As is often the case, large clubhouses with reflective surfaces are particularly vulnerable to excessive reverberation. This is usually not noticed until after construction, leaving property managers to determine how to treat the issue. It’s often brought to management’s attention when the users of the clubhouse determine that it’s not acceptably treated to perform various […]
Tag Archives: Absorption Case Study
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Multi-purpose rooms, by definition, will have several use cases in which acoustic criteria are likely to vary. In some cases you may be looking to host a comfortable dining environment, while in others, you may have a networking event where people are encouraged to walk around and mingle. There may situations in which amplified sound […]
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The University of South Florida was building out a new laboratory and education center that required significant acoustic treatment. While the flooring was hard and reflective, the ceiling did have some absorptive ceiling tiles, with an NRC rating above 0.5. In order tor reduce reverberation in the space, the architect specified wall-to-wall acoustic panels. These […]
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The Georgia Public Broadcast Studio has been expanding their broadcast capabilities and required three additional recording studios to meet their capacity needs. During the expansion the team reached out to Commercial Acoustics to provide acoustic treatments in the recording rooms. After an independent acoustic consultant determined the thickness and area of the acoustic treatment needed, […]
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This performing arts theater in South Florida required significant acoustic treatment after it was noticed that many of the attendees were unable to clearly hear the bands when playing. While this had already been an issue for some time, it was exacerbate when the carpet was removed for lower-pile carpet during a recent renovation. Located […]
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The Pinellas Park Public Works office was dealing with significant echo and reverb in their conference room. They reached out to Commercial Acoustics to come and do on-site reverberation testing as part of their acoustic consulting capabilities, in order to determine how many acoustic sound panels would be needed to reduce the echo in their […]
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Church Acoustic Evaluation and Treatment The West Coast Church in Englewood, FL has received noise concerns after removing previous panels in the primary sanctuary room. There are a number of overhead amplified speakers hanging from the ceiling grid above, and a live band space in the front of the sanctuary, with the drum set partially […]
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Commercial Acoustics provided ceiling-mounted absorption panels at the New Orleans Police department building on Broadway Street. The architect, Concordia, also based in New Orleans, determined that acoustic treatment was needed in the interview rooms to improve the speech quality. Similar to other Police Stations and Sheriff’s Offices, acoustic absorption is a critical tool for architects […]
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Commercial Acoustics was contracted to manufacture custom acoustic panels, baffles, and clouds for a School Performance Theater in Clearwater, Florida. The school theater was being renovated to provide a state-of-the-art performance capability as well as aesthetic acoustical finishes to match the high-level finishes in the space. Theater Acoustics Theaters are unique due to the wide […]
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Mellow Mushroom is a hip national pizzeria chain attracting all age demographics. Known for their delicious food and fun and creative restaurant environment, the quality of their guests dining experience is of the utmost importance. As with most dining establishments, having the proper acoustical environment is necessary. When a Mellow Mushroom restaurant location was experiencing […]