This performing arts theater in South Florida required significant acoustic treatment after it was noticed that many of the attendees were unable to clearly hear the bands when playing. While this had already been an issue for some time, it was exacerbate when the carpet was removed for lower-pile carpet during a recent renovation. Located […]
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Dec
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The Pinellas Park Public Works office was dealing with significant echo and reverb in their conference room. They reached out to Commercial Acoustics to come and do on-site reverberation testing as part of their acoustic consulting capabilities, in order to determine how many acoustic sound panels would be needed to reduce the echo in their […]
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Dec
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Significant research has been conducted that links noise issues in hospitals with patient lack of sleep. The deteriorated sleep quality experienced by patients results in extended hospital stays, development of delirium, and other negative outcomes. By treating the underlying noise issues and associated sleep quality factors, hospitals are able to greatly improve patient satisfaction and […]
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Dec
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Church Acoustic Evaluation and Treatment The West Coast Church in Englewood, FL has received noise concerns after removing previous panels in the primary sanctuary room. There are a number of overhead amplified speakers hanging from the ceiling grid above, and a live band space in the front of the sanctuary, with the drum set partially […]
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Dec
Dec
Acoustic Assessment: Commercial Acoustics reviewed the progress Drawing Set for an upcoming 4-star Hotel in Miami, FL in order to provide acoustic treatment recommendations for the Amenity Lounge. Analysis of the room was performed based on the room geometries and finishes included in the drawing set. Using the Sabin’s Formula, the A-weighted reverberation time (RT60) […]
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Dec
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Sound Study in Shotgun Duplex Home Commercial Acoustics performed a Sound Transmission Leak Check test on an interior, demising wall partition on site. Per the client’s request, there was excessive noise transfer between the adjacent units of a duplex, “shotgun” style home. Once one of the tenants moved out, the wall was cut open and […]
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Dec
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Healthcare Acoustics in New Orleans: Ochsner Medical Center and the Architects on their behalf requested acoustical consultation services for the West Tower expansion facility as part of the Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) program. Commercial Acoustics was contracted to perform a sound study within the Neuro ICU on the 7th floor before it is moved to […]
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Dec
Dec
Commercial Acoustics provided ceiling-mounted absorption panels at the New Orleans Police department building on Broadway Street. The architect, Concordia, also based in New Orleans, determined that acoustic treatment was needed in the interview rooms to improve the speech quality. Similar to other Police Stations and Sheriff’s Offices, acoustic absorption is a critical tool for architects […]
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Dec
Dec
For those that have worked in museums, libraries, and other specialty civic projects, you may have noticed the tendency for architects to use 2# MLV, or 2 lb/sf (2 pounds per square foot) Mass Loaded Vinyl. This is an extremely heavy soundproofing membrane that is used to block noise from loud areas, such as mechanical […]
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Commercial Acoustics was contracted to manufacture custom acoustic panels, baffles, and clouds for a School Performance Theater in Clearwater, Florida. The school theater was being renovated to provide a state-of-the-art performance capability as well as aesthetic acoustical finishes to match the high-level finishes in the space. Theater Acoustics Theaters are unique due to the wide […]