Glossary

Complete Abbreviations & Terms Used Across the MediaVerse Documentation

Alphabetical · One definition per row · Referenced from all site pages

A – D

AbbreviationDefinition
[AC]Acoustically Critical — element that directly affects acoustic performance and must not be modified without acoustic consultant approval
AES67Audio Engineering Society standard for high-performance audio-over-IP interoperability
AFFAbove Finished Floor — measurement reference from the top of the completed floor surface
ANSIAmerican National Standards Institute
ASAAcoustical Society of America
ASTMAmerican Society for Testing and Materials
AVAudio/Video
BNCBayonet Neill–Concelman — coaxial connector type used for SDI video
BOMBill of Materials — itemized list of materials, quantities, and specifications
Cat6ACategory 6A — twisted-pair cable rated for 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to 100m
CFMCubic Feet per Minute — airflow measurement unit
CM / CMR / CMPCommunications cable ratings: CM (general), CMR (riser), CMP (plenum)
COL_EEast structural column — 60×55 cm at center (762.1, 138.1)
COL_WWest structural column — 60×50 cm at center (369.1, 140.6)
CRIColor Rendering Index — measure of how accurately a light source renders colors (max 100)
D1 – D4Door designations: D1 (main entry STC 50), D2 (buffer-Control STC 45), D3 (Control-VO STC 45), D4 (Studio-Editing STC 48)
DALIDigital Addressable Lighting Interface — protocol for lighting control
DanteDigital Audio Network Through Ethernet — audio-over-IP protocol by Audinate
DAWDigital Audio Workstation — software for recording, editing, and producing audio
dBDecibel — logarithmic unit of sound pressure level or signal level
dBAA-weighted decibels — frequency-weighted sound level approximating human hearing
DXFDrawing Exchange Format — CAD file format used for architectural drawings

E – H

AbbreviationDefinition
EMIElectromagnetic Interference — unwanted electrical noise that can affect audio/video signals
EMTElectrical Metallic Tubing — thin-wall steel conduit for electrical wiring
FSTCField Sound Transmission Class — STC measured in-situ (typically 3–7 dB below lab STC)
GGGreen Glue — viscoelastic damping compound applied between gypsum layers
GypGypsum board (drywall / plasterboard)
[HP]Hold Point — mandatory inspection gate; work must stop until inspector signs off
HVACHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
HzHertz — unit of frequency (cycles per second)

I – N

AbbreviationDefinition
IDUIndoor Unit — wall-mounted HVAC unit (IDU-03, IDU-04, IDU-05 in this project)
IGIsolated Ground — dedicated ground conductor for noise-sensitive circuits
ISOInternational Organization for Standardization
kHzKilohertz — 1,000 Hz
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LSZHLow Smoke Zero Halogen — cable jacket type that produces minimal toxic smoke
MEPMechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing — building services engineering
m/sMeters per second — air velocity unit for HVAC ductwork
NCNoise Criteria — single-number rating of background noise level in a room (lower = quieter)
NCRNon-Conformance Report — formal document issued when work fails inspection
NDINetwork Device Interface — video-over-IP protocol by NewTek/Vizrt
NRCNoise Reduction Coefficient — single-number rating of a material’s sound absorption (0.00–1.00)
NWNorthwest (directional reference)

O – R

AbbreviationDefinition
ODUOutdoor Unit — external HVAC condenser unit
PWMPulse Width Modulation — method of controlling LED brightness
QCQuality Control — inspection and verification process
QRDQuadratic Residue Diffuser — acoustic diffuser that scatters sound based on number-theory sequences
RSICResilient Sound Isolation Clip — decoupling hardware for gypsum-to-structure connections
RSIC-1Standard resilient isolation clip (used on W1)
RSIC-VVibration-rated resilient isolation clip (used on W2, diagonal mounting)
RT60Reverberation Time — time (seconds) for sound to decay by 60 dB after source stops
RWRockwool — mineral wool insulation
RW7070 mm thick Rockwool insulation (used in W7)
RWA45Rockwool Acoustic 45 kg/m³ density — standard acoustic insulation product

S – Z

AbbreviationDefinition
SDISerial Digital Interface — professional video signal standard (BNC connector)
S/FTPScreened/Foiled Twisted Pair — cable with overall braid shield + individual foil per pair
SPLSound Pressure Level — measured in dB or dBA
SSOTSingle Source of Truth — the locked dataset (v3.7) from which all documentation is generated
ST-GSStudio Green Screen — power outlet designation for green screen lighting at 265 cm AFF
STCSound Transmission Class — single-number rating of a wall’s airborne sound isolation (higher = better)
T&GTongue and Groove — plywood joint type used in float floor construction
T20 / T30Reverberation time calculated from 20 dB or 30 dB decay range (extrapolated to 60 dB)
TIA-568BTelecommunications Industry Association wiring standard for Cat6A termination
TN-STerre-Neutre Séparé — earthing system with separate neutral and protective earth conductors
TRTon of Refrigeration — HVAC cooling capacity unit (1 TR ≈ 3.517 kW)
Daikin VRFVariable Refrigerant Flow — HVAC system type (Daikin VRF specified)
W1 – W7Wall type designations: W1 (north concrete STC 65), W2 (NW diagonal STC 65), W3 (east server STC 62), W4 (south rebuilt STC 50), W5 (buffer spine STC 55), W6 (VO/Control STC 53), W7 (Studio/Editing STC 48)
OW-1Observation Window — 80×50 cm, STC 50, triple-pane, 5° tilt, sill 100 cm AFF