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    The document discusses how distributed mode loudspeaker (DML) technology works by allowing sound to be driven across a large vibrating surface rather than a small cone, providing broader sound dispersion over a wide frequency range with minimal phasing issues. Key benefits of DMLs include needing fewer speakers for coverage or better uniformity, greater resistance to phasing and feedback, and the ability to directly radiate paging and music. While limited to low-to-medium power applications, the document argues that DMLs can provide uniform sound quality without defying physics.

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    The document discusses how distributed mode loudspeaker (DML) technology works by allowing sound to be driven across a large vibrating surface rather than a small cone, providing broader sound dispersion over a wide frequency range with minimal phasing issues. Key benefits of DMLs include needing fewer speakers for coverage or better uniformity, greater resistance to phasing and feedback, and the ability to directly radiate paging and music. While limited to low-to-medium power applications, the document argues that DMLs can provide uniform sound quality without defying physics.

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    The document discusses how distributed mode loudspeaker (DML) technology works by allowing sound to be driven across a large vibrating surface rather than a small cone, providing broader sound dispersion over a wide frequency range with minimal phasing issues. Key benefits of DMLs include needing fewer speakers for coverage or better uniformity, greater resistance to phasing and feedback, and the ability to directly radiate paging and music. While limited to low-to-medium power applications, the document argues that DMLs can provide uniform sound quality without defying physics.

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    From: Kenneth Roy, Sr. Res.

    Scientist

    AN-105

    How Distributed Mode Loudspeakers (DML) Work


    Armstrong i-ceilings speaker panels incorporate distributed mode loudspeaker (DML) technology. While the application of DML technology is still relatively new, it is being increasingly adopted by licensees (e.g. Armstrong) of NXT and SLAB. The result is a growing number and variety of applications from consumer to commercial markets. This application note will outline the basics of how DML technology works, and why it might be right for you on your next masking, paging or music installation. In a nutshell, it allows you to drive sound across a large vibrating surface (not inphase) as opposed to a small cone acting as a piston (in-phase), and this has particular advantages. For more information, talk to your Armstrong representative, or go to the web links below.

    DML-driven vs piston: Key Features: 1. Broad sound dispersion pattern over wide frequency range with little high frequency focusing 2. An inherently non-coherent surface vibration which results in minimal phasing issues 3. Direct radiating speaker that can combine various audio program materials Key Benefits: 1. With broader sound dispersion, fewer speakers may be needed for coverage, or you can achieve better uniformity with the same number of speakers 2. More resistant to phasing (same source), and microphone feedback 3. Since direct radiating, can effectively combine paging and music with masking sound Drawbacks: 1. Application limited to low-to-medium power applications Common Misperceptions: 1. They defy the laws of physics...no, its a different principle 2. They cant be uniform spacing guidelines available from Armstrong let you decide what variation is appropriate, starting at +/- 1 dB 3. They sound badyou may be amazed at how good they sound, try them in your next installation.
    TechLine 1-877-276-7876 Select Options 1-6-1 armstrong.com/i-ceilings

    Figure 1: Typical dispersion pattern of DML speaker

    Figure 2: Typical dispersion pattern of cone speaker

    Useful Web Links: Nxtsound.com Slabsound.com

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