Acoustic Physics • Paper #NO-2026-01
Room Impulse Response: Measuring EDT, T30 and Clarity (C80) in Theatres
An analysis of impulse response deconvolution in Nordic proscenium arch theatres. We evaluate how early reflections within 50ms govern speech articulation, while late energy decay shapes musical warmth.
Key Parameters: Schroeder integration, Early Decay Time (EDT), C80 clarity threshold (> +2 dB).
Electroacoustics • Paper #NO-2026-02
Line Array Splay Geometry and Atmospheric High-Frequency Attenuation
High-frequency sound propagation in large performance halls is heavily influenced by relative humidity and ambient temperature. This paper outlines FIR filter compensation curves for frequencies above 4 kHz at throw distances exceeding 35 meters.
Key Parameters: ISO 9613-1 atmospheric absorption, inter-cabinet splay angles, wave-front curvature.
Network Architecture • Paper #NO-2026-03
Dante and AES67 Digital Audio Synchronization in Live Theatrical Production
Transitioning large multi-zone theatrical productions to uncompressed IP audio networks. Detailed examination of Precision Time Protocol (PTP v1/v2 IEEE 1588), clock jitter mitigation, and dual-redundant primary/secondary network topologies.
Key Parameters: Latency budgeting (< 1.0 ms), QoS DSCP tagging, multicast IGMP snooping.
Low-Frequency Control • Paper #NO-2026-04
Cardioid Subwoofer Configurations: Inverted Stack Gradient vs. End-Fire Arrays
Controlling rear low-frequency radiation is vital for stage acoustic quietness and environmental noise compliance in urban concert venues. We compare polar rejection patterns and group delay trade-offs between gradient and end-fire topologies.
Key Parameters: 15–20 dB rear cancellation, DSP delay offset calculations, quarter-wavelength physical spacing.
Intelligibility • Paper #NO-2026-05
Speech Transmission Index (STI) Engineering for Auditoriums and Drama Venues
Meeting IEC 60268-16 standard requirements in spaces with challenging reverberation. Practical methods for optimizing direct-to-reverberant sound ratios through targeted directional acoustic dispersion.
Key Parameters: STI target 0.65–0.75, Modulation Transfer Function (MTF), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR > +15 dB).
Noise Isolation • Paper #NO-2026-06
HVAC Mechanical Attenuation and Stage Background Noise (NC-25 Criteria)
Controlling ventilation and stage machinery noise in performance environments. Design criteria for silencers, acoustic louvers, and elastic vibration isolators under Norwegian standard NS 8175.
Key Parameters: Noise Criterion (NC-20 to NC-25), airborne transmission loss ($R'_w$), dynamic spring deflection.