Every audio engineer must have a thorough understanding room acoustics to effectively perform their job. Mandy Kachur, Senior Consultant at Acoustics By Design, will discuss the fundamentals of acoustics for both large and small spaces at an upcoming meeting of the Audio Engineering Society. The discussion will focus on room modes, sound absorption, sound reflection, sound diffusion, sound isolation, and reverberation time.

Some examples of small spaces where acoustics are important are: vehicle compartments, sound isolation enclosures, speaker cabinets, and small studios. Examples of large spaces where acoustics are important are: lecture halls, auditoria, music performance halls, and worship spaces.

Mandy Kachur is a Senior Consultant at Acoustics By Design, Inc. in Ann Arbor where she consults in building systems noise control and architectural acoustics. She has worked in acoustics and noise control for eighteen years at acoustical consulting firms, Ford Motor Company, and The Boeing Company. She holds a Master of Engineering in Acoustics from Penn State and a BSME from Purdue. Her interest in acoustics stemmed from being a violinist, and she currently plays in the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra.

WHEN
Tuesday, April 6th, Meeting starts at 7:00PM. Open to the public.

TOPIC
Small and Large Room Acoustics: Similarities and Differences

SPEAKER
Mandy Kachur, Senior Consultant at Acoustics By Design, Inc

LOCATION
Nissan Technical Center North America, 39001 Sunrise Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331, Click here for directions

DINNER
Ruby Tuesday on 12 Mile Rd near Haggerty – 5:30pm, Click here for directions

Tags: Acoustic Consultant, Acoustic Design, Acoustic Engineer, Acoustical Consultant, Acoustical Design, Acoustical Engineer, Architectural Acoustics

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