At T.C. Furlong Inc. we hold the strong belief that the two most important elements of any sound system are a good design and a properly performed system alignment. Over the years, T.C. Furlong Inc. has been at the forefront of system design and alignment...... Not only with the latest technology...... but with the experience of having designed and aligned hundreds of sound systems.

When experience and technology work together they can produce superb results. That's where the SIM3 audio analyzer comes in. Source Independent Measurement (or SIM) is, in our opinion, the best tool available for sound system measurement, analysis, and alignment.

With experienced SIM certified operators on staff and SIM3 audio analysis equipment, T.C. Furlong Inc. has the unique distinction of being the midwest's only professional audio company to offer high resolution measurement, analysis, and alignment services.

Feel free to contact T.C. Furlong Inc. for more information on the real world benefits of a SIM3 sound system alignment.

Sound Systems: Design and Optimization by Bob McCarthy

With this definitive guide to sound reinforcement design and optimization, Bob McCarthy shares his expert knowledge and effective methodology developed from decades of field and teaching experience. This book is written for the field professional as well as the consultant or student, in a clear and easy-to-read style and illustrated with color diagrams and screenshots throughout. McCarthy's unique guide reveals the proven techniques to ensure that your sound system design can be optimized for maximum uniformity over the space.

The book follows the audio signal path from the mix console to the audience and provides comprehensive information as to how the sound is spread over the listening area. The complex nature of the physics of speaker interaction over a listening space is revealed in terms readily understandable to audio professionals. Complex speaker arrays are broken down systematically and the means to design systems that are capable of being fully optimized for maximum spatial uniformity is shown.

The methods of alignment are shown, including measurement mic placement, and step-by-step recipes for equalization, delay setting, level setting, speaker positioning and acoustic treatment. These principles and techniques are applicable to the simplest and most complex systems alike, from the single speaker to the multi-element line array.

To purchase this book ($54.95 + S & H), please contact Michael Tiojanco, Sales Assistant at 847-367-9588 or michael@tcfurlong.com.