Damaging Health Effects of Noise in the Workplace

Today’s architectural design plans for office spaces typically target large, open-air environments where workers share a common workspace. The theory is that the layout enhances teamwork, unity, communication, and productivity, but the plan often backfires. Sharing a common room with multiple voices means noise — and a lot of it. Common noises include people talking,…

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Loud Brewery? Get Noise Relief.

Today’s competitive market in the craft brewing industry has generated a plethora of beer choices for today’s consumer.    Old warehouse district buildings are gutted, refurbished, and today represent some of the most popular hot spots for the production and consumption of craft beers.   These spaces are filled with the kind of hard reflective surfaces that…

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Soundproofing a Bar

Bars, nightclubs and restaurants give people a place to meet, socialize and relax.   The surrounding atmosphere has to be comfortable for the venue to succeed, with repeat business the key to the success of the establishment.    The variety of venues ranges from high energy dance clubs to casual bars that promote conversation among guests.   Their comfort levels rely on clarity to voice, and control of the reverberations

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Podcast Studios | Acoustic Sound

Clarity to the broadcast signal should be the goal for every amateur or professional podcaster.   The quality of the communication signal will make or break the success of the podcast.   For some, it’s a matter of just hooking up the microphone and recording into their Macbook or tablet.   But for those who take the time…

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Classroom Noise

Controlling excessive levels of noise in a classroom is critical to producing a more favorable learning environment.   With more background noise, the teaching is compromised.  With less background noise, the learning is enhanced.   Sound panels are available for easy self-installation around the perimeter of any classroom, wall or ceiling mounted, to produce these intended sound…

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