Acoustic Parameters of Birch Wood Compared to Maple Wood and Medium Density Fibreboard

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Result language

čeština

Original language name

Acoustic Parameters of Birch Wood Compared to Maple Wood and Medium Density Fibreboard

Original language description

In our daily lives, sound is everywhere, often experienced through speaker systems. For some, sound isn't just routine; it's a profession, a way of life, or a passionate pursuit. This connection with sound extends beyond electronics to musical instruments, where wood plays a crucial role, much like it does in speaker enclosures (Toumpanaki 2021). This paper delves into the acoustic qualities of specific wood types used in these interconnected realms. We begin with Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), a key material in crafting speaker enclosures. MDF shapes sound quality, enhancing the auditory experience (Toman, 2010). In the world of musical instruments, we turn to Maple, a revered wood used in violins and stringed instrument necks. Its unique acoustic traits influence the timbre and resonance, defining musicians' artistic expression (Zhou et al., 2017; Bucur, 2023). Birch, a versatile wood, is also explored. It holds potential in both sound reproduction for speakers and the craftsmanship and tonal range of musical instruments. This paper explores the intersection of science and art, investigating the acoustic intricacies of these woods and their impact on sound quality and artistic expression in audio technology and music (Kozel, 2021).

Czech name

Acoustic Parameters of Birch Wood Compared to Maple Wood and Medium Density Fibreboard

Czech description

In our daily lives, sound is everywhere, often experienced through speaker systems. For some, sound isn't just routine; it's a profession, a way of life, or a passionate pursuit. This connection with sound extends beyond electronics to musical instruments, where wood plays a crucial role, much like it does in speaker enclosures (Toumpanaki 2021). This paper delves into the acoustic qualities of specific wood types used in these interconnected realms. We begin with Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), a key material in crafting speaker enclosures. MDF shapes sound quality, enhancing the auditory experience (Toman, 2010). In the world of musical instruments, we turn to Maple, a revered wood used in violins and stringed instrument necks. Its unique acoustic traits influence the timbre and resonance, defining musicians' artistic expression (Zhou et al., 2017; Bucur, 2023). Birch, a versatile wood, is also explored. It holds potential in both sound reproduction for speakers and the craftsmanship and tonal range of musical instruments. This paper explores the intersection of science and art, investigating the acoustic intricacies of these woods and their impact on sound quality and artistic expression in audio technology and music (Kozel, 2021).

Type

D - Article in proceedings

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

20502 - Paper and wood

Project

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Continuities

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year

2023

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Article name in the collection

Unleashing The Potential of Wood-based Materials

ISBN

978-953-292-083-3

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e-ISSN

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Number of pages

8

Pages from-to

75-82

Publisher name

Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Place of publication

Zagreb

Event location

Zagreb

Event date

Jan 1, 2023

Type of event by nationality

EUR - Evropská akce

UT code for WoS article

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