Today we’re spotlighting “An investigation into the effect of sweat and moisture on the performance of in-ear monitors,” by Ross Gilmour, Jon Burton, and Adam Hill, which offers critical insights into an often-overlooked aspect of live performance technology – the effect of perspiration on in-ear monitors (IEMs). This study is a valuable resource for musicians, […]
This week’s paper spotlight features “The effect of purported acoustically transparent materials on sound propagation” by Zsombor Szoke, Jon Burton, Adam Hill, and Mark Dring and provides an in-depth look at how materials used in stage designs, like LED walls and acoustic scrims, influence sound quality at live events. This research is of interest to […]
Last week, members of the University of Derby Electro-Acoustics Research Lab (EARLab) traveled to Bristol for the 39th annual Institute of Acoustics Reproduced Sound conference. The conference represents the cutting edge of modern audio and acoustics and allows consultants, manufacturers, contractors, end users, academics, and students to mingle and share insights and information. There were […]
In a feature for CEO World Magazine, our Entertainment Engineering subject area was ranked 3rd best in the world and 1st within the UK (the only non-American university to make the list) for Entertainment Engineering courses. Our courses are built on a strong science and engineering foundation while drawing from numerous aspects of the arts […]
Earlier this summer marked the last day of work for Simon Lewis, founder and long-time programme leader of our BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology course here at the University of Derby. Simon was central in the development and launch of the program in the late-1990s and expertly guided the course through many […]
We’re fortunate at Derby to have many friends in the industry who regularly give their time to come in and give guest lectures/demos to our students. Early-2019 isn’t looking too bad, with guests including: Jon Burton FOH engineer for The Prodigy Jon will be stopping over to talk to our undergraduate and masters students about […]
A group of Derby Entertainment Engineering students recently had the chance to get a behind the scenes tour of The Prodigy‘s latest touring production when they were at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham last Saturday. The group consisted of students from all years on the BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology, BSc (Hons) […]
Here’s a new blog post from one of our lecturers, this time looking into how cardioid subwoofers like to have a lot of breathing room (they’re very anti-social!). The results shared in the post were from a BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology student’s final year research project, which was later published and […]
As part of an ongoing relationship with the local community, some of our first and second year BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology students recently provided lighting and assistance with sound for Circus Hub’s Cabaret evening. The Hub runs regular classes across a variety of circus disciplines, many of them aerial based. Their venue, […]
A team composed of some of our second and third year BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology students recently provided sound and lighting support for the Challange Derbyshire Charity Ball. The Charity Ball was the first ever held by the charity Challenge Derbyshire and took place at the University’s Buxton Campus at the […]