The University of Surrey creates an audition room in format 22.2

This space has been equipped with a range of reproduction systems, both stereo and multichannel format, which includes raised speakers and allows hearing tests in surround sound. Genelec's SAM monitors have been used for this installation due to their alignment capacity.

The Institute of Sound Recording (IoSR) University of Surrey offers access to new hearing facility 22.2 based on 8330A SAM studio monitors and 7350A SAM subwoofers.

HHB has supplied the IoSR with the necessary technology, As part of a sponsorship program Genelec to the IoSR and to the degree in Music and Sound Recording of the University (Tonmeister).

The ITU-R BS.1116 Hearing Room, designed and built by Munro Acoustics, It is used by students and researchers to carry out experimental work in audio measurement and subjective listening tests. The ITU-R is the most critical international standard for listening rooms, with strict criteria for low noise, Controlling Reflections, Relationships between dimensions and reverberation times.

The Surrey Hearing Room is equipped with a range of playback systems, both stereo and multichannel format, including overhead speakers, that allows you to perform hearing tests in surround sound.

It also includes a speaker mounting system that allows for the arrangement of a large number of units and features bass management, as well as timing alignment and level equalization and frequency response. The system is usually configured for type playback 22.2, although the IoSR has a total of 72 Genelec 8020A Studio Monitors, whose brand markets Lexon Distribution, that can be used to expand the system.

"Genelec's SAM monitors have been the ideal choice for the listening room. Your ability to align in terms of time, Level and frequency saves many hours of work. We plan to investigate a wide range of multi-channel playback setups and it is essential to have the ability to quickly reconfigure the speakers in each new position.", explains Senior Lecturer Russell Mason.

likewise, In this room, five Genelec 1032A studio monitors and a 1094A active subwoofer have been arranged that the IoSR uses for surround sound 5.1. The center has a wide range of test and measurement equipment that can be used both inside the listening sauce and anywhere else on campus.

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