Successful office sound masking systems help ensure sensitive communications are not overheard. Plus, they reduce the noise distractions and interruptions that impact productivity. Along with sound absorption and attenuation, architects use sound masking...
Published: February 21, 2019
Categories: Acoustical Consulting, Tips & Tricks
As glass has become more sophisticated, its popularity as a building material has grown. Curtain walls, demountable glass partitions, and skylights all offer ways to capitalize on natural light, views, and transparency.
But glass has a few inherent acoustical...
Published: January 25, 2019
Categories: Acoustical Consulting, Noise Control, Tips & Tricks
Addressing operable partition acoustical considerations helps ensure the success of a flexible space. With facility needs evolving, the demand for easily reconfigurable spaces continues to increase. Operable partitions allow the temporary subdivision...
Published: July 20, 2018
Categories: Acoustical Consulting, Tips & Tricks
10. Isolate any equipment that moves. No one likes to feel the floor moving under their feet whether it is caused by an earthquake or because that pump next door just kicked on.
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Published: June 12, 2018
Categories: Acoustical Consulting, Noise Control, Tips & Tricks
Noise control in sensitive areas must be considered when designing a space requiring privacy and security. Hospitals and clinics, government buildings, and even private offices all deserve this consideration. This article discusses noise control techniques...
Published: May 8, 2018
Categories: Noise Control, Tips & Tricks
Digital mixing consoles allow us to digitize analog audio signals to combine, process, and transport audio like never before, and at a price point that has made them attainable on any budget. They have quickly replaced the old analog consoles of many...
Published: January 31, 2018
Categories: AV System Design, Tips & Tricks
Acoustical barriers can reduce noise from outside sources, such as roadways and railways, or from mechanical equipment, such as HVAC systems or vacuums. The following guide will discuss the requirements for effective sound barriers.
Construction...
Published: December 12, 2017
Categories: Acoustical Consulting, Noise Control, Tips & Tricks
Mechanical noise control helps keep a facility's HVAC systems and equipment from creating acoustically undesirable environments. While each project offers unique sound-related challenges, we're happy to provide some tips that apply to many spaces.
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Published: October 31, 2017
Categories: Acoustical Consulting, Noise Control, Tips & Tricks
Did you know one of the most common complaints of employees in open office areas is poor acoustics and a lack of speech privacy? Good open office acoustics are closely tied to productivity and comfort. Furthermore, a lack of speech privacy increases the...
Published: August 23, 2017
Categories: Acoustical Consulting, Tips & Tricks
With all the distractions present in the outdoors, amphitheater acoustics deserve special consideration. Every outdoor venue is unique. However, these tips should get you started designing a great-sounding performance space!
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Published: July 13, 2017
Categories: Acoustical Consulting, Tips & Tricks
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