Simple Delay Calculator
The Simple Delay Calculator is a web-based audio engineering tool that calculates sound delay times based on distance, temperature, and environment. It also works in reverse to determine distance from BPM, includes musical subdivision timing, and features a visual diagram for clear understanding. Designed for both indoor and outdoor setups, it supports feet, meters, and yards, with temperature input in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
How To Use
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Select either:
Distance ➜ Delay if you want to calculate the delay time based on how far the speakers are from the listener.
BPM ➜ Distance if you know your music tempo and want to find the matching speaker distance.
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Choose Indoor (uses default 72°F) or Outdoor (enter your actual temperature and pick °F or °C).
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If you're in Distance ➜ Delay mode, enter the distance (feet, meters, or yards).
If you're in BPM ➜ Distance mode, enter the tempo—or tap it in using the Tap Tempo button.
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The calculator instantly shows:
Delay time in milliseconds
Equivalent BPM
Musical subdivisions (quarter notes, triplets, etc.)
A visual side-view diagram of sound travel
Simple Delay Calculator
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