NC, or Noise Criteria, is the background noise level attributable to HVAC and other background mechanical noises. In certain spaces, it is important to reduce this NC level so that sounds are clearly heard. This is common in theaters and cinemas where background noise may impair the ability of attendees to enjoy the show/performance. Treating […]
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Sep
Sep
Elementary School Acoustic Panels Sandy Lane Elementary School in Clearwater, FL recently re-structured as a school for the arts. Upon this change being made, the back wing of the school was to be converted into the new Performing Arts Wing for the Conservatory of the Arts. This meant adding new rooms such as band rooms […]
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Sep
Sep
Acoustic Consulting Equipment There are a number of specialized pieces of equipment trained Acoustic Consultants should have for effective consulting. These include the following: Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Meter: sometimes called a decibel meter, this tool is used to determine how loud noises are, and at which frequencies. There are several types of SPLs. Type […]
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Jul
Commercial Acoustics has worked with multiple Sheriff’s Offices to help solve their sound issues. In this case, the Sheriff’s Office in Orange County was experiencing a lack of speech privacy between adjacent interrogation rooms. In order to solve this issue, our team came out to do some tests and decided the best option would be […]
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Jul
The 25th District Courthouse in Plaquemine’s Parish Louisiana was having difficulty with the unsatisfactory acoustic quality of their two large courtrooms. The primary concern was excessive reverberation in the space, making it difficult to hear judges, attorneys, and testimony. This greatly impacted the efficiency of legal proceedings during hearings and trials, so the courthouse was going […]
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Jul
Nova Southeastern University is a 380,000 medical education complex and research university focusing on the field of Osteopathic Medicine. Commercial Acoustics was contracted by Baker Barrios Architects to provide detailed design-assist services to identify areas of noise intrusion or concern and speech privacy requirements per ANSI S12, DoDEA and LEED V4 to achieve a LEED […]
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Jul
Jul
After working with Keesee Architecture for the last few years and working with an AV specialist at Future Home Integration, Commercial Acoustics was contracted to install the sound masking system in Keesee Architecture’s new 11,000 square foot office space, which consisted of open and closed offices. Sound Masking in Open Office Settings When meeting with […]
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Jun
Jun
Soundproofing Walls – Increase STC, Decrease Cost You lose 7 STC points by moving from 25‐gauge studs at 24” on center to 20-gauge studs at 16” on center. This cannot be emphasized enough – the number one factor in the soundproofing capacity of a wall is the studs, and not the drywall. The notion of […]
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Jun
Jun
Del Webb Lakewood Ranch is a 55+ community in Florida, with a 21,000 square foot clubhouse in the center of the neighborhood. Residents in the community enjoy activities there such as bocce ball, swimming, arts and crafts, and dining at the bar & grill. The restaurant had been receiving complaints from guests about the noise […]
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May
May
After about 30 years, Calvary Chapel Fellowship Church decided it was time to start remodeling their worship area for a fresh new look, while still using some of their existing materials. Along with the aesthetic upgrades, the band got new instruments and an upgraded sound system was installed. After upgrading the band’s gear with new […]