Sound Absorption
Spaces that create an echo, or are noisy even when very little sound is being made, need sound absorptive materials. These spaces are probably large, open, or have many hard surfaces. Absorptive treatments will help contain sound energy rather than reflect it, lowering reverberation.
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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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Achieving Great Acoustics and Aesthetics with Wood Ceiling Panels and Tiles
I find it both funny and fascinating that the calls I routinely receive in recent years for acoustic products which are either made from, or look like, wood. With all of our technology and rapidly advancing material science, as well as imaginative aesthetic palettes, we just can’t seem to get away from our history with […] Read More »
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How Thick Should Acoustic Panels Be? And Why It's Important?
One of my favorite things about this job is my work with people, customizing their sound environment. One of the most crucial elements of designing acoustical solutions is understanding what you need and how much of it you need. That starts with understanding the science behind acoustics. Acoustic panels are a go-to acoustic solution for […] Read More »
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Biophilic Design and Sound Control with Wood Slat Acoustic Wall and Ceiling Panels
Finding the right acoustical solution for a space isn’t just an acoustic matter, but an aesthetic one as well. Customers frequently call to ask me about what they need to better control the sound in their space, and once we cover that, their next question is, “What is it going to look like?” As an […] Read More »
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Enhancing Meetings with Conference Room Sound Dampening
I’m constantly impressed by customers that reach out to me about wanting to improve the acoustics of their conference rooms. It impresses me because I know how much difference can be made by properly treating a room acoustically, and how that will translate to making the conference room environment even more professional. Especially in the […] Read More »