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 Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:19 am Post subject: New "Virtual Acoustic Environment" enhances music |
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Wenger Corp. has developed its new Virtual Acoustic Environment practice room -- or VAE -- as the next generation of teaching/practice tools for music education, building on Wenger's revolutionary V-Room Practice system. The VAE features record/playback capabilities; improved simulations of nine virtual acoustical environments; and an enhanced, user-friendly control panel.
With the VAE, Wenger now exclusively offers an integrated learning environment for music - featuring a built-in recording/listening environment, active acoustics for "virtual reality" simulations and guaranteed sound isolation.
With the integrated digital record/playback capability, teachers can easily evaluate an individual student's instrumental or vocal performance, following the assessment strategy outlined in the National Standards for Music Education, which recommends audiotaping or videotaping students in grades 5-12 twice each semester. Students also have the opportunity for self-critique. The VAE records up to nine sessions with a 60-minute total recording time. Audio transfer of audition or competition recordings is possible through the built-in USB connection in standard stereo .wav format (44.1 kHz, 16-bit). Accompaniment music may also be transferred to the VAE via the USB connection.
By selecting from the nine active-acoustic settings, musicians can learn how to optimize their performance in different environments. Benefits include accelerated development of critical listening skills; improved articulation, dynamics and timing; and a more enjoyable practice session. When practice is fun, students will practice longer. VAE settings include Baroque room, recital halls, auditoriums, cathedral and arena.
Developed in partnership with Lexicon Professional, the VAE improves upon the performance of Wenger's V-Room system. Using Lexicon's patented technology, the VAE offers more realistic acoustical simulations, such as enhanced early reflections. These reflections contribute to the sensation of being enveloped - or surrounded - by the sound, and enable musicians to hear themselves in a particular space more accurately.
Find out more at http://www.wengercorp.com/web/vae/main.html
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