Jon Bone
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The Difference Between Types of Noise Colors
I’ve found customers have increasingly been calling in seeking to learn more about noise and how they can best utilize it for therapeutic effects. This is amusing as an expert in acoustics where I spend much of my time figuring out how to eliminate noise via soundproofing and sound control solutions. That said, “noise” does […] Read More »
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Server Room Soundproofing: Top Tips, Techniques, and Products to Explore
Since the rise of the internet and its integration in all facets of business and modern life, the need for servers has skyrocketed exponentially. Servers may seem esoterically complex to the layman, but they essentially do what their names suggest: serve data. When you send an email, for example, your personal computer sends data “to […] Read More »
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Mechanical Room Soundproofing and the Best Techniques and Products to Achieve it
The desire for mechanical room soundproofing is one I often hear from customers. After all, the reason a mechanical room is its own room is because we want all of that heavy equipment and the noise it makes separated from the rest of the home or building. Even so, it can still be loud, even […] Read More »
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Hotel Soundproofing 101: What You Need to Know
I love staying in a hotel. The room is clean and the bed is made every day. It’s like heaven to me. There is one thing that can ruin this utopian experience for me, though – noise. Now, I can deal with traffic sounds, because I’m used to living in a city – but I […] Read More »
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15 Decorative Acoustical Ceiling Panel & Tile Installations
Acoustic ceiling tiles and panels are go-to products for reducing noise pollution and minimizing sound reflections. Ceilings are often the first place we start when developing a solution to address an acoustic issue. They’re instrumental in a wide range of industries, including restaurants, museums, classrooms, meeting rooms, and other sectors where sound and communication are […] Read More »
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What are Sound Baffles?
Introduction Large open spaces often suffer from poor sound quality. These areas can be noisy, difficult to concentrate in, or even create unsafe working conditions. Auditoriums, gymnasiums, open offices, restaurants, warehouses, and industrial facilities are just a few of the types of projects and places where this is common. By solving the issue of noise […] Read More »
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What are Acoustic Ceiling Tiles?
Introduction Acoustical treatment isn’t just for walls. Ceiling treatments are just as, and in some cases, more important for taming acoustical issues in a space. For instance, ceiling treatments can augment the quality of sound and the appearance of your facility. Acoustic Ceiling Tiles are an easy and effective way to reduce the echo in […] Read More »
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How to Soundproof: Acoustic Foam Does Not Block Sound
This title says it all, basically. I explain that acoustic foam does not block sound about 5 times a day to prospective customers wanting to know how to soundproof. The question invariably comes back, “Why not? What the heck is it used for?” It’s not that I’m trying to ruin anyone’s day here — I […] Read More »
