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Beranek & Carlson

Beranek & Carlson refer to Nobel laureate Leo Beranek and engineer Floyd Carlson, who significantly contributed to acoustics and audio technology. Beranek specialized in sound measurement and architectural acoustics, helping design concert halls with optimal sound quality. Carlson advanced audio engineering, particularly in developing speech intelligibility and loudspeaker design. Their combined work has improved how sound is captured, transmitted, and experienced in various environments, ensuring clearer audio in spaces like auditoriums and public address systems. Their research underpins many modern audio standards and technologies used in sound engineering today.