A decibel (dB) is a unit of measurement that gages the intensity of sound. The units define how loud a noise source is, ranging on a comparative scale from 0-194. A dB reading of “0” indicates the faintest sound the human ear can detect, while a dB reading of “180” would be the equivalent to…
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Top Tip for Lowering Gym Noise
Gymnasiums are typically oversized shoe-box shaped rooms defined by hard reflective surfaces on the floor, walls and ceiling of the space. Sounds that generate within the room will continue to echo throughout the space thanks to these surfaces, and render the room unfriendly in terms of acoustics. The more echo a room produces, the less…
Read MoreChildren’s Art Lowers Noise Levels
ICAF is the International Child Art Foundation. They are based in Washington DC, and are dedicated to the promotion of children’s art from around the world. ICAF collects works of art from kids around the globe, and serves to preserve and protect the artwork in their massive library in Washington. They hold summer festivals and…
Read MoreRecording Studio Sound Panels #1 Tip
Recording Studios depend on premium sound quality, which includes the control of unwelcome background noise within a live room. But also the control room, voice over booth, hallway, reception area, mixing room and other spaces require quality acoustics. The soundproofing treatment for a recording studio starts with sound isolation from room to room, and then…
Read MoreWhy Acoustic Foam is Bad for Restaurants
Loud noisy restaurants drive repeat business away and threaten the long term success to the restaurant owner. Once a restaurant gets tagged as being too “noisy”, the stigma is hard to shake. Smart restaurant owners will take steps to lower the excessive levels of noise, protecting their customers, and their long term success to their…
Read MoreTop 5 Tips for Hanging Drywall
When it comes to blocking noise from bleeding through a common wall, there are a few tricks of the trade known in the acoustics industry that we will share here for those who need help. It has to do with your drywall. Tip #1: Start with MLV. Mass loaded vinyl should layer up to your…
Read MoreSound Insulation for Black Metal Deck Ceilings
Many restaurant chains in strip malls keep the exposed metal deck open look to their space, and then paint the metal deck black. Metal is highly reflective and produces unwelcome echoes for the customers, so NetWell Noise Control of Mpls, MN offers a unique soundproofing insulation that can affix to the decking to curb excessive…
Read MoreSoundproofing an Auditorium
Auditoriums are built fan shaped by design, with angled ceilings and sloping floors that lead to a center stage. The angled surfaces in the room are designed to break standing sound waves, scattering them into mulitiple directions with the intention of more evenly spreading premium sound quality to every seat in the auditorium. In comparison, a…
Read More1 Tip for Controlling Noise
There is a plethera of soundproofing products available on the internet, with dozens of suppliers wanting your business. The key to the success of your treatment comes with understanding which product best suits your particular needs, and then how much of that product is required to produce the intended sound effects. Within the product selection…
Read MoreThe 2 Second Rule in Acoustics
Poor room acoustics is caused by extended sound wave reflections that produce background noise. When the background noise raises to levels that blur original sound, communication within the room becomes strained, as crowd noise elevates. Human ear is built to distinguish between original sound and reflected sound waves so long as the reflections (or echoes)…
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