Project Overview: Bank of America Sound Masking Bank of America in Jacksonville was renovating one of its financial service locations when the general contractor contacted Commercial Acoustics for a bank sound masking solution. Like many banks and financial institutions, BOA recognized that speech privacy was critical to protect customer information and transactions. In addition, raising […]
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Oct
Oct
Project Overview: New Salem Church Acoustic Panels New Salem Missionary Baptist Church engaged Commercial Acoustics after experiencing excessive echo & reverberation in the worship space. The sanctuary’s high ceilings, parallel walls, & hard surfaces amplified reflections, making it difficult for congregants to clearly hear sermons, music, & announcements. Our team delivered a solution that balanced […]
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Sep
Sep
Quick Overview Where Sound Masking Speakers Are Installed Sound masking works best when occupants do not know it is running. The classic deployment uses plenum-mounted speakers above a drop ceiling, so the masking sound diffuses through the tile and arrives at desk height as a soft, broadband hiss. There is no visible hardware in the […]
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Sep
Sep
Quick Overview The Three Core Placement Rules Our install crews follow these three rules on every project before they hang the first panel. They are not aesthetic preferences. They are the lowest-effort way to keep an acoustic treatment from underperforming its lab NRC values by 20 to 30 percent. When panel pattern has to break […]
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Sep
Sep
Project Overview: GEMLUX Lobby Reverberation Treatment GEMLUX partnered with Commercial Acoustics to address excessive reverberation in their Jacksonville headquarters lobby. The expansive entrance featured high ceilings and reflective surfaces such as tile and glass, which magnified sound reflections. These conditions created challenges for daily operations as well as company events hosted in the lobby. The […]
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Aug
Aug
Project Overview: Tai Chi Fitness Studio Acoustic Treatment The Taoist Tai Chi Society’s new facility in Dunedin, FL serves as a global gathering place for students and instructors practicing the internal arts. With over 20,000 square feet of open space and concrete flooring throughout, the newly built fitness studio was visually impressive—but acoustically problematic. From […]
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Jul
Jul
Why Courtroom Acoustics Matter Clear communication is the foundation of justice. Inside a courtroom, every statement, testimony, and ruling must be heard and understood without distortion. Yet, many courthouses suffer from poor acoustics—high ceilings, hard surfaces, and open layouts that reflect and amplify sound instead of controlling it. Courtrooms rely on speech more than any […]
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May
May
Why Acoustic Consultants & Specialists Matter Every project has unique sound challenges — some are subtle, others are impossible to ignore. While many architects and contractors rely on general design experience for sound control, complex or high-value projects often demand expert precision. That’s where an acoustic specialist comes in. Learn more about our acoustic consulting […]
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Apr
Apr
Understanding the Basics When people talk about sound masking, they often refer to it as “white noise.” But in practice, the balanced, comfortable sound used in most professional systems is pink noise. Pink noise distributes sound energy more naturally across frequencies, making it softer and easier on the ear. It’s the acoustic foundation behind modern […]
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Apr
Apr
Project Overview: High-STC Design for a Luxury Condo Build 731 St. Charles Avenue is a $40 million luxury condominium development redefining upscale living in the heart of New Orleans. The project replaces a historic concrete structure that once hosted some of the city’s earliest Mardi Gras balls—transforming a cultural landmark into modern residences that demand […]