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AFC Concept
Increasing the sound energy density can extend the reverberation time in a room.AFC utilizes the acoustical feedback of a system to increase the energy density of diffused sound. Reverberation time and sound energy density can be controlled with transparency while preserving the original acoustical characteristics of a room.This technique distinguishes AFC from other enhancement systems.
EMR (Electronic Microphone Rotator)
Since AFC utilizes acoustical feedback, it is essential to prevent coloration problems caused by a closed loop condition and maintain a stable system. In order to ensure controlled loop gain and a sufficient margin against instability, AFC implements a special patented technique called Electronic Microphone Rotator (EMR).
Wide Range Controllability using FIR Filters
AFC uses an FIR filter in the feedback loop which provides one of the controls of the AFC enhancement process. For example, by adjusting the gain of the FIR taps, the system will adjust the energy added back to the room in the feedback loop, changing the effective absorption of the room / system and resulting RT.
Effectiveness Independent of Source and Receiver Position in the Room
AFC brings effective results to the entire targeted room by using a feedback loop-based control.
System Configuration
Block Diagram
Speaker and Microphone Arrangement
Microphone
In order to realize appropriate system, Yamaha recommends to use the microphone below.
| System | Model |
|---|---|
| Reverberation | Schoeps: BLM03C+CMC6 Schoeps: MK2S+CMC6 Audix: SCX1-o, M1280-o Audio-technica: ES945 3-Zigma: SD-Omni-D DPA: 4060, 4007 Earthworks: M30 |
| Early Reflection | Schoeps: MK4+CMC6 Audix: SCX1-c Audio-technical: 4051b 3-Zigma: SD-C DPA: 2011C Earthworks: SR30 |
