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Reverb Decay Time Calculator vs Long Exposure Time Calculator

Two calculators for the same neighbourhood of questions. Here is what each measures, what you feed in, and where you'd reach for one over the other.

Music

Reverb Decay Time Calculator

Calculate reverberation decay time (RT60) for a room based on its volume and acoustic absorption. Use it when designing a studio, rehearsal space, or live venue to match reverb tail length to your musical genre.

Answers
Optimal Decay Time (seconds)
Inputs
Room Volume, Absorption Coefficient, Frequency Range
Photography

Long Exposure Time Calculator

Calculates the correct long-exposure shutter speed when stacking ND filters, accounting for reciprocity failure. Use it when shooting waterfalls, light trails, or seascapes with neutral density filters.

Answers
Required Exposure Time (seconds)
Inputs
Base Shutter Speed, ND Filter Strength, Additional ND Filter, Reciprocity Failure Compensation

At a glance

Reverb Decay Time CalculatorLong Exposure Time Calculator
CategoryMusicPhotography
AnswersOptimal Decay TimeRequired Exposure Time
Inputs34
Result unitsecondsseconds

When to use each

Calculate reverberation decay time (RT60) for a room based on its volume and acoustic absorption. Use it when designing a studio, rehearsal space, or live venue to match reverb tail length to your musical genre.

Calculates the correct long-exposure shutter speed when stacking ND filters, accounting for reciprocity failure. Use it when shooting waterfalls, light trails, or seascapes with neutral density filters.

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