Project Overview: Acoustic Panels for Classical Education Spaces Classical Preparatory School, located just north of Tampa, is a charter school rooted in a classical liberal arts curriculum. As the school expanded enrollment and programming, the administration sought to improve acoustical performance in key student spaces where echo and reverberation were disrupting communication and focus. Commercial […]
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Project Overview: Boardroom Acoustic Upgrades at Tampa Electric Company Tampa Electric Company (TECO) serves more than 830,000 customers across West Central Florida and is a cornerstone of Tampa’s energy infrastructure. As a utility leader, its corporate boardroom hosts high-stakes meetings and daily operational discussions that demand absolute clarity in communication. However, prior to treatment, the […]
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Project Overview: Sound Diffusers at Hyde Park United Methodist Church Hyde Park United Methodist Church, a longstanding faith institution in Tampa’s Hyde Park neighborhood, was transforming its Harnish Activity Center into a contemporary worship space designed for a full band, live AV production, and multimedia presentations. With 25-foot ceilings, LVT flooring, and large flat walls, […]
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Project Overview: Acoustic Treatment at Pearl River Central High School At Pearl River Central High School, good acoustics were essential—not optional. The performing arts hall, auditorium, and music classrooms required precise sound control to serve band practices, choral rehearsals, and student performances. Commercial Acoustics was brought on during initial construction to engineer an acoustic solution […]
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Project Overview: Professional Soundproofing at iHeart Media Clearwater When iHeart Media launched their new Tampa-area headquarters, the stakes were high. As one of the nation’s largest digital broadcast networks, their Clearwater facility needed best-in-class acoustics across more than 30 radio station studios, editing rooms, and support offices. The goal: flawless sound quality in every corner […]
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Project Overview: Acoustic Panels in a Community Center Located in the heart of Ocala, Florida, the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place is a 41,750-square-foot, multi-use facility designed to serve residents of all ages. From youth programs to senior wellness, the space accommodates a wide variety of activities—including sports, banquets, meetings, and family […]
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Project Overview: Ceiling-Mounted Panels at Collierville Elementary Schools The Collierville Schools district in Tennessee set out to improve the sound quality in five elementary gymnasiums across its community. These large-volume spaces were used not only for PE and athletics but also for school assemblies, music programs, and after-school events. Unfortunately, their echo-heavy nature made announcements […]
Case Studies
Ensuring Speech Privacy in Interrogation Rooms: Miami-Dade Police Department – Fred Taylor HQ
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Project Overview: Speech Privacy Enhancements at Miami-Dade Police HQ The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) identified a critical gap in acoustic security at its Fred Taylor Headquarters Complex. Over time, investigators noticed that conversations from one interrogation room were clearly audible in the next—compromising case integrity and allowing for the possibility of suspect collusion. To resolve […]
Case Studies
Smart Home Theater Sound Upgraded with a Stretched Fabric Wall: Intelligent Design Showroom
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Project Overview: Stretched Fabric Walls at Intelligent Design’s Showroom Located in South Florida, Intelligent Design is a leader in custom electronics, with a state-of-the-art showroom that includes a fully operational smart home theater. This immersive space serves as a powerful demonstration room for prospective clients—but its audio quality needed refinement to match the sophistication of […]
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Project Overview: Noise Control at Prytania Veterinary Hospital Located in Uptown New Orleans, Prytania Veterinary Hospital is a modern, high-traffic animal care facility serving local pet owners with a full suite of veterinary services. With the constant presence of barking dogs, clattering claws, and daily foot traffic, the hospital experienced excessive reverberation and sound transmission […]