For the amount of money that goes into the wedding industry annually, its a wonder that so little goes to acoustically treat venues. At an event where speeches are so central, it’s frustrating when guests cannot hear the Best Man’s or Maid of Honor’s speech, or other words of support and wisdom from friends and […]
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Aug
Aug
The Taoist Tai Chi Society is a volunteer organization headquartered in Dunedin, FL. After building a new large fitness studio, they noticed how much echo they were experiencing with even the slightest sounds. If you’ve ever done Tai Chi or know what it is, then you know that it’s supposed to be a peaceful and […]
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Aug
Aug
New Salem Missionary Baptist Church came to Commercial Acoustics because they had poor acoustics in their worship area. For years, the congregation enjoyed gathering in the space, but echo and reverberation continued to be an issue. The church initially tried to build and install their own acoustic panels, with limited success. The church and pastor […]
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Jul
Jul
Courtrooms are critical civic locations that allow our society to operate. Courtrooms rely on communication, and without it, court cases and proceedings may not run smoothly or effectively. By knowing when and how to apply various acoustic treatments to courthouses, you can allow clear and comfortable speech and promote stronger communication. It’s important to have […]
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Jul
Jul
Sound Absorbing Panels can be an excellent option when you have excessive reverberation or echo within a closed space. These multi-functional treatments can be hung on walls or ceilings to absorb sound waves, making speech more intelligible, and improving acoustical comfort. However, absorbing panels are not effective if the primary issue is sound transmission from […]
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May
May
Every project is unique. Even if there are acoustical requirements, certainly many projects will not require the detailed review of an acoustic consultant. However, not using a consultant can be more costly than hiring one, especially if there are noise complaints and post-tenant modifications or retrofits needed to fix these issues. Learn when hiring an […]
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Apr
Apr
Here’s a question we get everyday: White noise vs pink noise – what’s the difference? Sound masking systems are often described as “white noise machines” or “pink noise speaker systems”, when in reality they are approximated as a blend of both. White noise is the same sound intensity at all frequencies, while pink noise decreases […]
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Apr
Apr
731 St Charles Ave. is a $40 million condominium development currently under construction in the heart of the CBD in New Orleans. The site was renovated to replace a historic concrete building from 1965 that threw several of the city’s earliest Mardi Gras balls. Luxury Condo Soundproofing The five-story development boasts luxury units that range […]
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Apr
Apr
CAN Community Health is a not-for-profit comprehensive care clinic with 34 offices located throughout Florida and South Carolina to provide medical social and educational services. Recently CAN Community opened their new facility headquarters in Sarasota Florida, where the team at Commercial Acoustics was hired to advise on as well as fabricate and install soundproofing and […]
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Apr
Apr
Solving acoustic problems in restaurants can be challenging, especially when the restaurant’s design emphasizes its own unique interior aesthetics. Acoustic panels must be able to homogenize with a restaurant’s custom trim, molding, and paint to match the interior environment. Commercial Acoustics has made tremendous progress with the customization of acoustic panels, particularly with custom color […]