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Moody Middle School Gymnasium Acoustics

James CoxJames began his acoustical career over 25 years ago as a project manager, focusing on sound attenuation with operable and accordion partitions. He transitioned into specified product sales, creating solutions for designers and contractors. Outside of work, James enjoys activities with his kids and exploring Richmond. 1-800-782-5742 Ext. 0122

Moody Middle School's Gymasium is using AlphaEnviro® Baffles in the ceiling to reduce reverberation in the room.

The Issue

Like most school gymnasiums, Moody Middle School in Richmond, Virginia had a noise (reverberation) problem. When the gymnasium was full of students, the public-address system was unintelligible, and it was next to impossible to distinguish one conversation from another during large gatherings.

Moody Middle School - Ceiling baffles in the gymnasium to increase speech intelligibility in the room for better instruction.

Moody Middle School - Ceiling baffles in the gymnasium increase speech intelligibility in the room for better instruction.

The Challenge

The large gym at Moody Middle School was used for class as well as sporting events. When the gym was full of people, the noise levels became such a problem that students and teachers had a difficult time understanding one another. With so many different sounds reflecting off the hard surfaces – the walls, ceiling and floor – the harsh reverberation was overwhelming.

Baffles in the ceiling of a gymnasium reduce sound levels in the space.

The Solution

The school contacted Acoustical Solutions to find a way to solve their problem. The Acoustical Solutions Install Team installed a series of 2′ x 4′ x 2″ AlphaEnviro® Sound Baffles between the ceiling trusses to overcome the issue. Baffles offer the most surface area of sound-absorbing material, something that the gym was in dire need of.

In the Customer's Own Words

“The difference is astronomical! The PE folks report that announcements can now be heard, 100 sixth graders are loud, but not resonant, and the teachers in the two classrooms behind the gym have to go out in the hall to see if the other classes are even in the gym. It’s amazing what baffles can do. Thanks to all who had a part in procuring the sound panels.” — E. Earl Binns, Principal, Moody Middle School

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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