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2016 SQL Rule Book
MECA, Inc.
Mobile Electronics Competition Association, Inc.
5308 Brick Church Pike
Goodlettsville, TN 37072-9014
615-851-PHAT Office
615-855-3460 Fax
www.mecacaraudio.com
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[email protected]
Car Audio Club & Contests
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
615-851-PHAT Office
615-855-3460 Fax
615-476-PHAT Mobile
[email protected]
2016 SQL Rule Book
Table of Contents
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Events & Points Accumulation Guidelines
Team Guidelines & Procedures
Discipline & Protest Procedures
Page 4
Sound Quality League - SQL Rules Overview
Page 5-6
SQ Class Definition: Stock
Page 7-8
SQ Class Definition: Street
Page 9-11 SQ Class Definition: Modified Street
Page 12-13 SQ Class Definition: Modified
Page 14-15 SQ Class Definition: Modex
Page 16
SQ Class Definitions: Extreme
Page 17
SQ Class Definitions: Master
Page 18
BOBOS and Judge Points
Page 18-20 Sound Quality Format General Rules
Page 20-25 Sound Quality Score Sheet Guidelines
Page 25-28 SQL “Installation” Format Rules
Page 28-29 SQL “RTA Freq Out” Format Rules
Page 29
SQL Phat Awards Guidelines
Page 29-31
SQL Glossary of Terms
Page 32
Page 33-34
Page 35
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Other Contests
Ride the Light Format Rules
Show & Shine Guidelines
Microphone & Sensor Stand Description & Specs
Judges’ Guidelines
Addendum 1: Sound Quality Scoresheet Matrix
Addendum 2: Comments on Positive Listening Volume 2 CD
Addendum 3: Bonus/Recommended Tracks
Contact Information
Mad Scientists On Wheels
Car Audio Club & Contests
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
615-851-PHAT Office
615-855-3460 Fax
615-476-PHAT Mobile
[email protected]
2016 Events & Points Accumulation Guidelines
October 2, 2016 Deadline to Qualify for World Finals Soundfest
40 Total Points in each Sound Pressure, Park & Pound, and Dueling Demos class in the Sound Pressure League earn National Points Champion eligibility for each class and World Finals Soundfest invitation.
40 Total Points in each Sound Quality, Install, and RTA Freq Out class in the Sound Quality League earn National Point Champion eligibility for each class and World Finals Soundfest Invitation.
For 2016 Show & Shine: 40 points are required to qualify for National Points Champion eligibility. No requirements for Show & Shine at
World Finals Soundfest; it is an open registration.
For 2016 SPL: 40 points required in Division to compete at Finals. Class chosen for Finals must have minimum of 20 points.
SQ2 2016: 2 contests required to qualify for Finals.
1X Single Point Event - 1st through 5th places awarded points. 1st = 5 pts, 2nd = 4 pts, 3rd = 3 pts, 4th = 2 pts, 5th = 1 pt
If SPLite, Limited Classes event: points are awarded to members in standard MECA SPL classes, based on actual standing from that event.
Host/sponsor provides awards, 1st - 3rd places
Host/sponsor judges the contest. Points are earned for State Champion Program.
Either SPL, SQL, or both, can be offered by host/sponsor.
SPLite (Limited Classes) - 12 Classes - 3 Street, 2 Modified Street, 1 Trunk, 2 Modified, 1 “Radical X”, 3 Park & Pound (“Radical X” & Park
& Pound are optional)
SP (Sound Pressure) Format - 5 Divisions and 15 “Pressure Classes”: 4 Street, 3 Modified Street, 2 Trunk, 5 Modified, 1 “Radical X”,
“Park & Pound” Format - 5 “Pressure Classes”, Dueling Demos - 3 Classes (Optional), 8 Phat Awards, Best of Show (optional)
SQL - 7 Sound Quality Classes: Stock, Street, Modified Street, Modified, Modex, Extreme, Master. Optional - 4 Install Classes (Stock, Street,
Modified, Extreme), RTA Freq Out, SQ2, Best of Show, 4 Phat Awards + Phat ICE, Best of Best of Show
2X Double Points Event - 1st through 5th places awarded points. 1st = 10 pts, 2nd = 8 pts, 3rd = 6 pts, 4th = 4 pts, 5th = 2 pts
Host/sponsor provides awards, 1st - 3rd places.
MECA Judges conduct the contest. SPL & SQL scores count for State Champion Program.
Either SPL or SQL, or both, can be offered by host/sponsor.
SP (Sound Pressure) Format - 5 Divisions - 15 “Pressure Classes”: 4 Street, 3 Modified Street, 2 Trunk, 5 Modified, 1 “Radical X”,
“Park & Pound” Format - 5 “Pressure Classes”, and Dueling Demos - 3 Classes (Optional), 8 Phat Awards, Best of Show
SQL - 7 Sound Quality Classes (Stock, Street, Modified Street, Modified,, Modex, Extreme, Master),
4 Install Classes (Stock, Street, Modified, Extreme), RTA Freq Out, 2 SQ2 classes, 4 Phat Awards, Best of Show, + Phat ICE, and Best of Best
of Show
3X Triple Points Event-SOUNDFEST- 1st through 5th places awarded points. 1st = 15 pts, 2nd = 12 pts, 3rd = 9 pts, 4th = 6 pts, 5th = 3 pts
Host/sponsor provides awards, 1st - 3rd places. For Finals Soundfest, 1st - 5th places are awarded.
MECA Judges conduct the contest. SPL & SQL points count for State Champion Program. No points earned at World Finals Soundfest.
Either SPL or SQL, or both, can be offered by host/sponsor.
SP (Sound Pressure) Format - 5 Divisions, 15 “Pressure Classes”: 4 Street, 3 Modified Street, 2 Trunk, 5 Modified, 1 “Radical X”,
“Park & Pound” Format - 5 “Pressure Classes”and 3 Dueling Demos classes. - 3 Classes (Street, Modified, Extreme), 8 Phat Awards, Best of
Show
SQL - 7 Classes (Stock, Street, Modified Street, Modified, Modex, Extreme, Master),
4 Intall Classes (Stock, Street, Modified, Extreme), RTA Freq Out, 2 SQ2 classes, Best of Show, 4 Phat Awards + Phat ICE, and Best of Best
of Show
Ride the Light - Neon & Accessory Lighting Contest - No points program.
Host/Sponsor provides awards, 1st - 3rd places. For Finals Soundfest, 1st - 5th places are awarded.
2 Classes: Best Interior, Best Exterior
Boom & Zoom - LOUD & FAST - Dragstrips only - 1X points for Sound Pressue. Some tracks may offer independent series points programs.
Host/sponsor provides awards, 1st - 3rd places.
MECA Judges conduct the contest.
B&Z - 4 Classes: BZ1 - BZ4, Medals for Loudest and Fastest in each class
If you have questions on contest classes or awards, please contact the MECA office or the host/sponsor prior to the event.
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2016 Team Guidelines & Procedures
1) MECA teams are created by the Retail Members and Manufacturer Members to enhance their customers and employees
visibility at MECA events. MECA team members can travel together, work together, and enjoy their MECA experiences more
when part of a properly managed MECA team. The team is recognized when the Retail Member or Manufacturer Member
pay the yearly membership fee.
2) MECA teams can be independent, and the team must pay a yearly membership fee of $50 for this official recognition and
service.
3) MECA team members must tell the event registration person that they are on a team, and make sure that this is entered on
their score sheet on the line that says “MECA Team”. The MECA member MUST present their membership card and make
sure that their membership number is listed on the score sheet. They must do this at every event with every score sheet.
4) MECA team members must be MECA members in good standing to be listed as team members in the event results. This
means that their membership must be current.
5) MECA members who are on MECA teams will have that team name listed next to their event results on the web site. This
takes extra time and effort, and is much easier to process when the score sheet is properly filled out, listing the MECA team on
the appropriate line.
6) MECA team registration includes one competition membership, good for one competition vehicle. A membership card will
be issued to the Retail Member, Manufacturer Member, or independent team for the vehicle. This vehicle is usually for the
owner of the store or manufacturer representative’s demo vehicle, but it can be assigned to one competitor, and only one competitor, for the season. For independent teams, the card is usually for the President or competition leader, but it can be issued
to a designated team member for competition registration and privileges.
7) We have established a MECA Team Participation Award that is presented at the end of the season. It is presented to the
team that has the most members entered at MECA shows throughout the season. Each member counts one time, for each
event attended. This is not based on the number of entries each member makes at the show, but on the fact that they were
there and competed. For example, Jimmy Loud of Team Really Loud get 1 point for being at the show, not a point for each
format entered. If 5 team members enter a given event, then the team gets 5 points toward the Team Participation Award.
8) If a MECA team member is not properly recognized in the Event Results, then the team captain or team member can notify
the Event Director, or Commissioner if necessary, of the mistake, or omission, and have it corrected. MECA strives to accurately report all event results and facts at all times.
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MECA (Mobile Electronics Competition Association, Inc.)
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I.Purpose&Intent
MECAisthesanctioningbodyforcompetitorsinvolvedwithcaraudiosports.MECAisamembershipassociationformedtoencourage,
support,andrewardcompetitorsinvolvedincaraudiosports.ThisRuleBookisintendedtooutlinethespecificsofcompetitioninthe
SoundQualityLeague(SQL).Itistheresponsibilityofeachcompetitortoreview,comply,andhonortherulesincooperationwithevent
officials.MECAstrivestopresenteverycompetitorwithafairandunbiasedforuminwhichcompetitionisregardedasworthwhileand
enjoyable.Intentionalcheatingand/ormanipulationoftheruleswillresultinpermanentsuspensionfromMECAcompetitionsand
events.Alcohol,drugs,weapons,andviolenceofanynatureareprohibitedatallMECAevents.
II.Objective
TheSoundQualityLeague(SQL)workingwiththeestablishedcriteriaintheMECARuleBook,willobjectivelyevaluateeach
competitor’svehicleandsystem.AppropriateandindividualattentionisgiventoSoundQuality(SQ),Installation(Install),andReal
TimeAnalysis(RTAFreqOut).MECA’sSQLphilosophyreflectstheimportanceandregardforthebestsoundqualitypresentedtothe
judges.Seven(7)SQclasseswillbeofferedatDoublePoint(2X)eventswiththefullSQLEventMenu(Seven(7)SQ,Four(4)Install,and
One(1)RTAFreqOutclass)beingofferedatlarger,2Xevents,TriplePoint(3X)Soundfests,andWorldFinals.SQ2(2seatjudging)will
beofferedatthehost’sdiscretion.ThevehicleswiththebestsoundqualitywillwintheSQawards.Thevehicleswiththebest
installationqualities,especiallyregardingsafetyandappearance,willwintheInstallawards.ThevehicleswiththebestRTAscoreswill
wintheRTAFreqOutawards.Thevehicleswiththebestscores,indicatingthebestsoundqualityjudgedfrom2seats,willwintheSQ2
contests.
III.FormatandClassGuidelines
SoundQualityFormat
Stock
Street
ModifiedStreet
Modified
Modex
Extreme
Master
InstallFormat
Stock
Street(IncludesvehiclesthatqualifyforStreetandModifiedStreetSQclasses)
Modified(IncludesvehiclesthatqualifyforModifiedandModexSQclasses)
Extreme(IncludesvehiclesthatqualifyforExtremeandMasterSQclasses)
RTAFreqOutFormat
OneopenclassforallSoundQualityLeagueCompetitors.
SQ2Format
SQ2(IncludessystemsthatqualifyforStock,Street,andModifiedStreetSQclasses)
SQ2+(IncludessystemsthatqualifyforModified,Modex,Extreme,andMasterSQclasses)
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IV.SoundQuality(SQ)ClassDefinitions
Allconsumer,sponsored,andprofessionalcompetitorsareallowedtocompeteintheStockclassbasedon
theguidelinesbelow.Vehiclesshouldretainastockappearancethroughouttheinteriorofthevehiclewith
theexceptionofthoseitemsintheAllowedlist.Modificationsorupgradestoavehicle’sinterior,exterior,
engine,orrelatedcomponentsdonotnecessarilymoveavehicletoahigherclassunlessdonetoimprove
thesoundqualitysystembeyondthelimitsoutlinedintheAllowedlist.
ClassRequirements
VehiclewillbejudgedfromtheDriver’sSeatwiththeengineoff.
MECAapprovedaudiotrackswillbeusedforjudging.CDsorcompetitorprovidedUSBflashdrivesoriPodsareallowed.
Finalswillbejudgedusingjudgingmaterialsofthehighestpossiblequality.
Allcaraudioequipment(includingamps,speakers,subs,enclosures,etc.)mustbesafelyandsecurelymounted.
