Crestron
Surround Sound
Primer
Room Adjustments
After completing the hardware hookup procedures, perform these
procedures to set the surround sound default values according to the
actual environment of the listening area.
Required Test Equipment:
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Sound Level Meter
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Tape Measure
The following equipment is recommended to optimize performance
relative to the listening area, speaker arrangement, and the user's
preferences:
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Audio Spectrum Analyzer
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Pink Noise Generator
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Avia Guide to Home Theater, from Ovation Software
(www.ovationsw.com)
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Video Essentials, from DVD International
(www.videoessentials.com)
Setup Procedures
NOTE:
The Avia Guide to Home Theater and the Video Essentials
DVD discs provide information and extensive instructions for setting
up a home theater environment. Follow the instructions provided.
NOTE:
Part of the setup process is determined by the source of the
sound to be reproduced-either movie audio, or other kinds of audio-and
the types of speakers used.
The first thing to recognize when constructing a home theater system is
that the room itself can be more important than the equipment. The
correct speaker placement, furniture and acoustical treatments can turn
a good sounding room into a great sounding room. Balancing the
speakers, the room and the right electronic equipment raises the home
theater experience to an amazing level.
This section focuses on performing the proper adjustments to a room
and audio system, providing your client with the best possible home
theater acoustics. Covered here are speaker placement, equalizers, and
compensation techniques to overcome poor room acoustics. Regardless
of the specifications, a system is not great until it sounds great. What
most people desire is an even room sound, the bass and the treble going
together smoothly and in a complimentary manner. One portion of the
sound spectrum overriding another is not the optimum choice for a
great listening experience.
Primer – DOC. 6122
Surround Sound
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