ACOUSTICS AND DESIGN OF MOVIE THEATRE Ear x Pedant e- _ ay a :INTRODUCTION OF ACOUSTICS Acoustics is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of all mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids including topics such as vibration, sound, ultrasound and infrasound. It may be defined as :- (a) Science of sound, including its production, transmission, and effects, including biological and psychological effects (b) Those qualities of a room that, together, determine its character with respect to auditory effects. Generating Cause [++ mechanism [| (ransduction) Acoustic wave|_| Reception propagation | (transduction)|—*) EffectIMPORTANCE OF ACOUSTICS Importance of Acoustics Acoustics are fundamentally important to learning environments. Learnings intrinsically linked with communication, and aural (sound) communication is acoustics. Large specialized rooms like auditoriums, gyms, and cinema theaters needs careful acoustical engineering 7 Architectural acoustics (also known as building acoustics) involves tthe scientific understanding of how to achieve a good sound within a building. It typically involves the study of speech intelligibility, speech privacy and music quality in the built environmentINTERIOR FINISHES It comprises of a) Flooring b) Wall finishes. ) Ceiling. d) Furniture. FLOORING # FARRAT ISOMAT ACOUSTIC FLOATING FLOORS are used to provide very high isolation between noisy or quiet rooms and surroundings rooms # They can be built as box in box systems with the walls and ceiling build off the floating floor. USED GLOBALLY IN ALL KINDS OF BUILDINGS * Excellent Acoustics and vibration isolation performance. * Natural frequencies down to 6H2. * Acoustics air gap between 25 and 200 mm. * Floating concrete slab thickness between SO and 200mm. * Load bearing capacity up to 900kN/m2 * Ease, speed and adaptability of installation with minimal waste.PRELUDE WALL FABRICS Itoffers a texture and feel which is unobtrusive, not detracting from the appeal of other design features around it. Flexibility in design, layout, acoustic and load bearing performance. Flexibility in delivery. - Supplied fully installed or as a kit for customer installation. Economical. Use of high quality, long lifetime materials. preludeWALL FINISHES Acoustic curtains are typically made of the heavy duty, flame retardant, acoustically absorbent fabrics and can be used with various track systems to afford Greater flexibility than fixed sound absorptive panels. FLEXIBLE FABRIC SYSTEM TO ABSORB SOUND * Typically used for recording studios, sound sets, dance etc and in venues ranging from schools to theaters. * Acoustic curtains can be used to cover windows areas , to divide spaces or arranged to cover head or reflective surfaces which allows an element of acoustic ‘tuning’ within the room. * Acoustic curtains are manufactured from either wool serge or velvet velour, as the heavier nature of these fabrics provide the best acoustic results. * Track selection is based on application, dependent on curtain size/weight and arrangement * Acoustic curtains are primarily intended for sound absorptive application, as they offer minimal sound transmission loss.MAINTENANCI * Acoustic curtain fabric can only be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. Wet cleaning of flame retardant material will compromise the fire resistance and must be avoided * Acoustic wall curtains last in excess of 10-15 years with little maintenance. Although Rarely required, they can be easily cleaned and repaired. * Acoustic wall curtains are easily the most cost effective option for a high quality, Professional looking cinema value. WOOL CINEMA WALL FABRICS * Cinema uses wool that is heavy- weight, opaque and extremely durable, in order to ‘Assemble the very best stage drapes, acoustic sound control curtain systems, and other Wall curtains. ‘ACOUSTIC PANELS * Acoustic wall panels are a cost effective and attractive means of providing your venue With the highest quality audio performance. ‘ACOUSTIC STRETCH FABRIC WALL * Covering cinema walls with acoustic stretch fabric is an alternative to the use of acoustic Curtains to manage the sound and echo characteristics in the cinema auditorium. ‘CUSTOM WALL FINISHES * Specialty cinema can be design and install any sort of custom wall finish to give your cinern Astate of the art appearance.CEILINGS Manufactured using optimum quality terracotta, these tiles offers resistance to humidity, heat and superior acoustical performance. Available in various shapes and sizes, these are readily used in offices, multiplexes, recording studios and construction industry. # Subtex Ebony, subtex pebble, subtex plane and subtex nubby walls and ceilings. These products are widely used for furnishing offices, auditorium, retail outlets, Multiplex. 4 Its range is appreciated for its humidity tolerance, durability and easy access to the plenum. SPECIFICATIONS: *» Surface provided with white surface finish for monolithic texture and black surface for fully light absorption. * Large format - 1200mm X 120mm. * Light weight - 1.5kg - 3.0kg without contributing to structural load of building, ‘Fast track panels can be installed in T- grids after fit out (large size provide 4 tiles in 1 install) * High quality, high aesthetic, high NRC, ceiling tiles and panels.FURNITURES ‘TYPES OF FURNITURE USED IN MULTIPLEX THEATRE '* Theater seats come ina variety of widths, depending on the age of the theater, the space available and the target audience. ‘High end theater may have luxury seating that is wider than the cushions at your local multiplex. * Movie theaters may also differ from live theater spaces in seat width * Standard seat width varies between 18 and 22”,but older theaters, such as historic movie houses from the 1940s and IRWIN SPRINGFIELD earlier, may have 15 -16" seat. IRWIN MARQUEE ACOUSTIC INNOVATION DESIGN BASS FORUM THEATER SEAT BLACK CANYON DESIGNELECTRICAL INSTALLATON,LIGHTING AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Asingle phase supply is generally provided to the projectors and 3 phase supply to the rectifiers. + Lighting in the projector room is arranged so that light Is not spilled on to the screen via the ports. * Task lighting Is provided at each working section, + Anillumination level of 500 lux is provided in the projection room and 200 lux at bench. working level. + the fire alarm system is in a multiplex is operated on a 3 stage basis A-The first stage is when problem is notified to the office. B-The second stage allows a timed interval for the problem to be investigated before the third phase evacuation process is carried out C-customers are provided with an escape route to assembly point outside the premises. + The assembly point will be provided with a 2-way communication system to the office so that the trained designated staff can attend immediately to the person/s by taking them downstairs in cinema locate in a multi-storey building, + Arange of fire extinguishers and fire blankets are provided in the projection room and are located at strategic points in accordance with the fire officer's recommendation.