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
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
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 […]
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May
May
Sound Masking is the method of adding ambient noise to a space to “drown out” background distractions and conversations, without impairing the ability to communicate. This is often the least understood sound control methodology, since it is counter-intuitive that adding noise into a space may improve the acoustics within. Sound masking works by subtly and […]
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May
May
To understand the best ways to mitigate sound issues and properly identify them, it is critical to have a basic understanding of acoustics. By understanding how we measure and define core acoustical properties, you can diagnose issues and right-size solutions. Below we will cover the simplified Basic Theory of sound: Core Acoustical Properties Core acoustical […]
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Press Release: An Innovative Publication – Architectural Acoustics Practical Handbook Now Available
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Apr
Apr
Tampa, FL – In a time during the COVID crisis when many small businesses are struggling to keep their doors open and their employees paid, some have found the opportunity to thrive in their niche. Walker Peek, founder and CEO of Commercial Acoustics, has recently written and published a unique soundproofing handbook for use by […]