2. C3v81 MW mic3.Slower fundamental after–sound,Stuart tonal distinction 1.
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Stuart C3v81 STU MW mic3.wav |
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The Stuart piano produces a fuller bass frequency for a longer duration. The fundamental, 2nd& 3rd partials decay at a slower rate, after 4s. Both the 2nd and 3rd partials are also decaying at slower rates than Steinway. At mic3, the Steinway was 3dB louder than Stuart.
The Stuart’s faster decay rate in the onset (i) ,and slower decay in the after-sound, from .8s, (ii), illustrates the earlier establishment of steady-state decay (sustain) in the sound.
