conducting research into what kinds of music affect the behavior of Great White Sharks. Some certain songs worked and certain songs didn’t in terms of an actual change in the behavior of the sharks. Listening to ACDC their behavior […]
Epidemic Sound – the world’s biggest non-affiliated music library
Do you need music for your productions? Epidemic Sound was founded in 2009. They provide the Epidemic Sound library – created with the sole purpose of being used in audiovisual productions. Epidemic Sound is a new music library with an ever growing catalogue. They work with selected composers, musicians and producers from around the world […]
SHAPE THE PUBLIC ROOM WITH SOUND
Course in Stockholm 12-13 October 2011! Sounds in the environment should not be regarded merely as problems. Here are also a great potential for experiences and health benefits. Instead of quantitative measurements and decibel levels a holistic approach is needed where the sound experience is in focus. Welcome to a course where the sound experiences […]
Master Class Room Acoustic Measurements and 3D Auralisation
On 30 March – 1 April 2011 a three day Master Class “Room Acoustic Measurements and 3D Auralisation” will take place, headed by dr. Lamberto Tronchin. At the moment there are still spots available. Upcoming Master Class: Building Acoustics by prof. ir. E. Gerretsen, 25 – 27 May 2011 The design of an opera house […]
New thesis! Room acoustics and cognitive load when listening to speech
Robert Ljung (Luleå University of Technology in Sweden/University of Gävle) just concluded his doctoral thesis on room acoustics and cognitive load. The basic hypothesis for the whole project was that listening to speech in a bad acoustic environment should increase the cognitive load for the listener, which should impair memory of the text. Memory functions […]
Judge the sound environment in cafés or restaurants!
The Swedish Association of Hard of Hearing People (HRF) gives you the opportunity to mark the sound environment in cafés or restaurants! You can review the acoustics directly on their campaign web. They also published a tool where you can find a suitable café or restaurant nearby with an appropriate acoustic quality. On top of […]
Acoustics in Construction 2010 and 2011 conference
In the construction sector, consideration of acoustics is important during all stages of a project. An event which can provide important insights can be the Acoustics in Construction 2010 conference. Here you to share best practice, benchmark against regionally successful projects, explore regulatory and contractual requirements and discover the latest innovations in materials and technologies. […]
Listening to Music While Working Hurts Performance
Pull out those earplugs to your iPod if you’re studying for a test or performing a task. And turn off the stereo. What you hear while trying to concentrate can be distracting and impair your ability to memorize and recall information. That’s the finding of a new study by researchers at the University of Wales […]
