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Our team of experts answers your questions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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to better understand the operation, comfort, and acoustics of cinema rooms.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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What is background noise? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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By definition, it is the total noise existing at a point for a certain duration. It contains all sounds emitted by sound sources that influence the measurement point. In other words, background noise in a private cinema room can be considered as the noise level created solely by the HVAC system, residual external noises, etc. An OCINEMA private cinema room is characterized by its very low background noise (around 20dB), making it possible to use it at very low sound levels while perfectly apprehending all the details contained in the original soundtrack. This low background noise contributes to the excellent dynamics of OCINEMA private cinema rooms. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The direct field consists only of sound coming from the speakers, while the diffuse field consists only of sound coming from reflections on the walls. The direct field must therefore be prioritized in a private cinema room using a multi-channel system to ensure maximum precision of the sound message, coming from the different speakers (front, surround, and surround back). The direct field\/diffuse field ratio can also be assessed by measuring clarity C50. <\/p>

An OCINEMA private cinema room is characterized by the strong dominance of its direct field.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Frequency masking is the ability of a loud sound to mask a quiet sound. In a cinema room, this phenomenon is particularly felt with low frequencies masking higher frequencies, with a 1:10 ratio between the lowest and highest sound. For example, a sound centered around 80Hz and generated by the subwoofer with an excessively high level (due to resonance, in particular) will have the ability to mask a sound around 800Hz with a lower sound level. This significantly reduces the intelligibility of the sound message. Due to its broadband sound absorption, the Epidaure panel system greatly limits this harmful effect. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This is the difference between the loudest and quietest sound. A film soundtrack has a high dynamic range (for example, strong explosions followed by a nature scene), and this difference is greater today on HD media due to lower compression. To effectively and quickly apprehend these level differences, the private cinema room itself must exhibit excellent dynamics and rapid damping of high sound levels. An OCINEMA private cinema room treated with the Epidaure panel system possesses these two characteristics. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In the field of acoustic insulation, solid-borne transmission is the transmission of noise through the structural medium via micro-vibration. An impact noise (a heel clacking on a wooden floor, for example) propagates throughout the solid medium around the impact (floor, wall, ceiling) and is heard in all rooms through which this solid medium passes. To limit the propagation of solid-borne noise, effective decoupling of the walls is necessary. <\/p>

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Airborne transmission is the propagation of noise through ambient air. Atmospheric pressure, humidity, and temperature influence this propagation. Effective airborne noise insulation relies on the mass law (and surface area). The lower the frequency of the sound to be insulated, the heavier and larger the materials used for insulation must be. <\/p>

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Diffraction is a form of reflection, characterized by a change in the direction of the sound wave when it encounters an obstacle whose size is smaller than its wavelength. A chimney, a pillar, a beam are all diffracting elements that can be found in a private cinema room. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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An element allowing spatial and temporal diffusion of sound. This is also a form of reflection, which breaks down the incident wave into thousands of reflected waves in different directions. This diffusion is often intentional in audiophile rooms using a 2.0 or 2.1 stereo system, as it helps to homogenize the diffuse field at the back of the room. For this purpose, Schroeder diffusers, for example, are used. <\/p>

In a modern 7.1 (or more) private cinema room, these diffusers are not necessary because it is important to highlight each channel rather than create a “mix,” always to be faithful to the soundtrack. Each channel contains its own sound objects and effects, which only an effectively treated private cinema room can reproduce. This is a priority for an OCINEMA private cinema room: to reproduce the original film soundtrack in “high-fidelity.” <\/p>

However, it is possible to add diffracting or diffusing elements to the back of the room if one wishes to virtually increase the field of sound effects by creating multiple reflections in the listening area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This is the time (in seconds) it takes for a sound to decay by 60dB from its extinction. A multi-channel private cinema must imperatively have a very low reverberation time to faithfully reproduce the entire soundtrack. A time of 0.5 seconds is a maximum reference time for an effectively treated dedicated private cinema. The most difficult part is to obtain a homogeneous RT60 across the entire audible spectrum, to avoid unpleasant resonance effects. For example, if all the walls of a private cinema are covered with carpet, it will be possible to achieve this value of 0.5s but only at high frequencies. The low-mid and low-frequency range will remain reverberant, creating strong heterogeneity detrimental to listening quality.
An OCINEMA private cinema, due to the effectiveness of its Epidaure panel system across the entire spectrum, differentiates itself from any other room by its very low and homogeneous RT60. It is entirely possible to achieve values of around 0.2s in an OCINEMA private cinema. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The low background noise and very low reverberation time of OCINEMA private cinema rooms significantly facilitate the perception of the sound message. People with hearing impairments will be more comfortable in this environment without needing to excessively increase the sound volume. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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To do this, simply perform a very simple test: Stand in the middle of your room, wait for complete silence, and clap your hands vigorously once. You will most likely hear the sound of the clap propagate and amplify in the room: this is a sign that this room needs treatment.
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In the field of acoustic insulation, solid-borne transmission is the transmission of noise through the structural medium via micro-vibration. An impact noise (a heel clacking on a wooden floor, for example) propagates throughout the solid medium around the impact (floor, wall, ceiling) and is heard in all rooms through which this solid medium passes. To limit the propagation of solid-borne noise, effective decoupling of the walls is necessary. <\/p>

