Concert by Paul Kalkbrenner in Vienna as a "Field Study"
Due to "unfeasible legal noise protection regulations," an organizer had canceled all concerts planned for this year in the courtyard in front of Schönbrunn Palace. Subsequently, the Schönbrunn Group commissioned a feasibility study for a sustainable, innovative acoustic concept. On Friday, Paul Kalkbrenner will perform at the historic site, and his concert also serves as a "field study for the study," as Wolfgang Sauter, CEO of Pro Performance, told the APA.
18 Meter High Towers at Kalkbrenner Concert in Vienna
The dimensioning of the sound system for the performance of the German musician and producer "was designed larger within the framework of the field study than would be necessary for Kalkbrenner's performance," explained Sauter, "to measure specific aspects of sound bundling and thus cover all eventualities for the future." Pro Performance is a specialized company in the fields of sound and acoustics and, according to its own statements, focuses on the connection of these topics "to find solutions for complex challenges."
The main towers equipped with speakers will be 18 meters high at the concert. "We want to ensure that the sound is optimally directed towards the audience," said Sauter. According to official guidelines, the level at the event may be up to 98 dB(A) at a distance of 50 meters from the stage. dB(A) is the unit of measurement for sound pressure level, representing the loudness of a sound as perceived by the human ear.
Active Noise Control?
It needs to be examined based on the insights gained at the concert whether Active Noise Control might be needed in the future. "With such a system, you can cancel out the bass behind the audience," emphasized Sauter. On Friday, the audience can look forward to "excellent sound and a lot of moving air," promised the acoustics expert.
The feasibility study consists of a total of five sections. The final report is expected to be available at the end of January next year.
(APA/Red)
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