Articles tagged “measurement”
3 articles covering measurement in acoustic engineering and building design.
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TUTORIALS6 min read
What is an Impulse Response in Acoustics?
An impulse response captures a room's complete acoustic fingerprint — how it responds to a perfect instantaneous sound. Learn how IRs are measured, what they reveal, and how they drive room analysis.
March 20, 2026
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GUIDES8 min read
Acoustic Modelling vs Measurement — When to Calculate vs When to Test | AcousPlan
When acoustic modelling is sufficient vs when measurement is required. Standards that mandate testing. Accuracy of prediction methods. ISO 3382 context.
March 19, 2026
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GUIDES19 min read
How to Measure RT60: Interrupted Noise vs Impulse Response vs MLS
A practical comparison of the three ISO 3382-compliant methods for measuring reverberation time: interrupted noise, impulse response (balloon pop, starter pistol), and MLS/swept sine. Covers equipment requirements, measurement positions, T20 vs T30 vs T60 evaluation ranges, and common errors.
March 14, 2026
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