SOUNDNOTE — Cinema Engineering Checklist

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01 — Consultation & Site Study

• Client brief and performance objectives documented
• Room dimensions, construction materials and MEP reviewed
• Seating layout and sightline requirements confirmed
• Noise isolation and HVAC impact assessed

02 — Room Analysis

• Room mode analysis and dimensional ratios evaluated
• RT60 target defined for cinema or music use
• First reflection points identified
• Subwoofer placement candidates modelled

03 — Engineering Design

• Speaker layout per Dolby Atmos / THX / client specification
• Screen size, aspect ratio and viewing angles verified
• Projection throw, lens shift and mounting height calculated
• Amplification, DSP and rack layout specified
• Cable routing, power and network infrastructure planned

04 — Simulation & Documentation

• SPL coverage and headroom verified at all seats
• Speaker aiming and coverage patterns documented
• Equipment schedule and integration drawings issued

05 — Installation Oversight

• Speaker mounting, isolation and alignment verified
• Rack build, ventilation and labelling completed
• Preliminary system test and fault check performed

06 — Calibration

• Reference microphone positioned at primary listening position
• Level matching, delay and phase alignment applied
• Dirac Live / Trinnov / processor EQ configured
• Subwoofer integration and crossover optimised
• Video greyscale, gamma and colour verified

07 — Verification & Handover

• Frequency response, RT60 and SPL reference measurements captured
• Atmos / immersive object rendering validated
• Client demonstration and system documentation delivered

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