Vehiclemustrunandbedrivablefromthedriver’sseat.
Manufacturervehiclesarenotallowed.
Components
Allowed
Replacingtheheadunitwithasimilarorsmallerconfigurationinthefactorylocation.
Sourceunitwillonlybeanin-dashunitoranycontrolledmulti-discunit.
Competitorswhohaveamodernvehiclewithafactoryheadunitwhichdisplaysotherinformationaboutthevehiclewho
wishtokeepthefactoryheadunitmay,additionally,installanaftermarketheadunit,whichmaybeinstalledinfrontofthe
B-pillars,in,forexample:glovecompartment,underdash,underseat,emptydashpocketorshelf,etc.
Headunitwithinternaldigitalsignalprocessor
Upto16bandsofmonoorstereo(L&R)equalization
AmplifierswithsimpleHi/Lopasscrossoversand/orbassboost
Standaloneanalog(passiveoractive)crossovers
NotAllowed
Externaldigitalsoundprocessors
Amplifierswithbuilt-indigitalsignalprocessors
Computersystems
Speakers
Allowed
Onlyfactoryspeakerlocationsarepermittedforspeakerupgrades,exceptforhighfrequencydriversandsubwoofers,(see
thefollowingrules.)Factoryspeakersmaybeupgradedorreplacedwiththesamesizespeaker.Ovalspeakerlocationsare
theexception.Forexample,5x7speakerscanbereplacedwith5”speakers.Theuseofspacersandbafflesarepermitted.
Speakersmustbemountedbehindthefactorygrill.
Optionalpairofhighfrequencydrivers.Themanufacturermustspecifyhighfrequencydrivers’diaphragmordomesizeis2”
orless.Highfrequencydriversmaybemountedondoorpanels,dashorA-pillarswithbasichardware,orinfactory
locations.Flushmountinghardwareisallowedineasilyreplaceablepanels(e.g.door,sailorpillar).
Subwoofersmustbeinstalledinthetrunk,hatchareaorrearmoststorageareaofthevehicle.
ForvehiclesconfiguredwithadedicatedsubwooferinfrontoftheB-pillarfromthemanufacturer,thesubwoofermaybe
replacedwithanupgradedsubwooferofthesamesize.Thefactoryenclosuremustbeutilizedandunaltered(whichmaybe
verifiedbyMECAJudge).
Forextendedcabandquadcabpick-uptrucksonly,theareabehindtherearmostfactoryseatsorunderneathfactoryrear
seatsshallbeconsideredafactorystoragelocation,andmaybeusedforsubwooferinstallation.Alloriginalequipmentsuch
asthejackandtoolsmuststillbemaintainedintheselocations.
Infinitebafflesarepermittedasatypeofsubwooferenclosure.
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NotAllowed
Waveguides,horns,compressiondrivers,andlargeformattweeters
Podsorbuild-outsforhighfrequencydrivers
Ventingspeakersoutsidethevehicle
Installingspeakers(exceptsubwoofersandonepairofhighfrequencydrivers)innon-stocklocations
Externalspeakerenclosures
Electrical
Allowed
Upgradedelectricalandchargingsystems
NotAllowed
Morethanone12-voltbatteryandonealternator
Changingthebatteryoralternatorlocations
Equipmentthatoriginallycamewith120VACpowersupplies
Anyequipmentnotcaraudiospecificand/ornotoperatingat12VDC
Systemvoltagehigherthan14.4voltsattheamplifierwiththevehicleoff
InteriorModifications
Allowed
Commercialsounddeadenerandacoustictreatments(notvisible)
Trimmingplastictoinstallsourceunitorhighfrequencydrivers
NotAllowed
Soundabsorbingmaterials(i.e.dashpads,towels,foampadding,acoustictreatments)
Cuttingofmetalandplastic.Thisincludesthefloor,kickpanels,doors,doorpanels,dash,etc.Permitteditemsformounting
tweetersandinstallingheadunitareexcluded.
Changingthelocation,access,orfunctionalabilityofanyitemoriginallyprovidedbythemanufacturerwithinthevehicle(i.e.
centerconsole,glovebox,seating,sparetire,factorypanel)
Remotefaceplateorpermanentremotecontrol
Doorpanelmodifications
Movinganyoftheseatsfromtheirfactorymounts
Safety
NotAllowed
Obscuringline-of-sightthroughanywindowglass(excludingwindowtintandexteriorcoveringsusedforjudging)
AnymodificationsinfrontoftheB-pillarhinderingthevehicle'soperation(forexample:limitingthewindowsfromgoingall
thewaydown)
Cosmetics
Allowed
Windowtint
Exteriorwindowcoveringsusedforjudging
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Allconsumer,sponsored,andprofessionalcompetitorsareallowedtocompeteintheStreetclassbased
ontheguidelinesbelow.TheStreetclassincludesCompetitorswhostillchoosenottomodifytheir
vehicle’sinteriororoverallaestheticsforsoundqualitypurposes,butallowsalittlemoreflexibilitywith
installationandequipmentaslistedintheAllowedlist.Modificationsorupgradestoavehicle’sinterior,
exterior,engine,orrelatedcomponentsdonotnecessarilymoveavehicletoahigherclassunlessdoneto
improvethesoundqualitysystembeyondthelimitsoutlinedintheAllowedlist.
ClassRequirements
Manufacturervehiclesarenotallowed.
Components
Allowed
Replacingheadunitinfactorylocation.Factoryradioopeningmaybemodifiedtoacceptaftermarketsourceunitsmadeto
replaceorupgradeOEMequipment,butmustmaintainafactoryappearance.
wishtokeepthefactoryheadunitmay,additionally,installanaftermarketheadunit.
Equalizers(nolimitonbandsofequalization)
Crossovernetworks
Digitalsignalprocessors
Amplifierswithbuilt-inprocessing
NotAllowed
Computersystems
Speakers
Allowed
OnlyFactoryspeakerlocationsarepermittedforspeakerupgrades,exceptforhighfrequencydriversandsubwoofers(see
thefollowingrules).Factoryspeakerlocationsmaybetrimmedtofitsamesizereplacementspeaker(conearea).Innocase
canmorethan.5”oftotaldiameterofmetalberemoved.Ovalspeakerlocationsaretheexception.Forexample,5x7
speakerscanbereplacedwith5”speakers.Theuseofspacersandbafflesarepermitted.Speakersmustbemountedbehind
thefactorygrill.
Optionalpairofhighfrequencydrivers.Themanufacturermustspecifyhighfrequencydriverdiaphragmordomesizeis2”
orless.Highfrequencydriversmaybeflush,surface,ormountedincustompods.Podsmustresembleafactoryappearance.
TheuseofafactorystylefabricisallowedonA-pillars,modifiedtoaccepthighfrequencydrivers.Cuttingofplasticisallowed
forthisinstall.
Subwoofersmustbeinstalledinthetrunk,orrearmoststorageareaofthevehicle.
ForvehiclesconfiguredwithadedicatedsubwooferinfrontoftheB-pillarfromthemanufacturer,thesubwoofermaybe
replacedwithanupgradedsubwooferofthesamesize.Thefactoryenclosuremustbeutilizedandunaltered(whichmaybe
verifiedbyMECAJudge).
Forextendedcabandquadcabpick-uptrucksonly,theareabehindtherearmostfactoryseatsorunderneathfactoryrear
seatsshallbeconsideredafactorystoragelocationandmaybeusedforsubwooferinstallation.Alloriginalequipmentsuch
asthejackandtoolsmuststillbemaintainedintheselocations.
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Twoseatvehiclesthatarenotequippedwithadedicatedstoragearea(e.g.regularcabtrucksandsportscars)mayhave
subwoofersmountedunderthedriverandpassengerseats.
Infinitebafflesarepermittedasatypeofsubwooferenclosure.
NotAllowed
Waveguides,horns,andcompressiondrivers
Alteringanyspeakerpanellocationstoimprovesound.Permitteditemsareexcluded.
Installingspeakers(exceptsubwoofersandonepairofhighfrequencydrivers)innon-stocklocations
Electrical
Allowed
Relocateprimarybatteryand/orinstallmultiple12-voltbatterieswiredinparallellocatedunderhoodorin
trunk/hatch/truckbed/cargoarea).Batteriesmustbesecurelymounted(andcoveredifinatruckbed).
NotAllowed
Morethanonealternator
Changingthealternatorlocation
Allowed
Dashpadsmaybeinstalled,butmustbeOEMspecificandnomorethan½”thick
Sparetiremayberemoved
NotAllowed
Soundabsorbingmaterials(i.e.towels,foampadding,acoustictreatments).Permitteditemsareexcluded.
Cuttingofmetalandplastic.Thisincludesthefloor,kickpanels,doors,doorpanels,dash,etc.Permitteditemsareexcluded.
Changingthelocation,access,orfunctionalabilityofanyitemoriginallyprovidedbythemanufacturerwithinthevehicle(i.e.
centerconsole,glovebox,seating,factorypanel).Permitteditemsareexcluded.
Doorpanelmodifications.Permitteditemsareexcluded.
Safety
NotAllowed
Obscuringline-of-sightthroughanywindowglass(excludingwindowtintandexteriorcoveringsusedforjudging)
AnymodificationsinfrontoftheB-pillarhinderingthevehicle'soperation(forexample:limitingthewindowsfromgoingall
thewaydown)
Cosmetics
Allowed
Windowtint
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Allconsumer,sponsored,andprofessionalcompetitorsareallowedto
competeintheModifiedStreetclassbasedontheguidelinesbelow.
TheModifiedStreetclassincludesCompetitorswhostillchoosenotto
modifytheirvehicle’sinteriororoverallaestheticsinfrontoftheB-pillar
forsoundqualitypurposes,butallowsincreasedflexibilitywithspeaker
mounting,addstheabilitytousekickpanels,andallowsforanyinteriororaestheticsmodificationsbehindtheB-pillars.
Modificationsorupgradestoavehicle’sinterior,exterior,engine,orrelatedcomponentsdonotnecessarilymoveavehicle
toahigherclassunlessdonetoimprovethesoundqualitysystembeyondthelimitsoutlinedintheAllowedlist.
ClassRequirements
Manufacturervehiclesarenotallowed
Components
Allowed
Replacingheadunitinfactorylocation.Factoryradioopeningmaybemodifiedtoacceptaftermarketsourceunitsmadeto
replaceorupgradeOEMequipment,butmustmaintainafactoryappearance.
wishtokeepthefactoryheadunitandaddanaftermarketheadunit.
Crossovernetworks
NotAllowed
Computersystems
Speakers
Allowed
Stockspeakerlocationsmaybemodifiedoralteredtoaccommodateaftermarketdrivers.Factorygrillsmaybemodifiedto
improveperformance.Cosmeticsofgrillsmaybealtered,i.e.painting,coveringwithcloth,etc.
Doorspeakersmaybereplacedwithmaximum8”driver.Iffactoryspeakerislargerthan8”,itmaybereplacedwiththe
samesizeasprovidedbyOEM.
Optionalpairofhighfrequencydrivers.Themanufacturermustspecifyhighfrequencydrivers’diaphragmordomesizeis2”
orless.Highfrequencydriversmaybeflush,surface,ormountedincustompods.Podsmustresembleafactory
appearance.TheuseofafactorystylefabricisallowedonA-pillars,modifiedtoaccepthighfrequencydrivers.Cuttingof
plasticisallowedforthisinstall.
KickPanelsmaybeusedtomountoneadditionalpairofspeakersupto6.5”.Kickpanelsmustresembleafactory
appearance.Theoptionalpairofhighfrequencydriversmaybemountedinthekickpanels.Cuttingofplasticisallowedfor
install.
Unlessmountedinafactorylocation,subwoofer(s)mustbeinstalledbehindtheBpillar.Theymaybemountedinany
configurationincludingwalls.
ForvehiclesconfiguredwithadedicatedsubwooferforwardoftheB-pillarfromthemanufacturer,thesubwoofermaybe
replacedwithanupgradedsubwooferofthesamesize.Thefactoryenclosuremustbeutilizedandthespeakerbafflemaybe
replaced(whichmaybeverifiedbyaMECAjudge).
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Twoseatvehiclesthatarenotequippedwithadedicatedstoragearea(e.g.regularcabtrucksandsportscars)mayhave
subwoofersmountedunderthedriverandpassengerseats.
NotAllowed
Waveguidesandhorns
Installingspeakers(exceptsubwoofersandonepairoftweeters)innon-stocklocations(excludingkickpanels)
Electrical
Allowed
Relocateprimarybatteryand/orinstallmultiple12-voltbatterieswiredinparallellocatedunderhoodorin
trunk/hatch/truckbed/cargoarea).Batteriesmustbesecurelymounted(andcoveredifinatruckbed).
