🎙️ “Flutter Echo” Problem: An Unheard of Danger in Conference Halls, But Its Impact Is Great
When it comes to sound quality in conference halls, echo time, acoustic panel applications or sound insulation usually come to mind. However, there is another technical problem that very few people know about but that dramatically reduces speech intelligibility in the hall: Flutter Echo. Moreover, most of the time the ear does not notice this, but the mind experiences a feeling of suffocation. As Nish Global, we consider flutter echo as one of the first elements detected in hall acoustic solutions. We get it. Flutter echo
Flutter echo is a short-term but intense echo formed between two parallel hard surfaces. Generally, treble frequencies between 800 Hz and 4000 Hz fall into this cycle. Sound travels rapidly from one surface to another. The echo that occurs at this time makes it almost impossible to hear a conversation clearly.
No matter how well equipped the speech hall is, if this echo is not controlled, the entire sound system loses its function. Especially if acoustic clarity is aimed in conference halls, flutter echo must be prevented. Under?
This problem usually occurs in the following types of structures exits:
Conference with symmetrical and parallel side walls halls halls
Municipal cultural centers used without acoustic intervention and theaters
In long and high-volume halls, double-sided sound combined with ceiling reflections tabs
The risk of flutter echo increases, especially in halls that focus only on visuality in acoustic panel application. Therefore, it is necessary not only to cover the panel, but also to calculate the reflection relationship between the surfaces. Our Approach
Standard panels or randomly placed sponges are insufficient to solve flutter echo. In our projects, we first create a three-dimensional acoustic simulation of the hall. We then apply strategic surface interventions to break reflection chains.
Example solutions include: takes:
Angled MDF that distorts parallel surfaces panels
Acoustic diffusers on the ceiling and side walls usage
Microporous absorber at critical reflection points materials
modular acoustics according to the purpose of use of the hall solutions
These interventions make a permanent difference not only in terms of sound insulation but also in terms of indoor speech clarity and echo control. creates.
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🧪 From our Field Applications Examples
🎓 University Lecture Halls: The flying echo formed on the horizontally long walls is eliminated by angled diffusers. was reset.
🎤 Theater Stage: Micro echoes coming from the walls facing the backstage were controlled with recessed diffusers.
🏛️ Cultural Center Conference Hall: Thanks to the 3D panels used on the side walls, flutter echo was completely eliminated. has been removed.
In this way, not only sound insulation but also acoustic quality standards are provided in the halls. It happened. Key
Flutter echo is a problem that is invisible but felt. This unnoticeable acoustic distortion unconsciously tires the listener and reduces the impact of the presentations. As Nish Global, we offer solutions that maximize not only architectural but also sensory quality in conference halls. It is an engineering field where sound can be heard with equal clarity from every seat. And flutter echo is a silent but serious enemy of this integrity.
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