(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
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: November 29, 2018
Categories: Acoustical Consulting, Noise Control, Tips & Tricks
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.[caption id="attachment_2324" align="alignright" width="300"] Equipment...
Published: June 12, 2018
Categories: Acoustical Consulting, Noise Control, Tips & Tricks
Answering questions about acoustics and audio-visual systems is one of the things that we at AVANT ACOUSTICS love to do! We would like to share a few answers to acoustical questions that come up rather often. If you have any questions, please pick up...
Published: March 28, 2018
Categories: Acoustical Consulting
If you have ever heard a speaker, teacher, or public announcement that sounded like Charlie Brown’s teacher, you know the importance of speech intelligibility. It is essential for a speaker’s message to reach its audience, for a teacher's class to...
Published: February 27, 2018
Categories: Acoustical Consulting
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
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: September 26, 2017
Categories: Acoustical Consulting, Tips & Tricks
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Phone: (913) 888-9111