Acoustics
Whether quieting manufacturing environments, dampening natatoriums, or tuning large concert halls, properly designed room acoustics are critical to a particular space’s use. Room acoustics affect the intensity of noise in a factory setting while also creating the delicate balance of sound quality in critical listening rooms such as concert halls or recording studios. More common rooms, such as the open plan office, conference room, church, and library, also benefit from acoustical design. Specialty rooms such as SCIF, recording studios, music practice rooms, and theaters also require the services of an acoustical consultant.
In the design phase, we can analyze room layout, size, orientation, and finishes based upon the planned space use and propose modifications to optimize the acoustical characteristics of the room. At this point, Phoenix Noise & Vibration has the flexibility of altering each of these parameters to achieve a desired goal.
For existing spaces, acoustical design concepts can be applied to control noise or enhance the acoustical character. Many times, designs are limited to adjusting surface finish treatments. We work diligently with the client to provide designs which meet the acoustical, aesthetic, and budgetary requirements.
Phoenix Noise & Vibration provides testing services for traditional room acoustics applications. Measurement of the current reverberation time, background noise level, sound transmission class (STC), and impact insulation class (IIC) can all be carried out for existing spaces to quantify current conditions and provide a basis for remedial design.
-Barbara Sears, Linowes and Blocher LLP