Before designing a sound system, you need to understand the nature of sound.

  • how sound travels
  • frequency and pitch
  • amplitude and volumeMeasure the speed of sound
  • Know how temperature, pressure, humidity, etc. affect the speed of sound
  • Measure reflection, refraction and diffraction
  • Measure resonance
  • Understand interference
  • Measure the absorption of sound at different types of surfaces
  • Measure the reflection of sound at different types of surfaces
  • consider how the sound is to be transferred from the stage to the auditorium.
  • ensure that the sound quality is reasonably consistent throughout the auditorium