Acoustics 101

Welcome to Acoustics 101! We understand that soundproofing and the science of acoustics is new to many who visit our website for the first time. We have compiled some basic information here to help you get started learning, but remember that if you have any questions, our acoustics experts are just a call away.

Learning the basics of acoustics will help you select products and methods to better solve your sound and noise problems. Certain words and phrases are used throughout the Acoustical Solutions website to describe how our products work in relation to sound. Browse our acoustics glossary to help gain a better understanding of the product information.

If you have a question, you can see answers to questions we are frequently asked here, or just give us a call: 800-782-5742

Health & Safety Resources

• Acoustical Society of America
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  • Classroom Acoustics
  • Loud Noise Dangers
• The Institute of Noise Control Engineering of the USA
• The National Council on Aging — What are Decibels and How can They Affect Hearing?
• The National Hearing Conservation Association
• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration