Tuning the Hall

Introduction Adjustable acoustic systems in a multi-use hall are most effective when they are set at the appropriate position for a particular program. Tuning the hall is the process of determining the optimal position for the musicians on the stage, as well as the shell, banners, and drapes for each type of performance or rehearsal. Calculations and modeling can determine rough, general settings, and measurements can then prove the impact on reverberation time (RT), early reflections, and other acoustic criteria. Tuning the hall to its optimal settings requires the use of live musicians both onstage and in the orchestra pit.