Title: Describe how the environment alters the perception of sound.
Course: Audio Production and Recording II (05123-IIA) > Section: Understanding Psychoacoustics

Description should include

- the definition and effects of
- reflection
- absorption
- diffusion
- diffraction
- the effect of the space in which the sound is created
- the use of a sound pressure level (SPL) meter.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between absorption and diffusion?
- How are items such as acoustic panels, bass traps, and diffusers critical in a studio listening environment?
- What is the relationship between a sound and its perception?
- What are the underlying mechanisms and the limitations of herding systems for audio productions?