Honduras Radio Station Studio Acoustics

Don StrahleDon joined Acoustical Solutions when the business began in 1997. He works with contractors and architects on projects throughout the United States and internationally, including large high-profile projects at the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian. Don is also an avid NASCAR fan and self-proclaimed foodie. 1-800-782-5742 Ext. 0114

In the on-air studio of a Honduras Radio Station, acoustic foam was hung to control the sound in the room.

The Issue

Acoustical Solutions recently worked with an association of churches to acoustically treat a broadcast radio studio in Honduras. Soundproofing and noise control are hugely important in any studio, so the association used a complete recording studio package, acoustic foam, and door seal kits to ensure they had top-quality sound.

Honduras Radio Station Production Room with AlphaSorb® panels and acoustical foam.

The Challenge

In Gracias Lempira, Honduras, a large Christian communications effort is underway. It is designed to reach the indigenous people of southwestern Honduras and eastern El Salvador. “We’re sharing the gospel with an unreached group [the Lenca],” said Larry Johnson, executive director at the Texas based Ellis Baptist Association, the organization in charge of the effort, “the Lenca are very poor, they have no electricity and their entertainment is the radio.” So naturally, the association is reaching out via radio. Fortunately, increasing production value in edit bays, recording studios and, in this case, broadcast studios is one of Acoustical Solutions’ specialties. The technical sales team at Acoustical Solutions also thrives when working on jobs in which the customer is passionate about the outcome. “We’re using the radio to spread the gospel,” explained Larry. Acoustical Solutions, with its extensive experience in studio design, was able to help get Ellis Baptist Association’s plan rolling by providing expert advice and top-quality sound control products for their on-air control room, on-air interview/recording room, and production/mixing room.

A comprehensive acoustic treatment delivers optimal performance in the interview room of a Honduras Radio Station.

The Solution

On-Air Control Room

A small set of fabric wrapped acoustic panels was the perfect solution for this space. AlphaSorb® Acoustic Panel Room Kits are a single solution for many typical acoustical problems such as primary reflections, flutter echo, standing waves, and excessive bass. “I like this because it includes everything you need for a studio,” said the Acoustical Solutions Technical Sales Representative. “And the beauty of one going to Honduras is that they come fully ready to install with all the hardware. They came in one box too, so shipping costs were minimal.”

On-Air Interview/Recording Room

Sonex® Classic Acoustic Foam was hung in this room. This extremely popular product features a modified anechoic wedge design for cost-effective yet impressive sound control.

Production/Mixing Room

This room used both the AlphaSorb® Acoustic Panel Room Kit and the Sonex® Classic Acoustic Foam

All Three Rooms

Sonex® Audio Tiles were used on the ceiling in all three of the broadcast facility’s rooms. Their unique 12″ x 12″ size allows for the highest level of design and acoustical performance as you can treat your studio in the exact points of reflection. Additionally, The Ellis Baptist Association installed Acoustic Door Seal Kits in each room. Door seal kits are very important because a 1% opening around a door will allow up to 50% of the sound to pass through that opening

The Result

The Ellis Baptist Association is now able to broadcast from Honduras to Guatemala and El Salvador in an expertly treated broadcasting studio. After the project’s completion, Larry praised Acoustical Solutions’ advanced technical advice. He said he was happy to have worked with the company “to create a great sound for our listeners.”

To learn more about how Acoustical Solutions can solve your noise control problems, use our contact form, call one of our Acoustical Sales Consultants at (800) 782-5742, or visit us on the web at acousticalsolutions.com.

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