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What is a Cloud Acoustical Panel?
Acoustical Panels can be mounted in various ways to meet your design and needs. Typically, wall-mounted, Acoustical Panels can also be mounted directly on the ceiling, or suspended from the ceiling, like a Cloud. The benefit of using the Cloud mounting option is that it makes the Acoustical Panels more efficient at absorbing sound. Typically, […] Read More »
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Recording Artist Gift Guide
Recording Artist Gift Guide Our top 4 gift ideas for the recording artists, musicians, and audiophiles on your list: 1. GREEN GLUE SOUNDPROOFING COMPOUND All audiophiles who work or play from home wish for one thing: a more soundproof space. Thrill them (and their neighbors) by gifting Green Glue Soundproofing Compound. Green Glue is a […] Read More »
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3 Reasons AcoustiArt™ is Perfect for Medical Facilities
There’s been a lot of talk about acoustics and noise level in the healthcare industry lately. Medical facilities and hospitals are implementing new noise reduction programs which include retrofitting with architectural acoustics, white noise, new paging systems, and more reminders to use hushed voices. These programs have had great success in improving patient satisfaction. We […] Read More »
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Custom Acoustic Foam Ceiling For Kids With Learning Differences
Acoustical Solutions Rep Kevin McIver recently worked with a private independent school that serves children with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Kevin worked closely with the school’s contractors to design a custom acoustic foam ceiling created from Acoustical Solutions’ standard products. The room is a Physical Education Classroom that is always filled with a lot […] Read More »
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Game Room Acoustics: AcoustiArt™ Cuts Billiards Noise
So, you’ve finally done it – you have your game room! Your dedicated man cave with your billiards table is classy, fun, and LOUD. Well that was the case with Greg, anyway. Acoustical Solutions Rep Matt Boughan was spending time with his good friend and playing a game of pool when he noticed something was […] 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 »
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AcoustiArt Printed Acoustical Wall Panels are Perfect for the Office
Last year, we introduced our AcoustiArt Printed Acoustical Wall Panels, and orders have been rushing through our warehouse and into commercial offices faster than we can count! The increasing number of open office plans have created a lack of speech privacy and increased distraction. High noise levels in the working environment have facility managers embracing […] Read More »
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The Basics: Acoustic Treatment Design for a Worship Space
From the contemporary design stage to installation Worship facilities are among the most common to use acoustical treatment—because these buildings are almost always in desperate need of it. Obviously, a worship space is used for sermons and gatherings where speech intelligibility is critical, as well as live and recorded musical performances. Therefore, reverberation must be […] Read More »
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Thanksgiving Acoustics: Cutting Crowded Kitchen Clatter
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and to most Americans this means two things: Spending time with family and friends while reflecting on everything we have to be thankful for. FOOD. (*Your grandma’s pumpkin pie might, in fact, be what you are thankful for.) With such a heavy focus on food during this Thanksgiving season, […] Read More »
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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 »