NotAllowed
Morethanonealternator
Changingthealternatorlocation
Allowed
Dashpadsmaybeinstalled,butmustbeOEMspecificandnomorethan½”thick
RemovalofanyitembehindtheB-pillars
Cuttingplasticforkickpanelorpillarspeakerinstalls
NotAllowed
Soundabsorbingmaterials(i.e.towels,foampadding,acoustictreatments).Permitteditemsareexcluded.
Cuttingofmetalandplastic.Thisincludesthefloor,kickpanels,doors,doorpanels,dash,etc.Permitteditemsareexcluded.
Changingthelocation,access,orfunctionalabilityofanyitemoriginallyprovidedbythemanufacturerwithinthevehiclein
frontoftheB-pillar(i.e.centerconsole,glovebox,seating,factorypanel).Permitteditemsareexcluded.
Safety
Allowed
Obscuringline-of-sightbehindtheB-pillars
NotAllowed
Obscuringline-of-sightthroughanywindowglassinfrontoftheB-pillars(excludingwindowtintandexteriorcoveringsused
forjudging)
ModificationsinfrontoftheB-pillarhinderingthevehicle'soperation(forexample:windowsunabletorolldowncompletely)
Cosmetics
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Allowed
Windowtint
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Allconsumer,sponsored,andprofessionalcompetitorsareallowedtocompeteintheModified
classbasedontheguidelinesbelow.TheModifiedclassincludescompetitorswhochooseto
modifytheirvehicle'sinteriorand/orelectricalsystemwhichcanstillbereturnedtostockat
anytimeforthepurposeofimprovingsoundqualityandcomponentperformance.Additional
oralternatespeakerlocationswillbeacceptedaslongasvehicleintegrityisretained,areacan
bereturnedtostockintegrity,andthelocationsonlyutilizetheoriginalairspacewithinthevehicle.Modificationsorupgradestoa
vehicle'sinterior,exterior,engine,orrelatedcomponentsdonotnecessarilymoveavehicletoahigherclassunlessdonetoimprove
thesoundqualitysystembeyondtheAllowedlimitsoutlinedbelow.
ClassRequirements
VehiclewillbejudgedfromtheDriver'sSeatwiththeengineoff.
MECAapprovedaudiotrackswillbeusedforjudging.CDsorcompetitorprovidedUSBflashdrivesorIPodsareallowed.
Windowsmustbeabletorolldown.
Vehiclemustrunandbedrivablefromthedriver'sseat.
Components
Allowed
Replacingheadunitinfactorylocation.Factoryradioopeningmaybemodifiedtoacceptaftermarketsourceunitsmadetoreplace
orupgradeOEMequipment.
wishtokeepthefactoryheadunitand,additionally,installanaftermarketheadunit.
Crossovernetworks
Computersystemsthatoperateon12voltsandaredesignedformobileinstallationuse
Speakers
Allowed
Waveguidesandhorns
KickPanelsmaybeusedtomountoneadditionalpairofspeakersandtheoptionalpairofhighfrequencydrivers.
Subwooferslocatedanywhereinsidethevehicle
Stockspeakerlocationsmaybemodified,altered,cut,andrebuilttoaccommodateaftermarketdrivers
DashandA-pillarpodswithuptoa4”(102mmofconeareaorless)driver
Dashpodscanbeupto4.5”insize(i.e.height,width)fromfactorysurfaces(e.g.cornerofdash).Depthofpodscanbefromfaceof
dashtowindshield.
A-pillarmods/podsmayprotrudeupto3.5”fromthefactorysurface.
Minorplasticcuttingunderfactorygrillsindash(notvisible)
NotAllowed
Raisedfloorenclosures
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A-pillarmods/podsprotrudingmorethan3.5”fromthefactorysurface
A-pillarmodswithdriverslargerthan4”(greaterthan102mmofconearea)
Dashpodsprotrudingmorethan4.5”fromfactorydashsurfaceand4.5”fromfactoryA-pillarsurface
Thesurfaceofthedashmaynotbemodifiedtoaddspeakers
Electrical
Allowed
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Batteriesmustbesecurelymounted(andcoveredifinatruckbed)
NotAllowed
Allowed
Doorpanelscanbemodified/rebuilt
Commercialsounddeadenerandacoustictreatments
Soundabsorbingmaterials(i.e.towels,foampadding,acoustictreatments)upto1"thick.Additionalfabricsorsoundabsorbing
productsmaybeaddedtofactorypanelsaswellasaddingtowelsandfoamtodampenresonance.
Plasticcuttingandmetaltrimmingisallowedforstockspeakerlocationupgrades,doorpanel,andkickpanelspeakerinstallations
NotAllowed
Cuttingofdash.Permitteditemssuchasplastictrimpanelsasmentionedareexcluded.
Safety
Allowed
Obscuringline-of-sightbehindtheB-pillars
NotAllowed
Anymodificationshinderingthevehicle'soperation
Obscuringline-of-sightthroughanywindowglassinfrontoftheB-pillar(excludingspeakerpods,windowtint,andexterior
coveringsusedforjudging)
Cosmetics
Allowed
Windowtint
Exteriorwindowcoveringsusedforjudging.
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Allconsumer,sponsored,andprofessionalcompetitorsareallowedtocompeteintheModexclass
basedontheguidelinesbelow.TheModexclassincludesCompetitorswhohaveputforththeeffortto
enhancetheirinstallationandsystemperformancewithmodificationstoredesigntheinteriorto
enhancethevehicle’ssound.Modificationsorupgradestoavehicle’sinterior,exterior,engine,or
relatedcomponentsdonotnecessarilymoveavehicletoahigherclassunlessdonetoimprovethe
soundqualitysystembeyondthelimitsoutlinedintheAllowedlist.
ClassRequirements
InteriorinfrontoftheB-pillarmuststillfeelandlooklikeavehicle.
Components
Allowed
Anyheadunit,equalizer,crossovernetwork,DSP
120VACequipment
Computersystems
Speakers
Allowed
Stockspeakerlocationsmaybemodified,altered,orcuttoaccommodateaftermarketdrivers
Waveguidesandhorns
Highfrequencydriversmaybemountedanywhere
A-pillarmods/podsmayprotrudeupto3.5”fromthefactorysurface.
Twodashcutoutsupto6x10inches(or60squareinches)toaccommodatespeakers,baffles,and/orenclosures
Dashpodsaboveorinfrontofdashcutoutupto4.5”abovefactorysurface.Depthofpodscanbefromthefaceofthedash
tothewindshield.
Dashpods/grillcanbelargeenoughtocoverthecutout
Kickpanelsorfloormaybeusedtomountspeakersandenclosures
Onepairofexternalventsupto4”indiameteror12.5squareinches(e.g.ScanVARIOVENT)infrontofB-pillar
SubwoofersmaybemountedanywhereinsidethevehicleorexternalbehindtheB-pillar(i.e.subwooferboxinthebedof
truckswithacutoutpass-through)
NotAllowed
ExternalspeakerenclosuresinfrontofB-pillar
A-pillarmods/podsprotrudingmorethan3.5”fromthefactorysurface
Dashpodsexceeding4.5”aboveoriginaldashsurface
Electrical
Allowed
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Allowed
Doorpanelscanbemodified/rebuilt
Soundabsorbingmaterialsupto1inchthick(i.e.towels,foampadding,acoustictreatments).Additionalfabricsorsound
absorbingproductsmaybeaddedtofactorypanelsaswellasaddingtowelsandfoamtodampenresonance.
Seatsmayberelocated,butmustbesecurelymounted.Mustbetwofrontseats.
Cuttingofinternalmetalorplastic
Itemsincenterofdashmaybereconfiguredtoallowinstallationofsourceunit
CuttingofexternalmetalbehindtheB-pillars
NotAllowed
Completelyrebuildingthedash
Movingoriginalgaugesindashtonon-factorylocations(excludingheadunitandHVACcontrols)
Safety
Allowed
Obscuringline-of-sightbehindtheB-pillar
NotAllowed
Obscuringline-of-sightthroughanywindowglassinfrontoftheB-pillars(excludingspeakerpods,windowtint,andexterior
coveringsusedforjudging).
Anymodificationshinderingthevehicle'soperation.
Cosmetics
Allowed
Windowtint
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ClassRequirements
Allconsumer,sponsored,andprofessionalcompetitorsareallowedtocompeteintheExtreme
classbasedontheguidelinesbelow.TheExtremeclasswillshowcasethemostradicalofvehicles
withthesolepurposeofgainingeveryadvantagepossibleforsoundqualityinamobile
environment.
Components
Norestrictions
Speakers
Norestrictions
Electrical
Norestrictions
Safety
Norestrictions
Norestrictions
Cosmetics
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Anyonewhoworksfora12-Voltmanufacturerinanywaymustcompeteinthisclass.Anyvehiclethat
isregardedasa“factorydemovehicle”orownedbyamanufacturerbelongsinthisclass.Anyonewho
believesthattheyhavetheexperienceandabilitytocompeteintheMasterclassmaydoso,however
onceamemberelectstocompeteintheMasterclasstheymuststayintheMasterclassindefinitely.
Thisisanexpertclasswhichgivescompetitorsandvehicleswithan“unfair”advantageoverother
competitorstheopportunitytobepartofMECA.Trophiesmayormaynotbeawarded(dependsonthesponsororeventstatus).
ClassRequirements
Components
Norestrictions
Speakers
Norestrictions
Electrical
Norestrictions
Safety
Norestrictions
Norestrictions
Cosmetics
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V.BestoftheBestofShow(BOBOS)Award
ThewinnerofthisawardwillbetheCompetitorwiththebestoverallaudiosystemperformanceataneventbasedontheir
competitionresults,determinedbythefollowingscoringsystem:
BOBOSCompetitorsmustenterSPandSQtoqualifyfortheaward.Park&Pound,Install,andRTAFreqOutpointswillbe
addedtogettheoverallBOBOSscore.
UsingtheCompetitor’strueindividualscoresinSP,Park&Pound,SQ,RTA(scorex2),andInstall,thosescoreswillbe
totaledtogetanoverallscore,withthehighestoverallscorewinningBOBOS.
SPoffersamaximumscoreof150dB,Park&Poundoffersamaximumscoreof130dB,SQisamaximumof100points,RTA
FreqOutisamaximumof80points(perfectscoreof40x2),andInstallhasamaximumof100points.
Forexample,ifaCompetitorhasa152.5dBinSP,126.1dBinPark&Pound,a78inSQ,a32inRTA,and81inInstall,thenit
wouldbecalculatedas:SPiscappedat150dBandtheRTAFreqoutscoreisdoubled.So,150+126.1+78+64+81=499.
Tie-breakers:1stSQScore;2ndSPScore;3rdInstallScore;4thPark&PoundScore;5thRTAFreqOutScore.
Eveniftheyareoffered,SQ2,RidetheLight,Show&Shine,andBoom&ZoomarenotfactoredintotheBOBOSscoring.
PhatawardsandBestofShowawardsarenotfactoredintotheBOBOSscoring.
VI.JudgePoints
Acompetitormayearnnomorethan20“JudgePoints”duringtheseason.Thesearelastplacepointstakenwhenacompetitorispart
ofaJudgeTeamataneventandapprovedbytheCommissionerasnecessary.Theresultsarelistedwithascoreofzero“0”.“Judge
Points”counttowardqualifyingforStateandNationalTitlesaswellasWorldFinalsinvitationjustaspointsearnedfromcompetition.
VII.GeneralRules
A. Vehicle/OwnerRequirements
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
NopartofthevehicleortheinstallationwillcompromisetheJudge,passenger,orspectatorsafetyinanyway.
VehicleandaudiosystemsubjecttoinspectionbyJudgesatanytime.
Vehicleandinstallmustpasssafetyinspection.Safetyinspectionwillconsistofcheckingwiresandconnectionsunderthe
hoodandsolidmountingofampsandampfuses.
Anymembervehiclethatisdeterminedtobeunsafemaycompeteatthefirsteventandreceivepoints,butmusthave
safetyissuesresolvedatthenextevent.Failuretoresolvesafetyissuesafterthefirsteventmayprohibitparticipationat
futureevents.
Anysafetyissuesorjudgingcallsmadeduringaneventwillberecordedonalogsheet.Thissheetwillbepassedtothe
MECAR&ECommitteetogivefinalapprovalofanyissuesthatarisewhichmaynotbeclearlyidentifiedintherules.
CompetitorandTeammustaccordallJudgesproperrespectandcourtesy.Anyunsportsmanlikeconductmayresultin
disqualificationand/orsuspension.
B. JudgingCriteria
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
TheJudgewillsitinthedriver’sseatandwillbetheonlypersonallowedinthevehicleduringscoring.
