Hi all, I’ve got the below question from Ingemar (confirmed with him that is ok to respond in the list). This document: https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-palet-ietf-meeting-network-requirements/ is mainly about the network, but also “other” technical requirements, so I think it will be fine to include audio specs. I’m sure we have some audio experts in the list that can figure out what will be the correct wording for our criteria on this? I want to take the opportunity to ask the list for: 1) Please review the document, specially the NOC team and secretariat, but in general in case there are other technical requirements that aren’t being considered. 2) IETF chair/IESG, as the mtgvenue WG believes there is not good expertise there to evaluate this document, what is the path forward? I don’t want to have the same experience as I had in 2006 with this document and the original draft-palet-ietf-meeting-venue-selection-criteria, which after hard work were silently ignored and we started the work from scratch in mtgvenue without even mentioning them. This is another topic, but I want to mention it as it is a perfect example: I think this is a global IETF problem and we should somehow correct it. People do some work … is not considered by IETF, fine, but then after some time, somebody else take on that work and the original authors aren’t referenced. I think is a matter of basic politeness and acknowledgment. Regards, Jordi -----Mensaje original----- De: Ingemar Johansson S <ingemar.s.johansson@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Responder a: <ingemar.s.johansson@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Fecha: viernes, 17 de noviembre de 2017, 10:17 Para: "jordi.palet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <jordi.palet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Asunto: On audio quality requirements for IETF meetings Hi Tried to find the RFC that describes the requirements for the IETF meeting rooms, still not lucky in my search. I would be interested to see if there are any stated requirements on the audio quality. I personally suffer from degraded hearing since childhood and quite often have problems to hear what people say. The reasons are : + High noise from AC and ventilation + Low audio level (sometimes close to 0dB S/N) + Long reverberation times (boomy acoustics) Some of these issues are relatively easy to fix (requirements on audio levels), others can be involve more work. I don’t have all the answers right now but for instance. + Line array loudspeakers are generally better than point sources and built in ceiling speakers, as the line arrays control the audio dispersion better, a great benefit in venues with boomy acoustics. + Requirements on e.g RT60 and noise levels. + Audio monitors should face the WG/AD/* chairs and the presenter I believe that improved acoustics would non only benefit people with bad hearing, it would also reduce fatigue for people with good hearing Is there any document that can be updated with recommendations, unless there are any requirements/recommendations available already ? Regards Ingemar ================================== Ingemar Johansson M.Sc. Master Researcher Ericsson Research Network Protocols & E2E Performance Labratoriegränd 11 971 28, Luleå, Sweden Phone +46-1071 43042 SMS/MMS +46-73 078 3289 ingemar.s.johansson@xxxxxxxxxxxx www.ericsson.com The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper Bertrand Russell ================================== ********************************************** IPv4 is over Are you ready for the new Internet ? http://www.consulintel.es The IPv6 Company This electronic message contains information which may be privileged or confidential. The information is intended to be for the exclusive use of the individual(s) named above and further non-explicilty authorized disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information, even if partially, including attached files, is strictly prohibited and will be considered a criminal offense. If you are not the intended recipient be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information, even if partially, including attached files, is strictly prohibited, will be considered a criminal offense, so you must reply to the original sender to inform about this communication and delete it.
