The Sound Advice Blog
Many people find the world of acoustical treatments to be confusing and overwhelming. Here on the Acoustical Solutions Sound Advice Blog, we will concentrate on presenting solutions to typical acoustical problems and discuss relevant topics on the subject.
The posts here will be related general sound and noise control topics like blocking sound, absorbing sound, or diffusing sound. We will also provide information on how acoustical materials can be used or applied to specific applications.
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The Best Products and Strategies for Radio Studio Soundproofing
Even with the advent of the internet, “radio” isn’t going anywhere! The music scene is bigger than it’s ever been before with new genres, more listeners, and a host of new artists, partly due to modern access to professional at-home recording equipment and internet platforms for sharing. If that weren’t enough, the meteoric rise of […] Read More »
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Eco-Friendly and Non-Toxic Soundproofing Products and Material Options
Non-toxic soundproofing solutions is a request I’ve received for many years. Customers call and while they want the best acoustical solutions possible, they want to make sure that the products are safe for their families or customers. Nowadays, there’s another request: eco-friendly products. While they may seem different, it’s essentially the same request: customers want […] Read More »
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Understanding Audiometric Booths: the Soundproof Room Used for Accurate Audiometry
Looking to a soundproof room for accurate audiometry? Say no more. As an expert in acoustical products, I know the importance of finding the right solutions in soundproofing an area for audiometry. It’s important to begin with an understanding of audiometry and its requirements. Although some of my customers are familiar, I think it’s best […] Read More »
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The Most Important Understanding of Acoustical Treatment: Soundproofing vs. Sound Absorption
You’d think I’d get tired of explaining the difference between soundproofing and sound absorption, but I never do. It’s the most important thing to understand when it comes to acoustics and properly treating your space. It is the beating heart of acoustical solutions and absolutely critical to understand so I can help you find the […] Read More »
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Gaming Room Acoustic Treatment: Ultimate Guide
I’ll admit it, gamine is huge and getting bigger everyday. The world of video games is incredible, especially when compared to where it started not that long ago. Everyone may remember the simple games like Pong and Ms. Pac-Man and how fun they were, and then how the first super popular side-scroller games, like Super […] Read More »
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How To Soundproof Stairs Treads in 3 Easy Steps
Stairs are an underrated invention, aren’t they? A quick way to get up and down, they’ve been employed since at least people started making pyramids, and probably longer. But despite the fact that humans have been building stairs for literally thousands of years, they are still pretty noisy. I remember living in an apartment once […] Read More »
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Replace Old Padded Soundproof Walls with Modern Materials and Soundproofing Techniques
I have more and more customers reaching out to me to soundproof their office spaces and restaurants, in addition to the classic customers looking to soundproof their music rooms and professional studios. While the latter have always understood the importance of soundproofing, more and more customers from non-traditional businesses have begun to understand how beneficial […] Read More »
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Soundproofing Our New Offices: Putting Our Products to the Test
Acoustical Solutions’ move to a new location provided an opportunity to test our recommended room soundproofing products in a real-world environment. Background Acoustical Solutions, founded in 1989, has been a pioneer in offering a full array of acoustical products along with application advice to our customers since the beginning. Our commitment to educating our customers […] Read More »