Absorbers vs Barriers
When you’re not really sure what solution you’re looking for you usually search for “soundproofing”. We receive calls that sound like “how do you make this oxygen air compressor quiet?” Or Is there a way to soundproof my office? People are convinced that soundproofing foam, sound absorbing foam or soundproofing panels are the “cure all”. […]
Tags: Absorbers, Acoustics, Air Compressors, Barriers, Noise Reduction
Tech Shield ™ Knowledge Guide
Protect Components from Damaging Heat Technicon Acoustics TECH SHIELD ™ TS-040 is designed to shield components from radiant heat sources. Made from a flexible and lightweight inorganic core that is naturally flame retardant and thermally insulating, our new TECH SHIELD ™ offers a noticeable drop in “cold side” or “body side” temperatures allowing for […]
Tags: Heat Shield, Heat Shield Gaskets, High Performance PSA, Thermal
How to design and plan for Acoustics
Benefits during the initial design There are new methods and processes that are constantly changing the game for designers. Partially the reasoning for this problem is the ever-growing challenges designers face every day. Development Speed: Constant Revision and parts not being efficient or poor quality Complexity Management: If the project is overly complex, usability and […]
Tags: acoustic design, Acoustics Materials, Air-Borne Noise, product design, Structure-Borne Noise
The Cost of Noise
On average the CDC reports that in 2007, “82% of the cases involving occupational hearing loss were reported among workers in the manufacturing sector” Hearing Loss is the most commonly recorded occupational illness in Manufacturing accounting for 1 in 9 recordable illnesses. It’s estimated, that there are 16 million people working in the Manufacturing Sector, […]
Tags: Hearing Loss, Heavy Equipment, Marine Noise, Noise in Construction, Occupational Illness, Transportation Noise, Urban Noise
Our Favorite TED Talks about Sound and Noise
Harnessing the power of sound Humans are wired for sound. Steve Keller, one of the world’s leading experts in the field of audio branding, explores how brands are harnessing the power of sound and music to shape our perception and influence our behavior, ultimately asking the question: How can we use these same strategies and […]
Tags: Audio Branding, Mental Health, Noisy Office Space, Office Acoustics, Tinnitus, Treatment with noise
Introduction to Acoustics
Absorption Have you walked into a racquetball court and heard the echo as the ball strikes the wall? Or have you been in the country with snow on the ground and noticed how quiet it is. The difference in the sound between these to places is due to the degree that sound is absorbed. In […]
Tags: Absorption, Acoustics Lab, Reverberation Testing, Sound Absorption, Sound Transmission Loss, Vibration Damping
Acoustic Design for Dementia Care Facilities
People with Dementia are particularly affected by Acoustic Environments. Overexposure to non regulated noise can cause confusion, illusions, frustration, and agitation. In this blog, we’re going to explore the world of noise and how it affects those with dementia. We’re also going to show you how not designing for Acoustics can contribute to increased levels […]
Tags: acoustic design, Acoustic Design for Dementia, Care Facilities and Noise, Dementia, Noise
