When are Acoustical Diffusers Required for Sound Treatment? Acoustical Diffusers are typically used in band rooms, auditoriums, or any venue where music instruments will be played. They should be used along with acoustic wall panels to help balance the absorption and reflection of high and low frequencies to produce a higher sound quality. Using acoustical […]
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Dec
Dec
Berkeley Preparatory School, located near the International Airport in Tampa, FL, was undergoing a significant remodel to their auditorium space. The new auditorium was being heralded as a major centerpiece of the school for years to come, and a community-wide achievement. Acoustic Consulting for Acoustic Design An acoustic consultant was brought in to support the […]
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Dec
Dec
The new Virgin Hotel recently opened up in Downtown New Orleans in the Warehouse District. The new art deco hotel contains 238 guestrooms, including two 1,037 square foot penthouse suites on the top floor. Regular guestrooms, or Chambers, range from 294 to 592 square feet. In addition to that, the hotel also has multiple restaurants, […]
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Sep
Sep
The newly constructed Four Seasons Hotel in New Orleans, LA required acoustic treatment in its multiple Ballrooms. Commercial Acoustics was contracted to install Acoustic Stretched Fabric Wall in the Grand Ballroom, Junior Ballroom, and Ballrooms A, B, C, & D. Ballroom Acoustic Treatment – Stretched Fabric System Event spaces such as ballrooms typically require acoustic […]
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Sep
Sep
Common Mistakes with Resilient Channel Use of Resilient Channel on walls with mounted objects This mistake leads to an immediate STC reduction of 5-6 points or more. Mounted objects, such as TVs, cabinets, book cases, shelves, or other products that are not mounted with drywall anchors, create a structural bridge which greatly reduces the effectiveness […]
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Sep
Sep
When specifying and designing a Sound Masking System, there are a number of considerations, including the type of system to be used, spacing of speakers, and desired masking levels. Types of Sound Masking Direct vs. Diffuse Fields: Conceptually, a direct field is one where there is a line-of-sight path between the source and receiver, while […]
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Aug
Aug
Healthcare facilities typically require acoustic treatment in some form. Most commonly, hospitals use sound masking systems to improve speech privacy and reduce disturbances for doctors and patients. Certain units in hospitals may also require the use of acoustic panels to reduce excess echo that interferes with doctors treating their patients in group settings. Related: Sound […]
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Jul
Jul
Library acoustic treatment can be critical, especially if the library tends to hold frequent classes or events with speaking engagements. Since libraries are a place people can turn to for education, it’s important that the acoustics fit the use of the space. Library Acoustic Treatment Commercial Acoustics was contracted by Conyers Library to provide and […]
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Jul
Jul
When having acoustic wall panels installed, it’s easy to forget about the maintenance they might require in the future. Over time, fabric colors can start to fade when regularly exposed to light. Also, unless acoustic panels are regularly cleaned, they can accumulate dust and dirt. Without regular maintenance, you may need to replace or re-wrap […]
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Jun
Jun
St. John’s River State College contracted Commercial Acoustics to fabricate and install custom acoustic wall panels in their newly renovated classrooms and general purpose room. The panels required custom angled cuts and were wrapped in 3 different colored acoustically transparent fabrics. Our team installed the acoustic treatment in the classroom and general purpose room over […]