Hereford 6th form College

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We were commissioned by architects designing the new educational music facility at Hereford 6th form College. The facility encompasses two purpose built recording studios designed for classical and pop music recording, both equipped with state of the art equipment. Additional teaching areas and practice rooms complement the recording studios.

	The initial dilemma facing the architects was precisely how would the large live room sound on completion? Their design was excellent; it followed the rulebook, but acoustics are a highly complex medium, and compromise was not a solution, especially where classical instruments were concerned. How could they be sure the design would be correct for the client?
3D model of 'virtual' room using our software
	We built a ‘virtual’ room using our acoustic simulation software, based on the architect’s plans. From this data, we were able to calculate the precise reverberation time, the clarity of the sound, and present the client with a very accurate CD of how the end result would sound.
We add seating and walls
	We were able to make subtle room changes, which would have been very expensive to do on completion, had the acoustics not have been ‘just right’. All this vital information was to hand, before a single brick was laid!
We can add very accurate rendering to achieve the best predictions

If you want to hear the sound for yourself for the live room before our changes, you can listen to an MP3 file suitable for either a broadband connection or a dial-up connection

You will hear the room sounds rather ‘boxy’ in tone, and does not have a natural sound suitable for strings. For recording, which the client wanted, this sound would not be at all favourable.

After the redesigned ceiling and treatment, (all done from within the virtual model) the finished result was much better: you can listen to an MP3 file suitable for either a broadband connection or a dial-up connection

The strings are now a lot more defined in character, and there are no annoying flutter echoes. The reverberation is more natural too, having eliminated the ‘boxy’ sound.

This is just one of many examples how this technology have helped architects and clients achieve a better sounding acoustic without expensive remedial work.

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