AES Academy 2020

In “The Secret Life of Low Frequencies”, Bruce Black explores what can occur in the all-important low frequency realm, and why it happens. Using more than a decade’s worth of data collected from the acoustic analyses of rooms ranging from large world class mix stages down to small home studios converted from spare bedrooms, he shares the surprising discoveries and obscure answers to sometimes baffling questions. The low frequency region, below 300 Hz. or so, is where the bulk of our perception of sonic quality takes place. It is also an unforgiving territory where there are many complications and pitfalls that can damage the sound in the critical acoustic spaces where we do our work - our mix rooms, control rooms, studios and the like. In designing a room’s acoustics, it’s easy to stumble and fail. Some of what he will present goes against the common wisdom, and some may be controversial. But he will give you plenty to think about.