Alljudgingwillbeperformedwiththeengineoff,includingwhencheckingforsystemnoise.
a. Noiseistobejudgedwithmusicandzerobittracks,atvaryingvolumelevels,andfromnormallisteningposition.
Whennoiseisaudibleandinterfereswithlisteningexperience,pointsarededucted(seechartpage17,VIII,B).
b. Onlysystemrelatednoiseshouldbeevaluated,andwhennecessary,deductedaccordingly;forexample,
alternatorwhine,on/offpop,isnolongerdeducted.Pointsalsoshouldnotbedeductedforfansrunning,relays
turningon/off,CDspinninginsidetheheadunitUNLESStheycanbeheardcomingthroughthespeakers.
Driver’sseatmaybepositionedhowevertheCompetitorwishes.SeatrailsmayonlyberelocatedinModex,Extreme,and
Masterclasses.Allotherclassesmaynotmodifythefactorypositionoftheseats.
Judgeswilluseapprovedtracksforlistening,listedhereandAddendums2and3:
a. TheCheskyUltimateDemonstrationDisc
b. MECASQLCD–PositiveListeningVolume2and/orTantricTuning
c. MECABonusTrackscommerciallyavailable(e.g.KebMo’sSuitcase,JaniceIan’sBreakingSilence,etc.)
TheCheskyUltimateDemonstrationDiscevaluationtracksarelistedwitheachsoundqualitycriteriasectioninthisRule
Book.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
C.
Judge’slisteninglevelwillvary(70-115dB)duringjudgingtoassessallsystemcriteria.
Scorebreakdownsaretobeusedasaguide.Inordertoplaceinacertainpointcategory,asystemdoesnothaveto
representallcriteriadefined;itisusedasamajorityruling.Commonsenseandobjectivityshouldbeusedwhenviewingthe
scoredefinitions.
SoundQualityclassassignmentsarebasedonthecomplexityofthesystemandinstallation.
Whenasystemfailureoccurs,theCompetitorwillbegiven5minutestomakeadjustmentsandpresentsystemtotheJudge.
TheSoundQuality“SQBestofShow”awardwillbepresentedtotheCompetitorwhoreceivesthehighestSQscoreinthe
SoundQualitycontest.The“InstallBestofShow”awardwillbepresentedtotheCompetitorwiththehighestInstallscore.
TheSoundQualityLeague“SQLBestofShow”awardwillbepresentedtotheCompetitorwhoreceivedthehighesttotal
scoreamongallSQLformats(SQ,Install,andRTAFreqOut).
MECAMembersmustcompeteattheirStateorRegionalFinalsforStateChampionshipinthatclass.IfnoStateorRegional
Finalsisoffered,thehighestqualifyingscoreineachclasswillearntheStateChampionship.
MECAMembersmustobtainaminimumof40pointstoqualifyfortheWorldFinalsSoundfest.TheMembermustcompete
inatleast2eventswiththevehicleintendedforWorldFinalsSoundfestcompetition.
PointswillbeawardedforthepurposeofdeterminingNationalPointsChampions.Thepointswillbeasfollows:Forsingle
(1X)pointscontests:1st=5points,2nd=4points,3rd=3points,4th=2points,5th=1point.Therewillbedouble(2X)
pointscontestsandSoundfestswillbetriple(3X)points.TheCompetitorwiththemostpointsineachclassistheNational
PointsChampionforthatclass.
AnydisputesorprotestsaretoberespectfullypresentedtotheHeadJudgepriortothestartofjudgingsothatthe
Competitorbeingprotestedhastimetocorrectanyproblemsandcomplywiththerules.Protestsmayonlybefiledby
anotherCompetitorinthesameclassasthevehicle/systemprotested.
Anyruleinterpretationsmadeduringaneventwillberecordedonalogsheet.Thissheetaswellasanemailwillbepassed
totheMECAR&ECommitteetogivefinalapprovalofanyissuesthatarisewhichmaynotbeclearlyidentifiedintherules.
TheMECAR&ECommitteewillhave5daystomakeafinaldecisionregardinganyruleinterpretations;decisionsmadewill
befinalfortheremainderoftheseason.
Judgesdecisionsarefinal.IfaCompetitorhasquestionsconcerningmisplacementinclassoranyotherirregularity,the
CompetitormaycontacttheMECAR&ECommitteeforreview.
SystemRequirements
1.
2.
3.
Useofequipmentthathasbeenconvertedto12-voltpowerisallowedonlyinModex,Extreme,andMasterclasses.
Power,volume,andtrackfunctionsmustbeaccessibleandviewablefromtheJudge’slisteningposition.
Nomodificationsoradditionstoaudioorelectricalsystemsafterverification.Replacementofsamemakeandmodel
equipmentisallowed.
D. SoundQualityContestsandClasses
1.
2.
3.
4.
SoundQualityclassesofferedaredeterminedbytheCommissionerandthehost,promoter,and/orsponsor.SoundQuality
classeswillbelistedpriortotheeventontheeventflyerandthewebsiteschedule.
Forsinglepoint(1X)SQLEvents:Stock,Street,ModifiedStreet,andModifiedclasseswillbeoffered.Modex,Extremeand
Masterclassesareoptional.
ForDoublePoint(2X)andallSoundfestTriplePoint(3X)SQLevents,allSQclasseswillbeoffered:Stock,Street,Modified,
ModifiedStreet,Modex,Extreme,andMaster.
Itispreferredthatall3Xpointscontestsuse3judgestoscoreandratetheSoundQualityoftheaudiosystems.When/where
judgesarenotreadilyavailable,2judgesmaybeused,and1judgeasalastresortbuthighlydiscouraged.Withmultiple
judges,thescoresheetsareaveragedtodeterminethewinnersineachclass.Scoresheetsshouldbeturnedintothe
scorekeeperwithnodiscussionamongthejudgesorthescorekeeper.Scoresheetsshouldbecompletewhenturnedinto
thescorekeeper(doesnothavetobetotaled,butneedstohaveeverycategoryfilledout).Judges'scoresaretobe
independentandbasedonlyontheirexperiencelisteningtoandratingapprovedcontesttracks.State,Regional,andWorld
Finalscontestsmustusethe3judgesmethodfordeterminingwinnersineachclass.ForanyFinalsandbigcontests,2setsof
threejudgesmaybeused.FirstsetwilljudgeStock,Street,andModifiedStreetclass.Secondsetofjudgeswillevaluate
Modified,Modex,Extreme,andMasterclasses.Whenthereisatie,thesetie-breakersaretobeused:
a. SumofTonalityscores
b. SumofRealism/Believabilityscores
c. SumofAmbiencescores
d. SumofDynamics/Impactscores
e. SumofHighLevelLinearityscores
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5.
6.
TheCompetitormustmakesurethattheircorrectclassislistedontheirscoresheet,sothatpointscanbetracked
accordingly.
SQ2has2classes,withsoundqualityscoresheetsfordriverandpassengerseatsjudgedsimultaneously.Bothscoresheets
areaddedtogether.Highestscorewins.MECAMembersmustcompeteintwo(2)SQ2conteststoqualifyforState
ChampionshipsandSQ2entryatFinals.SQ2classincludesallsystemsthatqualifyforStock,Street,andModifiedStreetSQ
classes.SQ2+classincludesallsystemsthatqualifyforModifed,Modex,Extreme,andMasterSQclasses.
VIII.ScoreSheetGuidelines
A. SafetyInspection
(PassorFail)
TheverificationJudgewillperformthesafetyinspection.Thefollowingmaydisqualifyavehicle:
1. Improperelectricaloverloadprotection,terminations,cabling,orroutingofanypartofthesystemthatcouldcauseharmto
theJudge,Competitor,passengers,orspectators.
2. ImpropermountingofanypieceofthesystemthatcouldcauseharmtotheJudge,Competitor,passengers,orspectators.
3. Anyportionoftheinstallthatdoesnotmeetwiththeclassverificationrules.
B. SystemNoise
(Maximumpointsdeducted:-2)
Points Deductions
0
NoNoise
0.25 Audibleatlowvolumelevels,70–85dB
0.50 Audibleatmoderatevolumelevels,85–95dB
0.75 Audibleatmostvolumelevels
1
Audibleatallvolumelevels
Therewillbeadeductionfromthetotalscoreforeachinstanceofthefollowingheardthroughthespeakers:
1. Hiss(Statictypebackgroundsystemnoisethatinterfereswithperceptionandlisteningenjoyment,notpartoftherecording
ortesttrack)
2. Miscellaneoussystemnoise,audibleduringlisteningtests
C.
Tonality
1. LowFrequencies(<20Hz–60Hz)
(Maximumpointsawarded:10each)
Competitiondiscexamples:Tracks3,9,15,17,19,25
a) Thisfrequencyrangeiscomprisedofthelowestnotesofmusic.Thesewillbeimmediatelyrecognizable,realistically
weighted,havingrealisticextension,articulate,andfreeofblurredorexaggerateddecay.
b) Thisfrequencyrangeincludesthelowerharmonicsofthebass,organ,basssax,accordion,harp,kickdrum,piano,etc.
2. LowerMidrangeFrequencies(60Hz–200Hz)
(Maximumpointsawarded:10)
Competitiondiscexamples:Tracks3,15,17,19,21,23
a) Thesefrequencieswillbefreeofresonance;theywillberealisticallydefinedandwithoutdistortion.Attackanddecayof
instruments,suchasthedrumorguitar,areimportantinthisrange.
b) Thisfrequencyrangeincludes:theFrenchhorn,bass,baritone,andtenorvocals,viola,tuba,trombone,bassoon,clarinet,
saxophone,timpani,guitar,accordion,harp,piano,etc.
3. MidrangeFrequencies(200Hz–3kHz)
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Competitiondiscexamples:Tracks9,15,17,19
a) Thesefrequencieswillbefull,withoutthepresenceofharshness,dullness,ordistortion.
b) Thefrequencyrangeincludes:stringedinstruments,woodwinds,brassinstruments,drums,mostvocals,guitar,piano,etc.
4. HighFrequencies(3kHz->20kHz)
Competitiondiscexamples:Tracks3,9,11,15,17,19,21
a) Thesefrequencieswillbeneithertooharshnortoodull,withthepresenceofsibilance,resonance,ordistortion.
b) Thisfrequencyrangeincludedtheupperharmonicsofwoodwinds,chimes,xylophone,somestringedinstruments,cymbal,
highhat,somevocals,piano,etc.
Points RealismofFrequencies
1-2 Frequenciesarenotproportionaltoeachother,extremelyharshordull;musicalqualityislittletonone;littleornotonal
accuracy;extremeresonanceorreflection;anddistortioniscommonatlow(80-90dB)levels,ornotapparent.
3-4 Frequenciesareproportionatetoeachother,butaremoderatelyharshordull;musicalqualityislacking;verypoortonal
accuracy;resonanceorreflectionprominent;anddistortionoccursatmoderate(85-95dB)levels.
5-7 Frequenciesareproportionatetoeachother,butareslightlyharshordull;musicalqualityismoderate;poortonalaccuracy;
resonanceorreflectionoccurs;distortionoccursatpeaksof90-105dB.
8-9 Frequenciesarecloselyproportionatetoeachother,butasmallamountofharshnessordullnessoccurs;instrumentsand
vocalsarereproducedwithgoodmusicalqualities;tonalaccuracyisslightlyoff;verylittleresonanceorreflection;willnot
distortatpeaksof105dB.
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Frequenciesareaccuratelyproportionatetoeachother,noharshnessordullnessoccurs;instrumentsandvocalsare
reproducedwithrealisticmusicalqualities;tonalaccuracyisperfectlypresented;noresonanceorreflection;nodistortion
occursatpeaksofupto110dB.
D. MusicalRealism
1. Dynamics/Impact
Competitiondiscexamples:Tracks3,17,19,25,29
Thereproductionofdynamicsistheelementofmusicalexpressionrelatingtothedegreeofloudnessorsoftnessofasound.The
dynamicrangepertainstotheuseablerangeofextremesbetweenloudandsoftportionsofthereproduction.Thesedifferencesshould
besmooth,transient,andaccurate.Nodistortionwilloccurateitherloudorsoftportionsofthereproduction.
Points RealismofDynamics
1
Softportionslackdetailorarenotatallapparent;attackisweak;decayisextremelyinaccurate;distortionoccursatlowto
moderate(80-95dB)levels.Transiencefromsofttoloudlevelsisextremelyunstable.
2
Softportionslackdetail;attackisweak;decayisinaccurate;distortionoccursatlowtomoderate(80-95dB)levels.
Transiencefromsofttoloudlevelsisunstable.
3
Softportionsarenotdetailed;attackisweak;distortionoccursatpeaksof90-105dB.Transiencefromsofttoloudlevelshas
peaksand/ordips.
