(913) 888-9111
(913) 888-9111
(913) 888-9111
Rehearsal room acoustics often require close attention and specific acoustical characteristics. As a veteran choral musician, I have performed in a variety of venues, from a dedicated performing arts center to a gymnatorium, from a standard classroom...
Published: March 7, 2019
Categories: Acoustical Consulting
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
For the second time in as many years, a bill [S. 3385] has been introduced in the Senate to reestablish an Office of Noise Abatement and Control (ONAC) in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The bill is sponsored by Sen. Schumer, a Democrat from...
Published: November 28, 2018
Categories: General
Need something to wow that special someone at a holiday party, or the in-laws at your family gathering? Check out these interesting facts about our favorite subject: sound!
Properties of Sound
Have you heard that you can figure out how far...
Published: November 20, 2018
Categories: General
As facilities age, their sound reinforcement and AV systems age with them. Routine maintenance and proper care can go a long way toward extending the life of a system. However, once a system is no longer reliable, replacement is necessary and inevitable. ...
Fitness center acoustics and noise issues have been the subject of numerous AVANT ACOUSTICS projects over the years. The hard surfaces and loud activity make the perfect storm of noise. As a result, people within the fitness center often cannot communicate...
Published: August 28, 2018
Categories: Acoustical Consulting, Noise Control
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
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