How to Measure RT60 in a Church

Churches present unique RT60 measurement challenges due to their large volumes, hard reflective surfaces, and irregular geometries. Reverberation times in churches can range from 2 seconds in smaller modern buildings to over 8 seconds in large stone cathedrals. These questions address measurement technique using log sweep or impulse excitation, expected RT60 values for different church types, frequency-dependent decay behavior, and practical treatment strategies that respect the architectural character of worship spaces while improving speech intelligibility.