November 2009

  • Never Be Afraid of Failure Says 88-year-old Award Winner

    An Australian aged in his late eighties famous for designing loudspeakers and considered a “legend” by fellow electro-acousticians has described himself as “absolutely floored” at receiving a prominent acoustics award in Brighton, in the United Kingdom. Neville Thiele OAM. more…

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    27/11/2009

  • Emma's Tops!

    Emma Greenland, chairman of the Institute of Acoustics’ Speech and Hearing Group, has received the Peter Barnett Student Award at the 25th anniversary Reproduced Sound conference in Brighton. Emma, who was a part-time PhD student at London South Bank. more…

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    25/11/2009

  • Good Acoustics Needs a 'Holistic' Approach

    Hearing is essential for communicating and appreciating music, but with this sense also being a primary defence mechanism, it can unwittingly make us perceive sound as a threat. This is particularly the case with reproduced sound which can create. more…

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    24/11/2009

  • IOA Congratulates University

    The Institute Of Acoustics has congratulated Edinburgh Napier University for receiving the highest accolade that can be conferred on a higher or further education institution – the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for 2009. Ground-breaking noise insulation techniques pioneered by the. more…

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    23/11/2009

  • Concept Loudspeaker makes UK Debut

    A concept loudspeaker that has been three years in the making is to be demonstrated for the first time in the UK at an audio and electro-acoustics conference in Brighton. Research engineers from loudspeaker manufacturer KEF will explain the. more…

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    13/11/2009

  • Free for Students!

    If you are a full time student and looking to do something that will help your career, for free, why not come to “The Art of Being a Consultant”. Young acoustic consultants – whether new to the profession or. more…

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    12/11/2009

  • The Audio Explosion in Brighton

    For quarter of a century it has been a touchstone for the future of that eclectic mix of audio and electro-acoustics. And this year’s Reproduced Sound conference, with a theme of “The Audio Explosion”, promises to welcome an even. more…

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    11/11/2009

  • Strike a Pose: Euronoise Edinburgh photos now online

    You can relive the Edinburgh experience of Euronoise 2009 thanks to hundreds of photos of the international event, now available for purchase online. Acoustic experts from across the globe gathered to discuss a range of noise-related issues and, if. more…

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    09/11/2009

  • Having Fun With Theatre Research: Reproduced Sound

    Take a wig stand, a couple of cheap microphone capsules and a wad of blu-tack and what do you have? The perfect tool to conduct your own theatre sound design archiving research. This year’s Reproduced Sound conference in Brighton. more…

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    05/11/2009

  • Kilts, bagpipes and haggis - Euronoise declared a success

    While some Euronoise delegates’ ears are still ringing with the sound of bagpipes and a few are recalling their first taste of haggis, the event has been hailed a success for upholding “the international image of UK acoustics”. A. more…

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    02/11/2009
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