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In this video, Dennis Foley introduces the concept of "Whitewater Distortion" to help explain the complexities of reverb in room acoustics. Discover how reverb affects sound quality by overstaying its welcome, turning clear sounds into muddled "white water." Dennis explains the importance of managing reverb, especially within the critical 125 to 500 Hz range, to improve speech intelligibility and overall audio clarity. Learn how to achieve a smooth absorption response with our foam technology and explore DIY solutions for effective reverb management.

[@Evidenceandcompassion]

Dennis F’n Foley! Thank you. I didn’t fully comprehend the “white water” analogy until the ocean video was shown! 17% per surface area is a sobering number.

[@AcousticFields]

We have 6 surfaces within large rooms. If we take 100% and divide by 6 we get 17% per wall. When you are managing reverb in a large room with people in the seats, we can count the floor as treated since each person is the equilavent of 12 sq. ft. of 1/2" carpet plus a 1/2" pad. This leaves the ceiling and the four walls at 83% total. To manage reverb, we have on average surface area treatment coverages that range from 35% coverage, 50% coverage, and 65% coverage depending on the desired reverb times chosen to have an audible impact, Reverb must be managed in the 125 hz. 500 hz. range

[@rb032682]

Good stuff. Another helpful analogy.

[@AcousticFields]

I hope they help with some level of understanding.