Twenty Thousand Hertz

Vroom Vroom: The symphony of high-performance engines

Nov 18, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Nick's Car Sound Journey

  • Nick Spradlin fell in love with car sounds attending car shows with his dad as a kid.
  • Later, as a sound professional, he appreciated these powerful and visceral engine sounds on a deeper level.
INSIGHT

Sound Origins: Tiny Explosions

  • Car engine sounds stem from tiny but controlled internal explosions within cylinders.
  • Gasoline vapor ignites in the cylinder, pushing pistons and producing the rhythmic sounds we hear as the engine runs.
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Understanding RPM and Engine Sound

  • RPM means revolutions per minute, indicating how many times the pistons complete their cycle each minute.
  • More fuel intake increases RPMs and results in louder, faster engine sounds when accelerating.
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