4
Softportionsaredetailed;attackisaccurate;littledistortionatpeaksof105dB.Transiencefromsofttoloudlevelsis
accuratewithverylittleperceptionofpeaksand/ordips.
5
Softportionsareperfectlyaccurate;attackisaccurate;nodistortionoccurringatpeaksofupto110dB.Transiencefromsoft
toloudlevelsisaccurateandhasnopeaksand/ordips.
2. Linearity(Mediumvolume:80-90dB)
Competitiondiscexamples:Track17
21
Theproportionandrelationshipofallmusicalfrequenciesareexaminedatamediumornormallisteninglevel(80–90dB)andloud
listeninglevel(95–115dB).Bass,midbass,midrange,andhighfrequenciesshouldberelativelyproportionalatthese2volumelevels.
Points RealismofLinearity
1
Frequenciesarenotproportionalasvolumeisincreasedordecreased.
2
Frequenciesaresomewhatproportional,butvaryasvolumeisincreasedordecreased.
3
Frequenciesaresomewhatproportional,andvaryslightlyasvolumeisincreasedordecreased.
4
Frequenciesaredefinedandproportional,andvaryonlyslightlyasvolumeisincreasedordecreased.
5
Frequenciesaredefinedandproportional,anddonotvaryasvolumeisincreasedordecreased.
3. Linearity(Highvolume:95-115dB)
Competitiondiscexamples:Track17
Theproportionandrelationshipofallmusicalfrequenciesareexaminedatamediumornormallisteninglevel(80–90dB)andloud
listeninglevel(95–115dB).Bass,midbass,midrange,andhighfrequenciesshouldberelativelyproportionalatthese2volumelevels.
Points RealismofLinearity
1
Frequenciesarenotproportionalasvolumeisincreasedordecreased.
2
Frequenciesaresomewhatproportional,butvaryasvolumeisincreasedordecreased.
3
Frequenciesaresomewhatproportional,andvaryslightlyasvolumeisincreasedordecreased.
4
Frequenciesaredefinedandproportional,andvaryonlyslightlyasvolumeisincreasedordecreased.
5
Frequenciesaredefinedandproportional,anddonotvaryasvolumeisincreasedordecreased.
4. Ambience
Competitiondiscexamples:Tracks3,11
Ambienceispartofthelisteningenvironmentthatisnotadirectresultofthemusicalsource.Themusicshouldappeartooriginatein
frontofthelistener,yetthereshouldbeasenseofspacearoundthelistener.Theroomsize,treatment,androomnoiseallcombineas
partoftheillusionofbeingintheaudienceorinthesameroomwhereandhowthemusicwasoriginallyrecorded.Theideal
perceptionwillhavefulldetailwithnodistortionorconfusion.
Points RealismofAmbience
1
Reproductionofroomsizeisinaccurateand/orambienceiseithercompletelylacking,orovertlymanipulated.
2
Roomsizeissomewhatdefinedbutinaccuratelyreproduced.
3
Roomsizeisdefinedbutinaccuratelyreproduced.
4
Roomsizeisverydefinedbutsomewhatinaccuratelyreproduced.
5
Roomsizeisextremelydefinedandreproducedinanextremelyaccuratemanner.
5. Realism/Believability
Thisrelatestotheexcitementandemotionalreactionexperiencedbythelistener.Thereisasuspensionofdisbeliefthatthelisteneris
inavehicle.Thetesttracksarebelievableandenjoyable.
Points RealismofAmbience
1
Reproductionisnotbelievable
2
Reproductionisslightlybelievable
3
Reproductionissomewhatbelievable
4
Reproductionisalmostbelievable
5
Reproductionisamazingandbelievable
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E.
Staging
F.
StagePlacement
1. StageWidth
Therealismofdepthwillbejudgedinrelationtothespatialareaofthevehicle.Ideally,itwillreachbeyondthelimitsofthevehicle,
froma-pillartoa-pillarorbeyond,andnotbehinderedbythevehicleareainrelationtothea-pillarsorsideglass.
Points RealismofStageWidth
1-2 Iswellwithinthea-pillars,sideorfrontglass,andotherboundariesofthevehicle,andisunstable.
3–4 Iswithin,and/ormeetingthea-pillars,sideorfrontglass,andotherboundariesofthevehicle,andissomewhatunstable.
5–6 Isoutsidethea-pillars,sideorfrontglass,andotherboundaries,andisstable.
2. StageDepth
Competitiondiscexamples:Tracks3,5,13
Therealismofdepthwillbejudgedinrelationtothespatialareaofthevehicle.Ideally,itwillreachbeyondthelimitsofthevehicle,
beyondtheglassorapparentconstraintsofthevehicle,andnotbehinderedbythevehicleareainfrontofthelistener.
Points RealismofStageDepth
1-2 Iswellwithinthea-pillars,sideorfrontglass,andotherboundariesofthevehicle,andisunstable.
3–4 Iswithin,and/ormeetingthea-pillars,sideorfrontglass,andotherboundariesofthevehicle,andissomewhatunstable.
5–6 Isoutsidethea-pillars,sideorfrontglass,andotherboundaries,andisstable.
3. StageHeight
Therealismofheightwillbejudgedbasedonthespatialvehiclearea.Stageheightshouldbecorrectinrelationtothehorizon,placed
betweenthetopofthedashboardandrearviewmirror,andnottoohighortoolow.
Points RealismofStageHeight
1
Iswellbelowdashtoplevel,unstable,andundefinedtothefarlimitsofthestage.
2
Iswellbelowdashtoplevel,somewhatstable,anddefinedtothefarlimitsofthestage.
3
Isaboveorbelowhorizonlevel,unstable,andundefinedtothefarlimitsofthestage.
4
Isaboveorbelowhorizonlevel,somewhatstable,anddefinedtothefarlimitsofthestage.
5
Isclosetohorizonlevel,stable,anddefinedtothefarlimitsofthestage.
6
Isathorizonlevel,extremelystable,anddefinedtothefarlimitsofthestage.
1. Center
Theplacementofcenterstagewillbejudgedbasedonthehorizontalplaneonwhichitsits,equidistantfromthephysicalboundaries
ofthevehicle(A-pillars,sideglass,etc.).Itwillnotbetoofarleftorrightinrelationtotheoriginalrecording.Itwillbecorrectlysizedin
relationtotheoriginalrecording.Movementwillbeproducedaccurately.
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Points
1
2
3
4
RealismofCenterStagePlacement
Centerisextremelyundefinedanditisextremelydifficulttodetermineitslocation.
Centerisundefined.Itisverydifficulttodetermineitssize,andthelocationismisplaced.
Centerismostlydefined.Sizeisinaccurate,andplacementisinaccurateandunstable.Movementissensed.
Centerisdefined.Sizeissomewhataccurate,andplacementisaccuratebutsomewhatunstable.Movementissomewhat
accurate.
Centerisextremelydefined.Sizeisaccurate,andplacementisaccurateandperfectlystable.Movementisveryaccurate.
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2. Left
Theplacementofthestagepositionswillbejudgedbasedonthehorizontalplaneonwhichitsits,inrelationtothephysical
boundariesofthevehicle(A-pillars,sideglass,etc.).Itwillnotbetoofarleftorrightinrelationtotheoriginalrecording.Itwillbe
correctlysizedinrelationtotheoriginalrecording.Movementwillbeproducedaccurately.
Points RealismofLeftStagePlacement
1
Placementcannotbedeterminedandiscompletelyundefinedandunstable.
2
Placementissomewhataccurateandslightlyunstable,andmovementissomewhataccurate.Definitionislackingandsizeis
notaccurate.
3
Placementisaccurateandstable,andmovementishighlyaccurate.Definitionisapparent,stable,andaccurate.
3. Right
Points RealismofRightStagePlacement
1
2
notaccurate.
3
4. Left-Center
Points RealismofLeft-CenterStagePlacement
1
2
notaccurate.
3
5. Right-Center
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Points RealismofRight-CenterStagePlacement
1
2
notaccurate.
3
IX.InstallFormatRules
A. Security
(MaximumPoints:5)
Givescreditforhavingafunctioning,observablesecuritysystem.
Points ExistenceandFunction
0
Nofunctioningsecuritysystem.
1
Abasicorfactorysecuritysystemisinstalledwithelectronicprotectionofdoors,trunk,andavisualindicator.
2
Anaftermarketsystemhasbeeninstalledwiththeunitsimplyplacedunderthedash,noeffortshavebeenmadetoconceal
orintegratetheunitintothefactorywiring,t-tapsorscotchlockshavebeenusedtomakeconnections.Allentrywaysare
electronicallyprotected,includingtobutnotlimitedtodoors,trunk,andhood.Visualindicatorhasbeeninstalled.
3
Anaftermarketsystemhasbeeninstalledwitheffortsmadetointegrateandhidethecontrolmodule,andtomakewiringas
OEMinappearanceaspossible.Allentrywaysareelectronicallyprotected,includingbutnotlimitedtodoors,trunkand
hood.Visualindicatorhasbeeninstalled.Connectionsaremadebysolderingorpass-throughandtape.Wiresareconcealed
withtapeorloom,butdonotmatchfactorywirecovering.
4
Asabovebutwithextensiveeffortstointegrateandhidethecontrolunit.Iscompletelyhiddenandwouldrequireextensive
effortstolocate.Allconnectionsaresolderedandextensiveefforthasbeenmadetomakewireslookexactlylikefactorywire
harnesses.
5
Asabovebutwithaccessoryitemsinstalledtoimproveconvenienceandsafetyoftheinstallation,includingbutnotlimitedto
backupbattery,multiplesirens,proximitysensors,windowmodules,etc.
B. Safety
1. Cabling&PowerFlow
(MaximumPoints:10)
a) Allcomponentsaremountedsecurelyandattentionhasbeengivenensuringthatsystemdesignissafe.Theseinclude:
batteries,fuseholders,circuitbreakers,capacitors,alternators,andoverpoweroverloadandprotectionequipment.All
wiresandconnectionsareappropriatesizeandsecure,routedcorrectly,andprotectedthroughoutthesystemandvehicle.
b) Fusingormanualresetcircuitbreaker(s)mustbelocatedwithin18”ofbatterytermination.
c) UseofanInstallBookwithpicturesisencouragedtodemonstrateproperattentiontosafetypractices.Considerationsare:
properuseofgrommets,additionalsheathingorloomofthecableinhighstressareas,nocompromiseintheperformance
ofthecabling,andoverallintegrityofcablinginstallation.
Points Cabling&PowerFlow
0
Nothoughtorconsiderationtovehiclesafety,notonlyinchoiceofappropriateconductorsize,butinaspectoninstallationof
cabling.Wirepassesdirectlythroughmetalwithnobarrier,i.e.:grommet,factoryboot,etc.(Wiretechflexedorloomed
throughaholeandsiliconeintoplacewouldpass,butbeawardedminimalpoints.).Systemisextremelyunsafe.
1–3 Minimaleffortsgiventoconductorsize,useofgrommetorfactoryboot,wiretechflexedorloomedthroughholeandsecured
intoplace.Wirescanbeseen,exposedwireinconnectors,wiressplicedtogether,noprotectivecoveringinplaceVehicleis
unsafe.
4–6 Asabove,withsomeefforttoprovideadequateprotectionandsafetyofallwires,cableclusters,connectors,andpower-flow
components.
7–8 Extensiveeffortsusedtoensurewiresafety,protectivecoveringinplace,considerationgiventoappropriatewiresize,all
wiresarehidden(unlesspointofinstallistoshowhowwiresarerun).Wireranthroughaprotectiveboot,orgrommetof
appropriatesize.
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9–10
Overthetopconsiderationsinsafetyandconvenience.Wireisappropriatesizeorinexcess,allwiresarecoveredby
protectivematerial,eachwireseparatelyidentified,cablingsecuredtothevehicleevery8inchesorless.Wireranthrough
protectivegrommetsorfactoryboots.Could“move”thevehiclewiththecabling.Toscorea10competitormusthaveproof
ofattentiontodetailregardingallcabling.
2. Equipment
(MaximumPoints:10)
a) Audiosystemcomponentsaresafelyandsecurelyintegratedintothevehicle.Theseinclude:Headunits,sourceunits,
amplifiers,allspeakers,aspeakerenclosureorpanel,processors,andother12-voltormodifiedequipment.
b) Installbookwithpictures,andfactorymanualsshouldbepresentedtoearnmaximumpoints.
Points Equipment
0
Anyorallcomponentsofinstallationarenotmounted,nothoughttosafetyorsecuritypresent.
1–4 Installborderlineunsafe.Equipmentmountedimproperly,withinadequatemountinghardwareand/orunsafeinstallation
techniques,forexample:allmountinglocationsofacomponentnotbeingused,i.e.,3screwswhenplacesfor4,etc.
