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Acoustics for Dummies – Problem 2: Speech in a learning environment

Acoustics for Dummies was the title given to one of the conference sessions at Music Education Expo 2015 earlier this year in London.

In a presentation given by Mark Rasmussen from the Black Cat Music marketing team, four common problems of noise in schools were identified and the issues explained and solutions put into simple terms, free of the technical jargon used more formally by acousticians.

For those who missed the event, or who atended and want to take a second look, we have posted a video of the session.

Problem 2 talks about difficulty in hearing speech in a learning environment … or hearing too much.



Counting the Days to ISBA and MMA Conferences

The Black Cat Music team is counting down the days to the Independent Schools’ Bursars
Association Annual Conference at Celtic Manor, 13th and 14th May. The Black Cat Music summer 
roadshow will then head to the MMA Conference at Wellington College, Berkshire, May 15th to 
17th. At both events the new AcoustiCabins Express sound isolation cabin will be demonstrated on 
the Black Cat Music exhibition stand.

The AcoustiCabin Express sound-isolation cabin is designed for speedy and easy 
installation, without compromising the booth’s excellent sound-isolating properties. 
Impressive sound isolation is achieved thanks to the use of high performance acoustic 
materials in the slot-together patented panels. The modular, interlocking panel design 
permits considerable flexibility in size and footprint.

The ISBA's popular annual conference brings together many of the independent education sector's 
leading experts offering topical updates for schools plus networking opportunities and an exhibition 
of more than 100 professional advisers and companies dedicated to providing high quality services 
to the education sector.  Held over two days, the event welcomes more than 400 bursars and 
senior management staff from independent schools every year. As the administrative managers of 
schools they are the key decision-makers in sourcing their school's services and supplies.

At the MMA conference, the choices of session are always comprehensive and include over 24 
different speakers with tailored wisdom for all areas of a school music department from music 
administrators and instrumental teachers to heads of department. The Conference always includes 
all meals and refreshments including a black tie dinner with entertainment. The conference trade 
fair is always a lively hub of activity with some thirty corporate members giving in-depth advice and 
showcasing the latest instruments, products and scores. However, networking is one of the key 
reasons that members attend and the opportunity to share good practice and ideas with colleagues 
from a wide range of schools, organisations and corporates is invaluable.

-ENDS -

Issued on behalf of Black Cat Music 
For sales, contracts and product information, contact Teresa Rogers.
Black Cat Music, Bankside House, Vale Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SJ, England.
Tel . +44 (0)1732 371555. Fax +44 (0)1732 371556.
e-mail:   teresa.rogers@blackcatmusic.co.uk
www.blackcatmusic.co.uk

For further information contact David Brooks
Technical Marketing Ltd., 235A Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Beds. LU7 3AG, England.
Tel. +44 (0)1525 854672.   e-mail: dbrooks@technicalmarketingltd.com



Acoustics for Dummies – Problem 1: Echoes

Acoustics for Dummies was the title given to one of the conference sessions at Music Education Expo 2015 earlier this year in London.

In a presentation given by Mark Rasmussen from the Black Cat Music marketing team, four common problems of noise in schools were identified and the issues explained and solutions put into simple terms, free of the technical jargon used more formally by acousticians.

For those who missed the event, or who atended and want to take a second look, we have posted a video of the session.

Problem 1 talks about reverberation sound levels – or echoes as most people describe them.



LED music stand light no wires, no fuss - it just clips on

Black Cat Music’s popular dual-headed, bright white LED light simply clips on to any music stand to provide even illumination of sheet music. The standard version is battery powered, so no trailing wires to trip over in the orchestra pit.

The adjustable twin goose-neck lighting heads pack the illuminating power of 4 bright white LEDs that thanks to economic operation give extra long battery life. Supplied complete with 3 x AAA batteries the stand light is ready to use straight out of the box. But if you want to plug in, there is an alternative option of using the included USB power cable supplied in the pack.

Ideal for rehearsal or performance these LED music stand lights are bright, light and versatile and very affordably priced.