Re: [OM] OM clunks, clanks and doinks

[James M Costello]

On Wed, 28 Nov 2001 06:44:39 -0800 (PST) Ken N <image66@xxxxxxxxx>
writes:
> 
> In the pro audio industry, we use 6dB for doubling.
> 
> A "peak" reading of SPL is only part of the story.  Duration and
> frequency spectrum help define the total "volume" of the sound.
> 
> AG-Schnozz
> 

I think the 6 dB figure is correct as a doubling in the energy, i.e.
voltage or emf.   In measuring the actual spl in a free field, I think
the doubling or halving in defined in 3dB increments.

Jamie Costello