Classroom Acoustic Measurements

Authors

Carl C. Crandell, University of FloridaFollow
Joseph J. Smaldino, University of Northern IowaFollow
Brian M. Kreisman, University of FloridaFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Acoustic modifications, Reverberation time, Sound level

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Seminars in Hearing

Volume

25

Issue

2

First Page

189

Last Page

200

Abstract

The audiologist is often called upon to identify whether or not classroom acoustic conditions are appropriate for listening and learning. This article provides an overview of the methods that can be used by the audiologist to document acoustic conditions in a classroom. Specifically, procedures that can be used to establish signal-to-noise ratio, background noise level, and reverberation time are considered. Finally, typical recommendations to improve classroom acoustic conditions are discussed.

Department

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Original Publication Date

5-1-2004

DOI of published version

10.1055/s-2004-828669

Recommended Citation

Crandell, Carl C.; Smaldino, Joseph J.; and Kreisman, Brian M., "Classroom Acoustic Measurements" (2004). Faculty Publications. 3115.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/3115