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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Improving Facility Acoustics for Veterans
According to a recent study by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, “hearing loss affects 31 million Americans, particularly veterans who were exposed to harmful levels of noise during military functions. Many veterans also receive treatment with ototoxic medications, which may exacerbate preexisting hearing loss. Thus, hearing loss is the […] 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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Top 5 Acoustical Products for Audio Professionals at AES Convention
This weekend audio professionals from all over the world will attend the 133rd Audio Engineering Society Convention in San Francisco. This is a great opportunity to experience the latest technology and advancement in the soundproofing and acoustics industry, and Acoustical Solutions, LLC. will be there to do just that! Stop by our booth (# 704) […] 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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What is Impact Insulation Class (IIC)?
Introduction Floor soundproofing underlayments can help to structurally isolate the top layer of the floor from the rest of the components. This essentially ‘short circuits’ the sound and vibration, keeping it from passing through the completed assembly. These materials are used to build what is commonly referred to a ‘floating floor.’ Floor soundproofing underlayments can […] Read More »
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FAQ: Will Acoustical Wall Panels Ruin the Look of My Facility?
Acoustical wall panels are the most common way to lower noise and increase intelligibility in facilities, but do they look good? The answer is a mixed bag. Acoustical wall panels are usually the result of a retrofit—no architect intentionally designs a facility to have bad acoustics—usually it just wasn’t taken into consideration. The bad acoustics […] Read More »
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What is a Cloud Acoustical Panel?
Introduction Acoustic panels can be mounted in various ways to meet your design and sound control needs. Typically, wall-mounted acoustic panels can also be mounted directly on the ceiling or suspended from the ceiling as a “cloud” for a highly effective acoustic ceiling treatment. They are usually offset horizontally from ceilings to help with architectural […] Read More »
