It’s tried and trusted that a d&b audiotechnik loudspeaker system is more than the
sum of its parts. So what’s new at Prolight + Sound 2016?
d&b is introducing NoizCalc, a new software tool to predict the far field noise
immission of open air events. Noise from outdoor entertainment events has become
a serious topic, particularly as the number of events in populated urban
environments increases. Gaining permission to stage an event frequently requires
an official statement with a prediction of the noise impact on the surrounding areas.
NoizCalc is designed by d&b in collaboration with noise consulting and software
development experts SoundPLAN GmbH, as the next tool in the d&b enabling
technology portfolio. NoizCalc predicts sound propagation of multiple coherently
emitting sources such as line arrays and subwoofer arrays. Using 3D terrain data
the software accurately predicts the far field noise immission across the terrain
according to ISO 9613-2 and Nord 2000 standards, allowing system designers to
predict any potential noise issues during the event planning stage.
Sabina Berloffa, Chief Marketing Officer at d&b commented: “Visitors to this year’s
stand will see more clearly than ever how d&b is meeting the needs of customers,
engineers and markets. NoizCalc is a straightforward solution for sound system
designers who are now able to investigate how their loudspeaker systems will
impact on a wider area. With SoundPLAN, our software development partner, we
have found a counterpart who shares our vision to develop an easy to use noise
prediction tool.’
From Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th April, everything that’s needed for mobile and
permanent applications can be found at the 2016 Prolight + Sound exhibition in
Frankfurt, on the d&b stand, C15 in hall 3.
Workstations will introduce NoizCalc software and provide a step by step guide to
the d&b Workflow, from simulation to control. Meanwhile videos and graphics at the
networking station will uncover the nuts and bolts behind the recently launched,
Dante enabling, DS10 Audio network bridge.
For anyone looking to experience the products up close, the full loudspeaker family,
from E- to Y-Series will be on display along with the new generation four channel
amplifiers.
Why not join d&b at the PL+S Manufacturer Forum?:
• Thursday, 07.04.2016, 15:00 – 16:00 in Raum-Substanz, Forum Ebene C at
Prolight+Sound 2016:
d&b NoizCalc – Extending soundfield prediction into the neighbourhood
Matthias Christner and Dr Elena Shabalina from d&b audiotechnik R&D and Jochen
Schaal from SoundPLAN GmbH will present the development story of d&b NoizCalc
