Control-Room Design and Monitoring Considerations for Accurate Stereo Imaging

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Publisher: SMPTE — White Plains, NY
Doc Type: Conference Paper
Content Type: Original Research
Volume: 1988, No. 16, pp. 299–312
Abstract: This paper will first define the concepts of auditory stereo imaging and discuss the reasons why imaging is so important to the final listener's perceptions. I then outline the important factors within the listening environment and their impact on stereo imaging. The paper also describes various monitoring systems and how the selection of the monitor system works in conjunction with the room's acoustical treatments. Lastly the paper discusses specific construction details and offers design concepts for broadcast control rooms. Practical solutions to existing problems are discussed and well as ideas for new construction.
Publication Date: 1988-01-01
DOI: 10.5594/M00539
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/M00539
Author(s): Robert L. TodrankValley Audio Nashville, Tennessee
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Robert L. Todrank received his college training in the field of classical piano, music theory, and electronics. He has been actively involved in the professional audio industry for 20 years. Mr. Todrank began his career as a musician and quickly moved into the recording studio business as an engineer and studio manager. As president and founder of Valley Audio he has been involved in all the technical, sales, and design aspects of recording studios and related facilities since 1973. He was the 1986 TEC award winner for studio design and currently designs facilities and monitoring systems throughout the USA and Europe.
Copyright: © 1988 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.

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(1) Todrank R. , “Incorporating Reflection Phase Grating Diffusors on the Rear Wall to Enhance Spatial Imaging and Stereo Ambiance” , Recording Engineer/Producer , Vol. 15 , No. 6 , pp. 122 – 125 (December 1984). EXTERNAL
(2) Tech Topics , Volume 15 , Number 1 , Fall 1987 , Synergetic Audio Concepts. EXTERNAL
(3) D'Antonio Peter Dr. Konnert John H. , “The Acoustical Properties of Sound Diffusing Surfaces: The Time, Frequency, and Directivity Energy Response” , AES Preprint # 2295 (B-6), October 12–16, 1985 . EXTERNAL
(4) D'Antonio Peter Dr. Konnert John H. , “The Role of Reflection Phase Grating Diffusors In critical Listening and Performing Environments” , AES Preprint # 2255 (B-4), May 3–6, 1985 . EXTERNAL
(5) D'Antonio Peter Dr. Konnert John H. , “The RFZ/RPG Approach to Control Room Monitoring” , AES Preprint # 2157 (1–6), October 8–11, 1984 . EXTERNAL
(6) D'Antonio Peter Dr. Konnert John H. , “Advanced Acoustic Design of Stereo Broadcast and Recording Facilities” , 1986 NAB Engineering Conference Proceedings. EXTERNAL
(7) Davis Don , “The LEDE Concept” , Audio Magazine , August 1987 , pp. 48 – 58 . EXTERNAL

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