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 […]
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May
May
One of the main problems in in closed offices where walls do not go to deck, is the lack of speech privacy. In open office areas, the lack of walls can create distractions for those trying to work especially when it comes to background noise and conversation. How Sound Masking Works Sound Masking is not […]
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May
May
A Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) contracted Commercial Acoustics to install acoustic wall panels in one of their facilities. Speech intelligibility is critical in facilities such as TRACONs, because of the critical information that needs to be conveyed and understood. The air traffic controllers within the facility are responsible for guiding airplanes both taking off […]
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Mar
Mar
Speech privacy is a common issue in law offices, where confidential or private information is regularly discussed. Unlike many commercial office spaces where lack of speech privacy is only a nuisance, there may be legitimate legal concerns in law offices specifically. Commonplace in healthcare and financial industries, sound masking provides a level of background white […]
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Mar
Mar
A common question many clients have is how to clean their acoustic panels, or if it’s even possible. Since panels are fabricated with special-made acoustically transparent fabric there may be cleaning limitations. Determining the likelihood of damage or wear on your acoustic wall panels should be a major consideration for your fabric selections. Acoustic Panel […]
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Mar
Mar
Accurate Acoustic Details are a critical element to any project’s ultimate success. While great care is generally taken to specify STC-rated wall assemblies and IIC-rated flooring assemblies, the field performance is often highly dependent on details including boundary conditions, edge interfaces, and treatment of wall and floor penetrations. Architectural Acoustic Details are equally critical to […]