showstack / glossary / time-alignment
Time alignment 時間對齊
Delaying the earlier-arriving loudspeaker so that sound from two sources reaches the listener together. Applies between subs and tops, between main hangs and fills, and between the stage and a delay tower.
中文
對較早到達的音箱加上延遲，使兩個音源的聲音同時抵達聽眾。適用於超低音與中高音之間、主音箱與補聲之間，以及舞台與延遲塔之間。
Regional usage
| Where | Term | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UK / US | Time alignment / alignment | |
| HK / TW | 時間對齊 / 對時 |
Easy to get wrong
Aligning at one seat misaligns at another. Alignment is a compromise across the coverage area, which is why the measurement position is a decision, not a convenience.
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Sources
- Theatrecrafts glossary of technical theatre terms — Theatrecrafts / ABTT heritage primary
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