5–9 Considerationgiventosafetyandsecurityoftheinstall.Atleast1tamperresistantfastenerusedpercomponent.
10
Extensiveconsiderationgiventosafetyandsecurityoftheinstall.Tamperresistantscrewsusedthroughoutinstall.
Considerationsgiveninbeingabletoremovecomponentswithoutdamaginginstall(t-nuts)Toscorea10musthaveproof
thatALLequipmentismountedappropriatelywiththeappropriatefastenerstoearnallpoints.
C.
Execution
1. Maintenance
(MaximumPoints:5)
a) Allcomponentsinsystemmaybeeasilyaccessedforadjustment,trouble-shooting,replacementoffuses,etc..Allaccess
panelsarewellintegrated,easilyremoved,andsecure.
b) Installbookwithpictures,andfactorymanualsshouldbepresentedtoearnmaximumpoints.
Points Maintenance
0
Nosystemdesignindicatedforeaseofmaintainingaudioandelectricalcomponents.Equipmentisnotaccessibleforservice.
1–2 Littlesystemdesignindicatedforeaseofmaintainingaudioandelectricalcomponents.
3–4 Obviouseffortgiventoprovideaccessforserviceinareasonableamountoftime.Mustbeabletoaccessallcomponentsin
lessthan30minutes.
5
Extensiveeffortgiventoprovideaccessforserviceinaminimalamountoftime.Mustbeabletoaccessallcomponentsinless
than15minutes.
2. Functionality
(MaximumPoints:10)
a) Equipmentusedtooperateaudiosystemiseasilyreached,seen,andmanipulatedbydriver.
b) Pointsawardedforextraefforttakentomaintaintheusabilityofthevehicle,i.e.sparetire,glovebox,backseat(s),steering
wheelcontrols,etc.
Points Functionality
0
Equipmentisnotaccessible.
1–3 Littleeffortgiventoprovidefunctionalaccesstoequipmentthatrequiresviewingandmanipulationfromthedriver’s
position.
4–6 Someeffortgiventoprovidefunctionalaccesstoequipmentthatrequiresviewingandmanipulationfromthedriver’s
position.
7–9 Extensiveeffortgiventoprovidefunctionalaccesstoequipmentthatrequiresviewingandmanipulationfromthedriver’s
position.
10
Functionalitygiventhehighestpriority.Extensiveeffortdemonstratedtoprovidemaximumeaseofviewingandmanipulation
ofequipmentfromthedriver’sposition.
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3. Craftsmanship
(MaximumPoints:15)
a) Installationskillsareevidentinallaspectsofthesystemdesign,fabrication,andinstallation.
b) Pointsawardedformorecomplexanddetailedinstallationskills.
Points
Craftsmanship
0
Noinstallationskillsareevidentinanyaspectofthesystemdesign.
1–4
Someinstallationskillsareevidentinthesystemdesign,buttheyarepoorlyexecuted.
5–10 Installationskillsareevidentandofaveragelevelofcompetencyanddetail.
11–14 Installationskillsaredisplayedareaboveaverageanddemonstratededicatedeffortforqualityanddetail.
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Installationskillsaresuperioranddemonstratededicatedeffortforqualityanddetailineveryaspectofthesystemdesign
andpresentation.Installmustbeflawlessandhavepicturestoproveintegrityofunseenitems.
4. Appearance
(MaximumPoints:15)
a) Allaspectsofthevehicle,systemequipment,systemdesignandintegration,andsystemmaintenanceareconsidered.
b) Extensiveeffortisdemonstratedinallportionsoftheinstallationtoimprovetheoverallaestheticsofthesystem.
c) Difficultyofuseofmaterialsisnecessaryfordramaticappearanceisconsidered.
d) Installationandvehicleshouldbepolishedandcleanformaximumpoints.
Points
Appearance
0
Nopreparationorplanning,maintenance,cleaning,orcareisapparent.
1–3
Littlepreparationorplanning,maintenance,cleaning,orcareisapparent.
4–6
Somepreparationorplanning,maintenance,cleaning,orcareofthevehicleisapparent.
7–10 Obviouspreparationandplanningforvehicleandaudiosystemdisplayisapparent.Vehicleiscleanandaudiosystem
equipmentisintegratedintothevehicle,withevidenteffortmadeonCompetitor’spart.
11–13 Asabove,withvehicleandaudiosystempresentedwithattentiontodetailsapparent.
14-15 Vehicleandaudiosystemarepristine.Impressionofdisplayhasimpactandmemorablefeatures,andindicatesprideand
pursuitofperfection.
5. Creativity
(MaximumPoints:15)
a) Recognizesinnovativedesignachievements;theintroductionofsomethingnew,unique,orunusualtotheinstallation.A
concept,medium,orthemehasbeenintroducedthatisuniqueandvisuallypleasingorstriking.
b) Pointsawardedforcreativeitems.Examples:fabricatingalocationinthevehicle(dash,door,quarterpanel),integrating
computersintothevehicleandsystem,imaginativewiringtheme,intricatevinyl,fiberglass,orothermediumdesign,
integratingasparetireintothevehicleorsystem,designandproductionofacustomdash,etc.
c) Installbookwithpictures,andfactorymanualsshouldbepresentedtoearnmaximumpoints.
Points
ExistenceandFunction
0
Thereisnospecial,innovative,oruniqueapproachappliedtothesystemdesignordisplay.
1–4
Verylittlethoughtwasgiventocreatingaspecial,innovative,oruniqueapproachtosystemdesignordisplay.
5–10 Someattempt(s)tomakethesystemdesignanddisplayinnovativeareapparent.
11–13 Creativeitemsareevidentandgivenduepointsforuniquenessandoverallsystemdesignimpact.
14-15 Systemdesignanddisplaycharacteristicsarenovel,unique,andareofthehighestcalibre.
D. Presentation
(MaximumPoints:15)
1. Presentationlimitedto10minutes.
2. Duringthepresentation,theoverallknowledgeoftheperformance,installation,anduseoftheentireaudiosystemis
displayed.
3. Presentationbeginsatthefrontofthevehicleandmovestowardtherear,withCompetitorpointingoutrelevantdesign,
equipment,customwork,andattentiontodetails.
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Points
0
1–3
4–6
7–10
11–13
14-15
KnowledgeofSystem
Competitorknowsnothingabouttheaudiosystemanditsintegrationintothevehicle.
Competitordemonstrateslittleknowledgeabouttheaudiosystemanditsintegrationintothevehicle.
Competitordemonstratessomeknowledgeabouttheaudiosystemanditsintegrationintothevehicle.Highlightsofthe
audiosystem,installation,andvehiclearetoucheduponbriefly,butnotdescribedindetail.
Competitordemonstratesworkingknowledgeofaudiosystem,installation,andvehicleintegration,andtakestimeto
explainbrandnames,modelnumbers,powerratings,speakerplacement,designofwoofer(s)enclosure(s),powerflow,and
securitysystemifpresent.
Asabove,withextraefforttakentoenhancethedetailsandunderstandingoftheentiresystemanditsintegrationintothe
vehicle(i.e.videopresentation,diagrams,picturebook,descriptiveplacards,etc.).
Asabove,withabsoluteknowledgeandunderstandingoftheaudiosystemanditsintegrationintothevehicle.Toscore15
points,theCompetitormusthavedocumentationofallequipment,includingspecificationsofallspeakers,amplifiers,
sourceunits,equalizers,signalprocessors,batteries,etc.
Whenthereisatie,thistie-breakeristobeused:
SumofExecutionscoresbreaksthetie
X.RTAFreqOutFormatRules
IntendedforSoundQualityLeagueCompetitorstorankRealTimeAnalysisscores.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Vehiclemustbestreetlegal(registeredandlicensed,withseatbelts,automotiveseats,glassinvehicle,brakes,lights,etc).
AudiosystemmustqualifyforSoundQualityLeagueformats.
Onlytheowner/memberorSupportTeammembermaysitinthepassengerseatduringthetest.
TestmaybeperformedwithCompetitoroutsideofthevehicle.
B. GeneralJudgingCriteria
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
C.
AnyRTAmetermaybeusedforSingle(1X)andDouble(2X)PointEvents.TheTermLabMagnumistheofficialMECA“RTA
FreqOut”meterwiththeBehringerECM8000astherecommendedmicrophoneforallTriple(3X)pointSoundfestevents
andMECAWorldFinals.TheMECAmodeonTermLab’sEventPromoterPro(witha40pointscale)intheRTAanalysis
programwillbeusedat3XEventsandWorldFinalstodeterminescore.
Doorsandwindowsaretobeclosed,Enginemustbeoff.
RecommendedtestsourceisMonoPinkNoisefromMECASQLCD,orMECASPLTestCDtrack#14.SameCDandtrackmust
beusedbyallCompetitorsinthecontest.
Competitor,withJudge’shelp,setsreferencelevelat90dBusingthenumberscale.
Competitorisgiven2minutestomakeadjustments.Adjustmentscanonlybemadeonetime.Ifthereisatie,the
tiebreakersaremadewithnoadditionaladjustments,otherthanthemainvolumecontrol.
Testingintervalisdeterminedbythescoringprogram,butnottobemorethan30seconds.
Judgetakes3testsperroundandtheCompetitorkeepsthehighestscoreinthatround.
Scoresarerankedfromhighesttolowest.Highestscorewins.
Tiesfor1st,2nd,and/or3rdplacewillbesettledbyare-test.Forthefirstre-test,volumeisincreasedto96dB.Eachround
ofre-tests,thereafter,willbeperformedatincreasesof3dBi.e.1sttiebreakerwouldbeat96dB,2ndtiebreaker(if
necessary)wouldbeat99dB,3rdwouldbeat102dB,etc.Highestscorewinstiebreaker.Scoresintiebreakersdonoteffect
scoressetin1stpassesandcannotbeusedtoearnaplacehigherthanthetieforwhichthetiebreakerwasdone.
AdditionalJudgingCriteriafor3XEventsandWorldFinals(TermLabMagnumwithBehringerECM8000)
1.
2.
3.
4.
ThedBInputSensitivityistobesetat80dBwiththecalibration(CAL)setatzero(0)andthedBperStepsetat3.Settings
shouldnevermemovedoradjustedduringaround.
UsingtheSPLportionoftheTermLabMagnum,thecompetitor,withJudge’shelp,setsreferencelevelat90dB.
TheCompetitoristhengiven2minutestomakeadjustmentswiththeTermLabMagnumsetatMediumspeed.
StillsetatMediumspeed,theJudgetakes3testsbyfreezingtheread-outonthescreen.Competitorkeepsthehighest
score.
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5.
6.
7.
Forthe1stRoundTiebreakerthespeedischangedfromMediumtoFast,volumeisincreasedto96dB,andallothersettings
remainthesame
Ifa2ndand/or3rdroundtiebreakerisnecessary(99and102dB),thedBInputSensitivityontheSA-3055istobesetat90
dBwithallothersettingsremainingthesamefromthe1stRoundTiebreaker.
Ifa4thand/or5throundtiebreakerisnecessary(105and108dB),thedBInputSensitivityontheSA-3055istobesetat100
dBwithallothersettingsremainingthesamefromthe3rdRoundTiebreaker.
D. Microphone/sensorPlacement
1.
2.
3.
Standardizedmicrophone/sensorplacement:26”highinthecenterofthedriver’sseat.
Microphone/sensorplacedonMECAapprovedmic/sensorstand.
TheMic/SensorStandwillbeplacedintheDriver’sseatwiththestandslidtotherearoftheseatasclosetotheseatbackas
possibleandsittingflushagainsttheseatbottom.
Someuniquesituationsmayarisethatcandisqualifyavehicleorsystemfrom“RTAFreqOut”.ThesearedeterminedbyMECAjudges.
XI.SQLPhatAwardRules
SoundQualityLeaguePhatAwardsareintendedtorecognizespecialvehiclesandsystemsinthecontest.Theyarepickedbythejudge
teamandthefollowingcriteriaareused:
1. SQLPhatCar-ThebestcarinvolvedinSQLcontestsattheevent.Judgeslookforbestpaint,aftermarketaccessories
includingwheelsandtires,audiosystemintegratedintothevehicle,audiosystemperformance,andoverallcleanlinessand
appearance.Thiswouldbethecarthatmostpeoplewouldchoosefromalltheothers,iftheywereabletoownit
themselves.
2. SQLPhatTruck-ThebesttruckinvolvedinSQLcontestsattheevent.ThiswouldincludeallSUV’s,vans,pickups,Jeeps,
Hummers,andminivans.Judgeslookforbestpaint,aftermarketaccessoriesincludingwheelsandtires,audiosystem
integratedintothevehicle,audiosystemperformance,andoverallcleanlinessandappearance.Thiswouldbethetruckthat
mostpeoplewouldchoosefromalltheothers,iftheywereabletoownitthemselves.
