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Upgrading Noisy, Old Computer Labs: Acoustic Panels & Design Tips
Computer lab acoustics are always interesting, and almost always a problem. My first semester of college was back when computers were new, and kids carried around 5 1/2″ floppy disks that could hold about five words each. The school that I attended converted an old gymnasium into a computer lab, and named it “The Bee Hive” because of the constant hum and buzz of the old machines. You could almost feel the energy of the noise when you entered the building. Since then, computer labs are a little different, but still amazingly the same […]
How to Install a Door Seal Kit: Soundproofing Doors
How to Seal Doors: Blocking External Noise and Ensuring Privacy Generally speaking, most of us prefer our private conversations to remain private, but even more importantly, speech privacy and confidentiality is an un-questioned requirement in medical, legal, and business settings – just to name a few. Whether for personal or professional discretion, discussions behind closed […]
What is Sound Masking? Sound Masking vs Acoustic Treatments
Noise pollution in offices can be problematic for a number of reasons. Constant exposure to higher than average noise levels can have negative impacts on both our physical and mental health. In some instances, the noise levels may even affect a company’s bottom line through negative impacts on employees’ ability to concentrate, as well as […]
Soundproofing and Noise Reduction for Your Dog Kennel or Animal Hospital
I take about three to four calls a month from people who are looking to soundproof or acoustically treat a kennel, boarding room, or animal hospital. I have provided a few different products to approach and fix the noise problem in a few different ways. Typically kennels or boarding facilities are set up very similarly which revolves almost specifically around function and clean-ability […]
How to Design a Quiet Library for Reading and Study
As population centers continue to grow, we have access to fewer quiet spaces in our lives. Peaceful prairies and waterfront properties have been replaced by population centers and industrial zones,which are hardly models for peace and quiet. Libraries are one of the few remaining spaces in densely populated areas where we can quietly read and […]
Celebrate Earth Day with Natural Sound Absorbing Materials
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025 is Earth Day, a time to reflect on everything our planet gives us and commit to protecting our environment now and into the future. Some people plant trees, others clean up litter, and many pledge to lead more eco-conscious lives in honor of the occasion. This year, we’re spreading the word […]
How to Mitigate Noise Pollution in a Retail Store
Providing a pleasing retail environment is key to bringing customers back and driving sales. People like to choose where they like to shop not only because they like the product offerings, but also because they enjoy the environment. Curating this kind of atmosphere involves paying close attention to the way the store looks, the way […]
Soundproofing Solutions for Fitness Centers and Commercial Gyms
Gyms are noisy places, and it’s important that they be that way to some extent. When we work out, we undoubtedly clank weights together and pound our heels on noisy cardio machines. This does not even take into account the sounds of exasperation that help us get over humps or the music that keeps us […]
Soundproofing a Ceiling
Soundproofing a ceiling can be a little tricky, especially in an apartment. Typically speaking, when you are trying to block sound, you need to either increase the amount of mass between the two spaces or interrupt the hard surface to hard surface contact from one space to the other […]
Soundproofing for Schools, Universities and Classrooms
Acoustics is not as complicated as people generally think it is. Reverberation (echo) is simply a relationship between the size of the space and the surfaces that make up the space. The intent of this article is to help you start to understand how that relationship works and how to help or eliminate an echo problem. I have a background and degree in education, K12 Art to be specific. Although I am not currently teaching, I have a good idea where you are coming from. I know that you do not have time to sit down and study sound and how it works. I would like to try to make it simple, so here goes […]