Non-Contact Control of Drumhead Resonance Decay by a Proximity Acoustical Resistor | Buobe
Non-Contact Control of Drumhead Resonance Decay by a Proximity Acoustical Resistor
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Non-contact method for tuning drumhead resonance decay — Drum manufacturers can now selectively shorten overtones without affecting fundamental tones.
Adjustable damping through material placement and geometry — Allows precise control over which resonant modes are damped, offering flexibility in sound design.
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Manufacturers may develop new techniques to optimize acoustic performance while maintaining the natural feel of drumheads.
A method is disclosed for shortening and tuning the decay time of a drumhead’s resonant modes — including selectively shortening the overtones — using an acoustically resistive element held in close proximity to, but not touching, the drumhead.
