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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How Do You Clean Acoustic Panels?
Introduction With the arrival of Spring, many people focus on the nice weather, rejoicing that they can finally open their windows and clean their offices and homes after being holed up by the cold. While you are doing your Spring cleaning, however, you may wonder how do you clean acoustic panels? They are dusty, have […] Read More »
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Acoustical Treatment Brings Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Acoustical treatment is commonly associated with environments meant specifically for listening to or recording music. But the value of proper acoustical consideration in public and private spaces of all types can be underrated. During the past few decades, architectural acoustics has gained popularity in places like schools, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and even homes. This is […] Read More »
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Thanksgiving Acoustics: Cutting Crowded Kitchen Clatter
Thanksgiving Is Right Around The Corner, And To Most Americans This Means Two Things Spending time with family and friends while reflecting on everything we have to be thankful for. FOOD. (*Your grandma’s pumpkin pie might, in fact, be what you are thankful for.) With such a heavy focus on food during this Thanksgiving season, […] Read More »
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Four Ways Acoustics LEED® to Certification
This week, industry leaders, experts, and frontline professionals dedicated to sustainable building flock to San Francisco to attend the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), this gathering is the largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The center of focus every year at Greenbuild is the Leadership […] Read More »
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Soundproofing a Home Theater
Home theaters can be wonderful places to relax, retreat and entertain. If acoustics are overlooked, however, any home theatre can become a nuisance to the rest of the house and an echoic mess. In creating a home theatre, two issues need to be addressed, soundproofing and sound absorption. ... Read More »
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Can I Add Art to Acoustical Panels?
At Acoustical Solutions, we get asked all the time: Can I add art to acoustical panels? The answer is yes! Our Art Acoustic Panels do the job perfectly, as does our AcoustiWall Stretch System. These sound absorbing acoustical products are printed with acoustically transparent inks and fabrics to retain their noise reducing strength. Art Acoustic […] Read More »
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What Acoustical Treatment Should My Home Studio Have?
If you have your own home studio, or are thinking about setting one up, you probably know that the acoustics in your recording and mixing spaces have a lot to do with the outcome of your tracks. Many home studios are only one room, so the acoustical components of the room must be flexible, compromising […] Read More »
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How Is Mass Loaded Vinyl Used in Soundproofing?
Introduction If you search ‘soundproofing’ in your preferred internet browser, you will likely run across a material called mass loaded vinyl (MLV), or several brand names for it. For instance, ours happens to be AudioSeal® Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) Soundproofing Barrier. Many of my prospective customers calling about mass loaded vinyl mention that they would like […] Read More »