Home Theater Acoustics – Case Study

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A high-end movie theater was being constructed into a custom home in Clearwater, FL. While the Audio-Visual components of the system were already contracted, the GC was also looking for an acoustic specialist to provide acoustical treatment in the room. With years of experience in home theater acoustics, we were able to fabrication and install […]

Clubhouse Acoustics Treatment

Clubhouses are a common client at Commercial Acoustics, due to the standard clubhouse footprint design – high, tapered ceilings with reflective walls and floors. Whether used for community mixers, dances, bingo, or simply gathering spaces, Clubhouse acoustics must be adequately addressed with acoustic treatment to ensure that the space achieves maximum usability for a plethora […]

Classroom Acoustics – Case Study

One of Tampa’s most prestigious prep schools has recently undergone a new addition of early-childhood focused education facility. This facility, designed to meet the most stringent educational and acoustical standards (via ANSI S12), needed significant soundproofing options between adjacent classrooms, classroom-corridor partitions, and around mechanical spaces. School Acoustical Design The General Contractor, consulted with Siebein […]

Dance Studio Soundproofing – Case Study

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Dance Studio Soundproofing An architectural firm in South Florida recently contacted Commercial Acoustics due to potential sound transfer issues from a second-floor dance studio located within a commercial structure. This is a very common issue that businesses, unfortunately, tend to find out after the building has already been put in place. It’s an even bigger […]

Yeoman’s Cask & Lion Restaurant Acoustic Panels

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Restaurant Echo Problem One problem many restaurants face is too much reverberation in their space, especially when there are live music performances or it’s a packed house during sporting events. Unlike office space or classrooms that have plush furniture and carpeting to help absorb sound waves, restaurants are filled with hard, reflective surfaces that cause […]

Soundproofing 101: Basics of Acoustics and Sound Attenuation

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When dealing with sound problems in various industries, there are numerous factors to consider. What kind of noise problem are you facing? What kind of product will be an effective solution to that problem? What common sound issues are other businesses in the same industry facing so that you can be proactive about handling them? […]

Commercial Acoustics Expands to New Orleans

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After completing several acoustical projects in New Orleans and identifying the significant need for soundproofing services there, Commercial Acoustics is excited to announce that we have brought a full-time presence to New Orleans, Louisiana. See Details: Soundproofing the Sazerac Museum on Canal Street (New Orleans) Commercial Acoustics is an acoustical engineering company founded in 2013 that […]

Tips for Dealing With Noisy Neighbors in Your Apartment

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While apartment style living has many perks, noise disturbances can be a major disadvantage. When all that separates you from your neighbor is a thin wall, sound transfer can become a major issue. Keep reading for tips on how to deal with noisy neighbors in your complex. Furniture Placement If noise is transferring through your […]

GrabAds Acoustic Panel Treatment – Case Study

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GrabAds is a local digital media marketing company that recently built out a new custom workspace. However, the acoustics in the room were not previously addressed when designing the space. The Echo Problem All of the surfaces in the work space were sealed, causing sound to reflect back into the room. This problem created so […]

Armature Works – A Soundproofing Retrofit Case Study

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Armature Works is a completely restored, mixed-use building in the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood along the Hillsborough River. Opening late 2017, the space will feature eateries, a public market, event spaces, and co-working space. An event space on the second level of the building that was already open for use was experiencing noise disturbances coming […]