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DGRC Arrays: A Synthesis of Geometrical and Electronic Loudspeaker Arrays

Meynial, 2006

Document ID
18327200500251748707
Author
Meynial X
Publication year
Publication venue
Audio Engineering Society Convention 120

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Loudspeaker arrays offer an efficient way of achieving both uniform SPL coverage and high sound clarity over a large audience area. Two types of arrays have been proposed over the last 15 years: geometrically steered J shape arrays, mainly for high power sound …
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