The Hall of Columns is rectangular in shape, measuring 26.4m x 14.5m, and has a volume of approximately 3710 m3. Its ceiling consists of a main vault, which is 16.4m high, and four smaller vaulted sections in the corners. These vaults are supported by four columns, each measuring 8m in height. Two large tapestries cover the windows on each of the side walls, which overlook the Palace Cloister and the adjoining hall. Both the walls and the vaults are highly ornate, and the Hall contains several magnificent marble statues.
Main materials: mixed masonry, painted plaster, marble, wood, glass, large carpet (of the Royal Tapestry Factory).
Measurement points and source location
The Acoustic Heritage of the Royal Palace of Madrid was acquired and registered by: UPM – Polytechnic University of Madrid.
The sound source was placed in 3 positions within the Hall of Columns (S1, S2, S3). Acoustic acquisitions and recordings were carried out in 2 locations (Pos1, Pos2).
Demo Audio Files
“Male and Female speech” -> Original
“Male and Female speech speech” -> Processed in Stereo
Acoustic Source at S2 and Acquisition System at Pos2; T30,wide = 1.88 s
“Male and Female speech speech” -> Processed in Binaural (to use headphones)
Acoustic Source at S2 and Acquisition System at Pos2; T30,wide = 1.88 s
“Guitar_Capriccio_Arabe_Tarrega” -> Original
“Guitar_Capriccio_Arabe_Tarrega” -> Processed in Stereo
Acoustic Source at S2 and Acquisition System at Pos2; T30,wide = 1.88 s
“Guitar_Capriccio_Arabe_Tarrega” -> Processed in Binaural (to use headphones)
Acoustic Source at S2 and Acquisition System at Pos2; T30,wide = 1.88 s
“Kyrie_Missa_Notre_Dame_Guillame_de_Machaut” -> Original
“Kyrie_Missa_Notre_Dame_Guillame_de_Machaut” -> Processed in Stereo
Acoustic Source at S2 and Acquisition System at Pos2; T30,wide = 1.88 s
“Kyrie_Missa_Notre_Dame_Guillame_de_Machaut” -> Processed in Binaural (to use headphones)
Acoustic Source at S2 and Acquisition System at Pos2; T30,wide = 1.88 s
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