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First and foremost, it is important to recall a crucial concept regarding electrical Watts (which differ from acoustic watts): it is by no means a sufficient parameter to determine the sound volume your speakers will be able to deliver. Sensitivity (expressed in dB\/1W\/1m) is a much more useful characteristic, along with bandwidth. A so-called “high-efficiency” system will be able to generate a much higher sound pressure level than a low-efficiency speaker, at equal electrical power. It is therefore important to consider this parameter, especially in a large room (e.g., 50m\u00b2) where only a high-efficiency system can generate a comfortable listening level without strain. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Regarding diffusion, a 7+1 configuration has now become a standard (other configurations are possible, however).
Regarding the source, the DTS format has a lower compression rate than Dolby Digital, thus offering better quality. The DTS HD format, characteristic of a Blu-ray, is today the guarantee of high-quality sound reproduction (provided the room is suitable due to its acoustic treatment). <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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These are two notions very often confused. They are both very different and complementary. To put it simply: acoustic insulation deals with a room’s ability to prevent sound from escaping (or entering) it, while acoustic correction deals with the propagation of sound within the room.
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The acoustic nuisances in untreated private cinema rooms are numerous: excessive reverberation, strong resonances, flutter echoes, high background noise, etc. This leads to poor intelligibility, which is not conducive to “high-fidelity” cinema reproduction. The Epidaure panel system guarantees perfect coherence between sound and image. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Good audio equipment is important, but the quality of the treatment of the room in which this equipment will be installed is even more so. Indeed, in an untreated room, it is important to know that only 25% of the perceived sound message comes directly from the speakers, while the remaining 75% corresponds to reflections off the walls. <\/p>

An OCINEMA room, thanks to its exclusive acoustic correction, reverses these proportions to achieve 100% faithful reproduction of the original soundtrack.<\/p>

Therefore, mid-range equipment installed in an effectively treated room will yield a superior result to high-end equipment in an untreated room.<\/p>

However, once the room is treated, the difference between mid-range and high-end equipment will be clearly noticeable… It is therefore advisable to consider the type of speakers to use: high-efficiency? 2-way? 3-way? Bookshelf? Floor-standing? etc… <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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These are two notions very often confused. They are both very different and complementary. To put it simply: acoustic insulation deals with a room’s ability to prevent sound from escaping (or entering) it, while acoustic correction deals with the propagation of sound within the room. <\/p>

The Epidaure system is primarily an acoustic correction product, and also has the secondary function of reinforcing acoustic insulation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Because only effective acoustic treatment can guarantee a total immersive sound experience, perfectly respecting all components of the original soundtrack (as headphones placed directly on the ears could do…).

The patented Epidaure system allows for homogeneous treatment across most of the audible spectrum for the human ear, from 30Hz to 20KHz, especially at low frequencies, using its characteristic mechanical process.<\/p>

The audio system alone, despite its qualities and electronic artifices, cannot overcome the physical phenomena that are laws of nature, and very present in a small space.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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To draw a trivial analogy, it would be like asking the following question: when buying my car, can I buy the engine and seats first, then the chassis and bodywork later?…<\/p>

Since acoustic treatment aims to correct the natural acoustic defects of the room and make it suitable for “high-fidelity” cinema, it seems logical to start there.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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To do this, simply perform the same test as for reverberation: by clapping our hands vigorously, we can already get a sense of how the room “sounds.” If the room has too much reverberation, it is not suitable. Indeed, if with a single noise source (hands) we hear multiple reflections, imagine the result with 8 sound sources (a 7+1 system)… <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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An OCINEMA private cinema room has a specific and intended acoustic signature. A sensation of a “dull” environment is indeed felt when crossing the threshold of our rooms, which allows it to be recognized from the first second. This sensation may seem unsettling at first, but quickly becomes a reference. One only needs to settle into their armchair and start the film to understand and feel the importance of this privileged acoustic environment. With the Epidaure panel system, the perception capacity is increased. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The acoustic nuisances in untreated private cinema rooms are numerous: excessive reverberation, strong resonances, flutter echoes, high background noise, etc. This leads to poor intelligibility, which is not conducive to “high-fidelity” cinema reproduction. The Epidaure panel system guarantees perfect coherence between sound and image. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Acoustic treatment has the advantage of being permanent and unaffected by equipment evolution. Indeed, upgrading from 5+1 to 7+1 or from 7+1 to 11+2 does not invalidate the room’s treatment, provided it has been carried out diligently. Thus, an OCINEMA private cinema room can evolve technically or aesthetically, but it will always be optimized to receive audio and video equipment. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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By installing an acoustic false ceiling over the entire surface of the room. This false ceiling comes in two forms: <\/p>