Acoustics

Diffuser Prototype Construction

Spent some time constructing my humongous PRD 2971 diffuser. Most important part was keeping the slices in the correct order. To ensure true diffusion it was calculated in such a way that there is no repetition whatsoever in height differences between each column. After all the work getting the design right, the last thing I want to do is to … Read More

Diffuser Prototype Parts Arrived

People sometimes think wood reflects sound noticeably different than concrete. Actually, sound is reflected the same by any solid material. To keep the weight down I chose polystyrene for my diffuser prototype. I found out IsolatieWereld could supply the quality I needed for a very fair price I noticed that they actually also offer custom cutting of objects, and since … Read More

Diffuser Prototype Design

Primitive Root Diffusers are used to soften harsh wall reflections and make your room ‘sound’ larger then it is. They are defined by prime numbers for a true diffuse reflection. Most commercially available off the shelf PRDs only go up to prime 97 and are too shallow and/or lack the dimensions to affect all frequencies. So I need one that … Read More