Chapter 2: 2.2.2 - 2.3.1.1 Jordan

Section 2.2.2 - Tools for Analyzing Frequency

This section spent a significant amount of time discussing sound analysis and the tools used during this process. Both the hardware and software used for sound analysis are thoroughly described, and the ways in which these tools work are explained as well. I found it quite easy to understand how these tools work after reading this, and I found it quite interesting to learn about how much work is done to maximize the quality of sound produced in a room. At points it seems like the section goes on a little too long, but the content is fairly important and condensing it may be a bit challenging.

Section 2.2.3.1 - The Effects of Time Delay

This section is kinda confusing, but I think that by the end of it I had a decent understanding of comb filtering and some of the other concepts seen in the section. I thought the scenario presented at the beginning of the section about the baseball bat was a good way to introduce the idea of time delay. The Precedence effect is pretty easy to understand. I was a little confused about the cancellation and reinforcement of frequencies, but the way that Dr. Burg explained it made it make much more sense. Hearing her talk about the air molecules colliding and canceling each other out made more sense than just reading it. That explanation, combined with the Max demo, helped me understand comb filtering much better.

Supplement - Comb Filtering Max Demo

I'm still a little confused about comb filtering, but this demo does a good job of audibly
showing what is happening. Both the Readme and the demo still say Chapter 1 on them.


Section 2.2.3.2 - The Effects of Temperature

I liked the way in which this section described the problems faced when dealing the different temperature issues that are seen in indoor and outdoor venues. It builds on the concept of sound analysis and optimization discussed in previous sections.

Section 2.2.3.3 - Resonance in Three-Dimensional Space

I thought that while the test by itself did a decent job of explaining the resonance issues, I really wouldn't have a good grasp of the concept without the video. Being able to actually see how the different room modes work with the sand on the plate helped me understand that.

Supplement - Plate Resonance Video

I still like having a visual idea of what is happening before I start reading about what
happens, and the videos do a good job of this. It makes following the text much easier. This video says it is from Chapter 1 at the bottom of the video.

Section 2.3.1.1

Began working on the different programming supplement assignments, but didn't make enough progress to make any noteworthy comments.