Isaac Hernandez
-
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 »
-
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 »
-
Soundproofing Chillers: New College Dormitory Has Unanticipated Noise
Most water-cooled chillers scream at around 500-600 Hz. Very annoying especially if you have the room above. Soundproofing chillers takes a combination of mass and absorptive material. Engineers working with Christopher Newport University in Virginia contacted Acoustical Solutions. They wanted to see what they could do to reduce chiller noise in a new dorm on […] Read More »
-
Doctors' and Dentists' Offices + Acoustical Solutions = Waiting Room Design Solutions
When it comes to waiting room design solutions, soundproofing and noise control are hugely important, but often overlooked. Have you ever been in a dentist’s office and heard a drill meeting someone’s tooth? How about a child’s horrified screams? What about waiting sick in a doctor’s office and the echo of chatter, children and ringing phones […] Read More »
-
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 »
-
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 »
-
School Acoustics
In schools, adequate acoustics are essential. Classrooms are the most important place in a school to have proper sound quality and speech intelligibility, but there are a number of other places in which schools needacoustical treatment. From cafeterias and gymnasiums to band rooms and auditoriums, we’ve treated every space in a school. We even stamp out classroom noise by treating school parking lots and courtyards where large chillers or generators are often far too loud. Read More »
-
Sustainable Series Acoustical Products: Earning LEED credits and Greening Buildings
For years Acoustical Solutions, LLC. has offered products that help businesses earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits. However, this year, we set out to offer a cohesive line that takes advantage of all recyclable and sustainable materials available, earning more credits and easing the decision of builders to choose green products. We […] Read More »