3. SQLPhatInstall-ThebestaudiosysteminstallationinavehicleinvolvedinSQLcontestsattheevent.Judgeslookfor
integrationintothevehicle,cosmeticappearance,degreeofdifficulty,andperformanceofthesystemascriteriafor
selection.Thiswouldbetheflashiest,mostremarkableinstallationattheevent.
4. SQLMostImproved-TheCompetitorthathasraisedtheirSoundQualityscorethemostsincetheirlastMECAcontestisthe
“SQLMostImproved”.
5. MECAPhatICEAward(Allvehiclesareeligibleforthisaward)-Thebestin-carentertainmentsysteminvolvedinany
contestsattheevent.Thisincludesmonitorscreen(s),audiosystem,gamesystem(s),andallequipmentrelatingtoa
sophisticatedentertainmentexperience.Judgeslookforintegrationintothevehicle,cosmeticappearance,degreeof
difficulty,andperformanceofthesystemascriteriaforselection.Thiswouldbetheflashiest,mostremarkable
entertainmentsystemattheevent.
XII.GlossaryofTerms
Audibility(offlaws)
Frombesttoworst:Inaudible,subtle,slight,moderate,significant,conspicuous,severe,extreme,andintolerable
Accuracy
Thisisaverypositiveterm,generallyreferredtoasFidelitytotherecordedsound.Itmaysoundlikearecording(badmicrophone,
poorengineeringetc.).
Aggressive
Negativetermforsoundthatisexcessivelyassertive,bold,andenergetic.
Analytical
Thisisanegativetermwherethedetailofthemusicisoveremphasized,similartoturningupthesharpnessonatelevision.
Articulation/Muddy:Thereproductionofinnerdetailincomplexsounds,whichmakesiteasytofollowanindividualsoundamongany
complexsounds.Poorarticulationwouldbecongested:smeared,confused,muddy,andunexciting.
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Attack
Referstotheinitialofsoundaninstrumentmakes(usuallypercussivebutnotalways),whichisfollowedbydecay.Thisisalargepartof
paceandrhythmandisdescribingtransientspeed.
Boomy
Excessiveaccentuationonthemidbass“akintosingingintoabarrel”(NewYorkTimes).One-notebassisanotherexample.
Closed-in
ThespatialcharacteristicsofamusicaleventarelostduetoaHFrolloff.
Coloration
Atonal‘sameness’toreproducedsound.Everytrackhasthesamedeviationfromtonalneutrality.
Cupped-hands
Colorationsimilartospeakingthroughcuppedhands.
Damping
SimilartotheDampingfactorinamplifierspecifications,under-dampingcausesloose,heavybass;over-dampingyieldsverytightbut
leanbasseithercoversabroadfrequencyrange.
Detail
Referstotheamountoflow-levelresolutionasystemiscapableofduringsoloorsoftpassages,similartoarticulation.Poordetail
wouldbeHaze/Fog.
Effortless
Duringloudpassagesthesystemshowsnosignsofaudiblestress.Apositivetermthatimpliespower,headroom,propersystemdesign
andproperenclosurevolumes.
Euphonic
Deviationfromtonalneutralitythatispleasingtotheear.
Focus
Theaudibleversionoftheopticterm,orthedistinctnessorclarityofanimage.
Forward/foreshortening
Theinstrumentsappearcloserthantheyshouldandcanaffecttheillusionofdepth.
Harsh
Anegativeterm.Unpleasant,disagreeable,unnatural,orcausesdiscomfort.
Hooty
Resonantcolorationsmaycausesomelower-midrangenotes(humanvoice)tojumpforwardor“hoot”atthelistener.
Hot
Verytipped-upfrequencyrange,USUALLYhighfrequencies.
Imaging
Atermfortheabilitytopinpointtheactualsizesandlocationsoftheinstrumentsandlocationofthevocals.
Lean
Slightlybass-shy.Thisistheeffectofabassrolloffbelowaround500Hz.
Musical,musicality
Atermforapleasantsoundthatresembleslivemusic,notnecessarilyaccurateorrealistic.
Nasal
Pinchyournoseshutandtalk...that’sthesound.Soundthatcomesfromthenose.
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Palpable
Describesreproductionthatissorealisticyoufeelyoucouldreachoutandtouchtheinstrumentsorsingers.
Realism
Thenatureofanaudiosystemtoreproduceanactualmusicaleventinavehicle.Similartoaccuratebutthisisajudgmentonhowthe
systemcomparestotheoriginaleventnottherecordedevent.Thecombinationofrealismwithaccuracyistheultimategoalof
soundreproduction.Thiswillnotsoundlikearecording.
Sibilance
Acolorationthatresemblesorexaggeratesthevocal“s”or“sh”sound,likeahissingsound.
StableImaging
Verydesirable.Alackofmovementofaninstrumentasitplaysdifferentnotes.
Strained
Soundslikethesystemisonthevergeofoverload(i.e.conebreakup,possibleclipping).
Suck-out
Adeep,usuallynarrowfrequency-responsedip.
Timbre
Thecombinationofqualitiesofasoundthatdistinguishesitfromothersoundsofthesamepitchandvolume(apiano,clarinet,oboe,
andviolincanhitthesamenotebutnotthesametimbre).
Tubby
Mid-bassandupperbassnotesthatsoundaccentuated,somewhatboomy,outofproportionandnotnaturalorprecise.
Visceral
Viscerais“Thesoftinternalorgansofthebody,especiallythosecontainedwithintheabdominalandthoraciccavities”sovisceral
impactis…agutshot.Asensationofthebodyrelatingtopressureorconcussionfrombassdynamics.
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NEON&ACCESSORYLIGHTINGCONTEST
IntendedtoevaluateandselectBestInteriorandBestExteriorlightingdisplays.
“RidetheLight”Classes
1.
2.
BestInterior-Alldoorsandhatchesareopenforinspection.Judgedbythenumberoflightsandscenes,theintegrityofthe
installation,creativity,andtheoverallimpressionofthelightingdisplay.
BestExterior-Includesbody,undervehicle,underhood,andallfactoryandnon-factoryilluminationaccessories.Judgedby
thenumberofhighlightsandscenes,theintegrityoftheinstallation,creativity,andtheoverallimpressionofthelighting
display.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Vehiclemustbedrivenintojudgingareabyowner/memberorSupportTeamMember.
Lightingsystem(s)mustbeoperatedbyowner/memberorSupportTeamMember
Vehiclemustbeoperatedinasafeandcautiousmanner.
Vehicleparkedduringjudging.
Competitorandteammustaccordalljudgespropercourtesy,respect,andcooperation.Anyunsportsmanlikeconductwill
resultindisqualificationand/orsuspension.
B. JudgingCriteria
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Points
20
20
20
10
10
20
C.
MECAjudge(s)inspectInteriorandExteriorofvehicle.
Alldoors,hatches,hoods,trunks,andcompartmentsthatarepartofthelightingdisplaymustbeopenandviewable.Judges
canonlyjudgewhatisworkingandviewable.
Competitormaypresentvehicletojudge(s)andindicateandexplainlightingsource(s).
Contestmuststartatorafterdusk,unlesspriornotificationisgiven.
Pointsareawardedforeachdisplaylight.
Allvehiclesscoredoninstallationpracticesandviewability.
Judge’sdecisionsarefinal.
100pointspossibleforeachclass;lightscountedperB5.
Criteria
Front-Numberoflights.Exteriorjudgedfromwindshieldtofrontbumper.InteriorjudgedinfrontofB-pillars.
Rear-Numberoflights.Exteriorjudgedfrompassengercompartmenttorearbumper.InteriorjudgedbehindB-pillars.
Sides-Numberoflights.Exteriorjudgedonrightandleftfullbodyviews.Interiorjudgedonrightandleftdoorsandside
panels.
Install-Integrityofinstallationwith10pointsbeingaperfectinstall.
Creativity-Uniquearrangement,installation,pattern,anduseoflights.
Theme-Imageryshowingatheatricaltypedisplay,colorcoordinated,symmetrical,fromfronttoback.
SystemRequirements
1.
2.
Electricalpowerforallaccessoriesistobeprovidedbya12-voltsystemsourcethatislocatedinthevehicle,andnotbyany
otherphysicalormechanicalmeans.
Alllightingsystems,whetheroriginalfactoryoraftermarket,shouldbeinstalledinasafeandsecuremanner.
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I.DescriptionofClasses
Class
DomesticCar
Mild
Manufacturers
Dodge,Chrysler,Plymouth,Chevy,
GM,Pontiac,Buick,Oldsmobile,
Ford,Lincoln,Mercury,orany
vehicleproducedintheUnited
States.
DomesticCar
Wild
Dodge,Chrysler,Plymouth,Chevy,
GM,Pontiac,Buick,Oldsmobile,
Ford,Lincoln,Mercury,orany
vehicleproducedintheUnited
States.
Acura,Honda,Infiniti,Nissan,Lexus,
Toyota,Volkswagen,oranyother
manufactureroutsidetheUnited
States.
ImportCar
Mild
ImportCar
Wild
TruckMild
TruckWild
SUV/Van
Vintage
Acura,Honda,Infiniti,Nissan,Lexus,
Toyota,Volkswagen,oranyother
manufactureroutsidetheUnited
States.
Anyvehiclelistedasapickup
includingChevyAvalanche,Honda
Ridgeline,andFordExplorerSport
Trac.
Anyvehiclelistedasapickup
includingChevyAvalanche,Honda
Ridgeline,andFordExplorerSport
Trac.
AnyvehiclelistedasaSUVorVan
includingCrossovervehiclessuchas
FordEdge.
Anyvehicles20yearsandolder.
Modifications
Aftermarketpaint
RimsandTires(withoutsuspensionorbodymodificationsinorderto
housethem)
BodyKits(aslongasitwasanoriginalitemfromthemanufacturer)
EngineModificationsorSwaps(aslongasnobodymodificationsare
requiredtohousesaidengineormodifications)
InteriorModifications(limitedtoseatreplacementorrecoveringaslong
asitisaclothtyperecoveringorreplacement&interiorpanelsmaybe
replacedorpaintedaslongasfiberglassorbodyfillersarenotusedfor
over25%oftheinterior)
OPEN
Aftermarketpaint
housethem)
OPEN
Aftermarketpaint
housethem)
FrameCnotchingisNOTallowed
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
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Ifmodificationshavenotbeenmade,scoreusingthevehicle’sAccuracyofShowroomConditioninsteadofIntegrationofAftermarket
Equipment.
II.JudgingCriteria
Allvehiclesarejudgedoncleanlinessandattentiontodetail.Modificationsareonlytakenintoaccountinclassificationsandscoringfor
IntegrationofAftermarketEquipmentandConsistency.
III.ScoreSheetDefinitions
A. Interior
Allaspectsarejudgedoncleanlinessandattentiontodetail.Nomodificationsaretobetakenintoaccountonthispartofthescore
sheet.
B. Exterior
sheet.
C.
Engine/Trunk
sheet.
D. OverallVehicleAppearance
Thiscategorycritiquestheoverallappearanceofthevehiclein2categories.ConsistencyoftheVehicledealswiththeoverall
modificationsofthevehicleasitcontributestoathemeofthework.Themecanbeeasilydefinedas“Whatlookwastheownergoing
for?”Wastheownergoingtoalowrider,importtuner,musclecar,andsomethingdifferent?Thiscanalsobedefinedas“Dothe
modificationsflowwiththevehicle’sappearance?”Whenyoulookatthevehicle,doeseverythinghaveitsplaceanddoesitbelong
there?Creativitydealswiththeowner’sabilitytomakeuniqueaspectsofthevehiclestandoutamongstothers.
E.
IntegrationofAftermarketEquipment
Modificationsarescoredinthiscategory.Vehiclesaregivenpointsfornotonlymodifications,butalso,howthemodificationsare
installed.Forexample:
-Isthespeakerenclosureflushedintothetrunkandcoveredinfabrictomatchthevehicleorisitasimpleprefabbox?
-Istheaftermarketgroundeffectskitpaintedtomatchthecarorisitprimerandattachedwithsheetmetalscrews?
·Aretheaftermarketseatsprofessionallyinstalledwithmodifiedseatrailsorfactoryseatrails?
OR
AccuracyofShowroomCondition
Forvehicleswithnomodificationsanddedicatedtotheappearanceofanewvehicleontheshowroomfloor.Missingorincorrect
pieces,discolorationorstains,imperfectionsofanykindarescored.Abrandnewvehicleontheshowroomfloorwouldscoreaperfect
5ineachcategory.
