Sound Blocking
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Soundproofing a Window
Quite often we get calls about soundproofing a window. Our customers have issues with sound from traffic & highway noise, neighbors, barking dogs, HVAC and other machinery, etc. coming into a residential or commercial space. Typically, the compliant is that sound is coming in through the existing windows. Soundproofing a window helps provide to reduce distracting […] Read More »
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Soundproofing a Dog Kennel
Soundproofing a Dog Kennel has benefits for both humans and the dogs. It reduces ear fatigue for the humans and reduces stress for the dogs (which causes them to bark less). A typical dog kennel has painted block walls, an epoxy coated floor and a painted open truss metal ceiling. All these surfaces are used […] Read More »
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Suspended Ceiling Treatments
Suspended ceiling treatments are essential to office acoustics. We will cover how they relate to several office related noise problems and how suspended ceiling treatments can help. While this article is geared towards office applications, please note that many of these principles can also be applied to school classrooms, commercial spaces, and residential applications. Drop […] Read More »
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Soundproofing a Floor
Soundproofing a floor requires addressing the issue of impact noise. Impact noise is a structure borne sound created when two objects collide. This impact energy creates vibrations that resonate through the materials in the structure. Most people think of this as “neighbor noise” from someone walking on the floor above or other activities. Utilize an acoustic […] Read More »
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AQFA-10 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 »
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How to Stop Chiller and Air Conditioner Noise
From large industrial chiller and air conditioner noise down to small residential heat pump and air conditioner noise, problems and discomfort are almost always associated with the annoying situations that the noisy units create. To get right to the point, we have your solution: Acoustical Blankets Applicable in both indoor and outdoor situations, our AudioSeal® Acoustical […] Read More »
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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 »
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Soundproofing an Apartment
Soundproofing an apartment is a challenge, no doubt. You’ve found the apartment of your dreams – great neighborhood, great price, beautiful appliances. You move all your stuff in and settle down for the night when you realize… I CAN HEAR EVERYTHING MY NEIGHBORS DO. You hear your them upstairs walking around in heels on the […] Read More »
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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 »
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More Soundproofing and Noise Control Videos
Last week we shared our how-to videos related to acoustically treating recording studios, edit bays, home theaters and houses of worship. This week we would like to show you some of the products and techniques associated with acoustically treating gymnasiums, industrial facilities and offices/conference rooms. Visit our YouTube channel to see all of our videos. […] Read More »
