Controlling acoustics of a performance space

A method for changing acoustics of a performance space, the method comprising:

• mounting a plurality of panel assemblies to a ceiling or a portion of the ceiling of the performance space, each panel assembly of the plurality of panel assemblies comprising one or more acoustic panels, each acoustic panel of the plurality of one or more acoustic panels coupled to a respective first actuating mechanism;
• changing respective distances of each of the one or more acoustic panels from the ceiling by actuating a linear vertical movement of the one or more acoustic panels of each panel assembly of the plurality of panel assemblies along a first axis perpendicular to the ceiling utilizing the first actuating mechanism;
• coupling each acoustic panel of the one or more acoustic panels with a respective second actuating mechanism;
• and
• changing orientations of the one or more acoustic panels of each panel assembly by actuating a rotational movement of each acoustic panel of the one or more acoustic panels about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis utilizing the respective second actuating mechanism.

A system for changing acoustics of a performance space, the system comprising:

• a plurality of panel assemblies mounted to a ceiling or a portion of the ceiling of a performance space, each panel assembly of the plurality of panel assemblies comprising:
• one or more acoustic panels;
• a first actuating mechanism coupled to the one or more acoustic panels, the first actuating mechanism configured to actuate a vertical linear movement of the one or more panel assemblies relative to the ceiling along a first axis;
• a second actuating mechanism coupled to each acoustic panel of the one or more acoustic panels, the second actuating mechanism configured to actuate a rotational movement of each acoustic panel about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis;
• a third actuating mechanism coupled to each acoustic panel of the one or more acoustic panels, the third actuating mechanism configured to actuate a rotational movement of each acoustic panel about a third axis perpendicular to the second axis;
• and
• a control unit coupled to the plurality of panel assemblies and configured to control one of the first actuating mechanism, the second actuating mechanism, and the third actuating mechanism.

The system according to claim 1213, wherein the control unit comprises:

• a processor;
• and
• a memory configured to store executable instructions to cause the processor to:
• determine at least one of occupancy and movement of individuals within the performance space;
• and
• determine a spatial configuration for the panel assemblies based at least in part on the collected samples of acoustic pressure changes within the performance space and the occupancy of individuals within the performance space, and the movement of individuals within the performance space.

The system according to claim 1212, wherein each acoustic panel of the one or more acoustic panels comprises:

• a first perforated reflective surface;
• a second perforated reflective surface placed immediately above the first perforated reflective surface and slidably movable relative to the first perforated reflective surface;
• and
• a sound absorbing layer positioned immediately above the second perforated surface.