Hoddinott Hall is a unique hybrid of recording studio and concert hall that sets the model for a new breed of attractive 'concert studios'. The hall is primarily the recording studio of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, but it transcends the usual bleak black box into which professional musicians are consigned for most of their careers. Instead, it gives them a comfortable, friendly working environment. As well as providing optimum acoustics for musical recordings, the hall is large enough to dissipate loud noisernlevels that could, over time, impair the musicians' hearing. It also incorporates sound reflectors that allow them to appreciate the sounds they are creating, as well as clear-glazed windows to supply natural daylight and seating for 350 people, to give genuine audience feedback. On top of that, the hall is a public venue, and has top-notch finishes in natural timber to match.
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