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SQL“RTAFreqOut”StandandSPLSensorStand
5/8”thickwoodforbaseandarm.Recommendedbasemeasurements12”X8.25”.FIG1
Armat10degreeangle,26.75”longfortheSPLSensor,and22.75”longfortheRTAMic.Somevariationisallowed
aslongasthesensorheightis26”.
Materialtosecurethesensor:OnepieceofwoodorPlexiglas,atrightangle,hasbeenusedwithVelcrotoholdthesensor,
whichcanberemovedandreplacedeasily.FIG2
Thesensorholeonthesensorandmicrophonetipis26”high,measuredfromtheseat’ssurface(bottomofthesensor
stand).FIG3andFIG4
StandardmicrophoneholderaccessoryissecuredtothetopforRTA.FIG4
Microphonetipandsensorholealwaysfacetowardthefrontofthevehicle.FIG1andFIG5
SPLsensorplaced20”fromwindshieldonhorizontalplaneFIG7
SandbagsandweightsmaybeusedtosecureSPLsensorstandat20”fromwindshieldFIG6
FIG4
FIG2
FIG1
FIG3
FIG5
FIG7
FIG6
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MECA’smaingoalsareFAIR&FUNeventsforCompetitorsinvolvedontheeventday.Theseguidelinesareintendedtoensurethatour
Competitorsaretreatedethicallyandrespectfully.WhentheeventsarefairtheCompetitorscanhavemorefun,knowingthatthe
JudgeTeamisfollowingtheRuleBookandtreatingeveryonethesame,inaccordancewiththeRules.Judgesareattheeventto
evaluateandhelptheCompetitorsandtomakesurethatsafetyissuesarehandledproperly.Acopyoftherulebookshouldbeat
everyMECAevent.
I.JudgeDefinitions
MeterOperator-Trainingonoperatingthecomputerormeterisrequired.Anyonemaydoit,supervisedbytheHeadJudge.
Sensor/MicStandPlacer-ResponsibleformostfairandproperstandandsensorplacementunderdirectionofHeadJudge.
1X-NoformalJudgeTrainingisrequired.ThisisforRetailMembers,Hosts,andPromoterswhojudgetheirevents.
2X-JudgeTrainingandexperiencerequired.
3X-JudgeTrainingandexperiencerequired.
HeadJudge-SPLHeadJudgeisresponsibleforallSPLcontests.SQLHeadJudgeisresponsibleforallSQLcontests.
EventDirector-ResponsibleforallcontestsandMECArelatedactivitiesattheevent.
EventCoordinator-Setsupeventsandoverseesallaspectsofschedulingandpromotioninaspecifiedareaorstate,working
closelywiththeCommissioner.ResponsibleforallcontestsandMECArelatedactivitiesattheevent.
II.JudgeGuidelines
Judgeswillmakedecisionsfairly,withnoregardforpersonality,systembudget,brandnameofequipment,vehicle,placeof
business,installer,orpersonalbiases.
Wheninacompromisedposition,theJudgewillinformtheHeadJudge.AJudgewillnotjudgefamily,friends,Team
members,customers,ortheirownvehiclewhenanothermoreindependentJudgeisavailable.
AllJudgesarerequiredtoprinttheirnameorinitialsonallscoresheetsforeveryCompetitorateveryevent.
Judgesdonotwearapparel(shirts,hats,etc.)thatadvertisesanybrandnames.MECAJudgeshirts&hatsarepreferred.
Judgesdonoteat,drink,orsmokeinCompetitors’vehicles.
JudgeswilluseallduecareandconsiderationfortheCompetitors’vehicles,equipment,andproperty.Forexample,Judges
mustremovekeychainsbeforetheeventbeginstopreventscratchingavehicle’sinteriororexterior.
Judgesuseallduecarewhenplacingorremovingthesensor/micstand.
Judgesdonotdrive,ormove,aCompetitor’svehiclewithoutpermission.
Judgesstresssafetyatalltimes,especiallywhendrivingthroughthelanesandeventarea.
JudgesdonotmakeanyadjustmentstotheCompetitors’equipment.JudgesmayassistCompetitorswithadjustments
duringCliniquesonly,makingrecommendationsbutnottouchingtheequipment.
JudgeswillhaveCompetitorsmovewires,orproperty,whennecessary.Whenaloosewireisnoticed,theCompetitorwillbe
informedassoonaspossible.
Whenaverificationorruleisquestioned,theHeadJudgeshouldbeinvolvedforresolution.
Incaseofaprotest,itwillbehandledbytheHeadJudge,whowillfillouttheProtestFormanddirecttheinvestigation.
Judgeswillnotpromoteorsolicitbusinessorside-jobsduringtheevent.Ifasked,theproperresponsewouldbetopassona
businesscardandasktobecontactedaftertheevent.
MECA’sleagues,formats,contests,andeventshaveuniquenames,i.e.SoundPressureLeague,SoundQualityLeague,Boom
&Zoom,RidetheLight,MECAKids,Park&Pound,Modex,RadicalX,RTAFreqOut,etc.MECAofficialsshouldonlyuseMECA
namesforclubcontests.Theuseoftrademarkedorcopyrightedintellectualpropertynamesfromotherorganizationsatour
clubcontestsisnotpermitted.
SQLJudgesmaycompeteinSPLcontests,andSPLJudgesmaycompeteinSQLcontests,butshouldneverbeinvolvedin
verification,testing,orscoringtheirownvehicles.
ViolationsandconcernsshouldbereportedtotheHeadJudgeorEventDirectorattheshow.Ifnecessary,pleaseinformthe
[email protected].
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ScoringTonality
1to2
Points
3to4
Points
5to7
Points
8to9
Points
10
Points
1
Point
2
Points
3
Points
5
Points
4
Points
1
Point
2
Points
3
Points
4
Points
5
Points
Sound Quality Score Sheet
Frequenciesarenotproportionaltoeachother
Extremelyharshordull
Musicalqualityislittletonone
LittleorNoTonalAccuracy
Extremeresonanceorreflection
Distortioniscommonatlowlevels(80-90dB)
Frequenciesareproportionaltoeachother
ModeratelyHarshorDull
Musicalqualityislacking
Verypoortonalaccuracy
Resonanceorreflectionprominent
Distortioniscommonatmoderatelevels(85-95dB)
Frequenciesareproportionaltoeachother
SlightlyHarshorDull
Musicalqualityismoderate
Poortonalaccuracy
Resonanceorreflectionoccurs
Distortioniscommonatpeaks(90-105dB)
Frequenciesarecloselyproportionaltoeachother
SmallamountofHarshorDullness
Musicalqualityisgood
Tonalaccuracyisslightlyoff
Verylittleresonanceorreflection
Willnotdistortupto105dB
Frequenciesareaccuratelyproportionaltoeachother
Noharshnessordullness
Musicalqualityisrealistic
Tonalaccuracyisperfect
Noresonanceorreflection
Reproductionofroomsizeisinnacurateand/orambienceis
eithercompletelylackingorovertlymanipulated
Reproductionofroomsizeissomewhatdefinedbutinaccurately
reproduced
Reproductionofroomsizeisdefinedbutinaccuratelyreproduced
1Pt.
2Pts.
3Pts.
4Pts.
5Pts.
Reproductionisnotbelievable
Reproductionisslightlybelievable
Reproductionissomewhatbelievable
Reproductionisalmostbelievable
Reproductionisamazingandbelievable
Softportionslackmostdetailorarenotpresent
Decayisextremelyinnacurate
Distortioniscommonatlowlevels(80-90dB)
Transiencefromsofttoloudisextremelyunstable
Softportionslackmuchdetail
Attackisweak
Decayisinnacurate
Distortioniscommonatmoderatelevels(85-95dB)
Transiencefromsofttoloudisunstable
Softportionsarenotdetailed
Attackissomewhatweak
Decayissomewhataccurate
Distortioniscommonatpeaks(90-105dB)
Transiencefromsofttoloudhaspeaksand/ordips
Softportionsaredetailed
Attackisaccurate
Decayisaccurate
Transiencefromsofttoloudisaccurate(littlepeaks/dips)
Softportionsareperfectlyaccurate
Attackisaccurate
Decayisaccurate
Transiencefromsofttoloudisaccurate(nopeaks/dips)
ScoringRealism/Believability
ScoringStageWidth
IswellinsidetheA-Pillarsandisunstable
Iswithinand/ormeetingtheA-Pillarsandsomewhatunstable
IsoutsidetheA-Pillars
1to2
3to4
5to6
Iswellinsidethewindshieldandisunstable
Iswithinand/ormeetingthewindshieldandsomewhatunstable
Isoutsidethewindshield
1
Point
2
Points
3
Points
4
Points
5
Points
ScoringLinearity
Reproductionofroomsizeisverydefinedbutsomewhat
inaccuratelyreproduced
Reproductionofroomsizeisextremelydefinedandreproduced
inanextremelyaccuratemanner
1to2
3to4
5to6
1
Point
2
Points
3
Points
4
Points
5
Points
6
Points
ScoringDynamics/Impact
ScoringStageDepth
ScoringStageHeight
ScoringLeftandRightStagePlacement
2
Points
3
Points
ScoringCenterStagePlacement
Centerisextremelydefined,Placementisaccurate
Sizeisaccurate,Movementisveryaccurate
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Iswellbelowdashtoplevel,Unstable
Undefinedtothefarlimitsofstage
Isbelowdashtoplevel,Unstable
Isaboveorbelowhorizonlevel,Unstable
Isaboveorbelowhorizonlevel,Somewhatstable
Definedtothefarlimitsofstage
Isslightlyaboveorbelowhorizonlevel,Stable
Definedtothefarlimitsofstage
Isathorizonlevel,Extremelystable
Definedtothefarlimitsofthestage
Centerisextremelyundefined
Itisextremelydifficulttodetermineitslocation
Itisextremelydifficulttodetermineitssize
Centerisundefined
Itisverydifficulttodetermineitslocation
Itisverydifficulttodetermineitssize
Centerismostlydefined
Placementisinaccurateandunstable
Sizeisinaccurate,Movementissensed
Centerisdefined,Placementisaccurate
Sizeissomewhataccurate,Movementissomewhataccurate
1
Point
Frequenciesarenotproportionalasvolumeisincreasedor
decreased
Frequenciesaresomewhatproportional,butvaryasvolumeis
increasedordecreased
Frequenciesaresomewhatproportional,andvaryslightlyas
volumeisincreasedordecreased
Frequenciesaredefinedandproportional,andvaryonlyslightly
asvolumeisincreasedordecreased
Frequenciesaredefinedandproportional,anddonotvaryas
volumeisincreasedordecreased
ScoringAmbience
1
Point
2
Points
3
Points
4
Points
5
Points
Placementcannotbedetermined
Imageiscompletelyundefined
Imageisunstable
Movement/Sizearenotapparent
Placementissomewhataccurate
Definitionislacking
Imageisslightlyunstable
Movement/Sizeissomewhataccurate
Placementisaccurate
Definitionisapparentstableandaccurate
Imageisstable
Movement/Sizeishighlyaccurate
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Here are BONUS/RECOMMENDED commercially available tracks that are superior recordings.
There is not a poorly recorded track on any of the below mentioned albums, we hope you enjoy!
Artist
_____
Track Title
__________
Keb Mo
Suitcase
Janis Ian
Album Title
___________
(Suitcase)
Breaking Silence, Jesse, Take No Prisoners
Brian Culbertson
Always Remember
(Bring Back the Funk)
Johnny Adams
One Foot In the Blues
(One Foot in the Blues)
Hotel California
(Hell Freezes Over)
Eagles
Norah Jones
Sinking Soon, Painter Song
Nils Lofgren
Keith Don’t Go
(Acoustic Live)
Greg Brown
Enough
(Slant Six Mind)
Falling From Grace
(Mapleshade)
Talking Heads
Psycho Killer
(Stop Making Sense)
Chicago Soundtrack
All That Jazz
(Soundtrack)
Hugh Masekela
Marketplace
(Hope)
Drum Improvisation
(Sheffield Lab Drum)
The Enriquillo Winds
Jim Keltner
Bela Fleck and the flecktones
Rodrigo Y Gabriella
Sunny Sumter
Escala
Bucky Pizzarelli Trio
Wycliffe Gordon
I Ching
The New Appalachians
(Not too Late, Come Away With Me)
Amazing Grace
(Live Art)
Hanuman
(11:11)
Nick of Time
(Sunny Mapleshade)
Children, Live and Let Die
(Escala)
I Got Rhythm
(MECA SQL Tantric Tuning)
Won’t You Come Home Bill Bailey
Silk Road
Coal Miner’s Blues
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(Breaking Silence, Live Without a Net)
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