The acoustic design of outside broadcast vehicles

A review is given of the acoustic design of outside broadcast vehicles in terms of the constraints implicit in the use of road vehicles. A new design of vehicle wall construction is described, the provision of sound absorbing material suitable for use in small enclosures is discussed, and particular factors involved in utilizing large (articulated) vehicles are mentioned. As an illustration, an account is given of the acoustic design of the BBC's Digital Control Vehicle: priority was given, in this vehicle, to the provision of the best possible environment for sound monitoring and control.