Siemens and the Bavarian State Opera have collaborated to create a digital twin for Bavaria’s National Theater. This innovation allows users to modify the hall configuration to achieve optimal acoustic scenarios.
The “Sound of Science” simulation measures echo and reverberation within a 3D model, simulating how sound waves travel through space. The technology behind this simulation is provided by Siemens Simcenter, which has been part of Siemens’ core business for over 15 years. Simcenter processes impulse response measurements and employs ray tracing to determine sound wave propagation in space. Different materials affect reflection, creating specific acoustics for each venue.
According to Siemens, “Very good match of sound decays in the 1 kHz octave band between the measured (red) and simulated impulse response (black).” This application enables users to set up stage designs, reposition orchestras, or add solo voices for the first time.
