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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Noise Reduction in Open Public Spaces
My wife and I were sitting at the bar at one of our favorite brunch spots last Sunday. During our conversation, she turned to me and told me to stop shouting in her ear. This, of course, led to me speaking more softly in my normal speaking voice. She told me to stop joking around […] Read More »
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Acoustical Foam for Office Ceilings
Acoustical foam for office ceilings can dramatically improve an office environment. Simply mount acoustical foam directly to a ceiling to improve office acoustics. Today’s dynamic office environments pose new challenges in the realm of acoustics. To maintain a collaborative work environment, many new office spaces are open spaces, without boundaries to separate colleagues. This does […] Read More »
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AlphaSorb® Dual-Sided Absorptive Sound Blankets at work on the Heard Island Expedition
On March 1, 2016, the Heard Island Expedition Team boards a flight for Cape Town, South Africa. They plan to carry out a variety of tasks related to the study of climate change. In the fall of 2015, we were contacted by their crew to discuss this expedition. The research team was looking for an […] Read More »
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How to Stop Chiller and Air Conditioner Noise
From large industrial chiller and air conditioner noise down to small residential heat pump and air conditioner noise, problems and discomfort are almost always associated with the annoying situations that the noisy units create. To get right to the point, we have your solution: Acoustical Blankets Applicable in both indoor and outdoor situations, our AudioSeal® […] Read More »
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Back to School: Sound Experiments for Kids
Four Fun Sound Experiments for Kids Labor Day weekend is here, which means beach trips, barbecues, and back to school. Here are some fun sound experiments parents and teachers can use to get their youngster’s brains working hard again- and they’re also a lot of fun! How it’s Made A great activity for preschool-aged children, […] Read More »
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Industrial Hearing Protection: Lowering Reverberation Time
Employees at industrial facilities are typically exposed to higher levels of noise than the average worker. Machinery in sawmills, compressor stations, and manufacturing plants can be very loud. This can far exceed the level of noise OSHA deems safe for an 8-hour shift. To combat the danger of NIHL (noise induced hearing loss), industrial hearing […] Read More »
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RV Wall Solution for your Motorhome Renovation
Are you looking for something to put on the walls in that RV renovation you’re working on? We are here with an RV Wall Solution for your Motorhome Renovation. We suggest our CrossPoint™ Sound Absorbing Wall Fabric. Yes, that’s right, sound absorbing wall fabric. It’s perfect for motorhome renovations because, as you know, RV wall space […] Read More »
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Your Alternative to a Traditional Vocal Booth
Whether you are working in your home studio or a professional recording studio, vocal booths can be very expensive and space consuming. We have an alternative to a traditional vocal booth. We’re here today to tell you there is a more economical and space friendly option. As an alternative to the traditional vocal booth, the […] Read More »