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blog of acoustics, noise, vibration & audio-visual systems

Analog vs. Digital Sound Boards | The Top 3 Factors

Tim Hamilton | Auditorium | October 27th, 2010 | 1 Comment

image of a digital mixing board console versus analog sound boardOn practically every project we work on that has a significant sound system, we have a discussion with the stakeholders about whether the main mixing console should be an analog board or a digital board. In a nutshell, we can boil the discussion down to 3 main points… Price, Flexibility, and Ease of Use. Here’s why… (more)

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How People Discover Acoustical Engineering

Administrator | Outdoor | October 21st, 2010 | 1 Comment

Image of acoustical engineeringI admit that I like working in a niche field. I especially like the reactions of people who ask me what I do for a living and have never heard of an acoustics engineer. They find it amazing that someone does this type of work, or they start asking questions or making comments about some experience they have had with (usually poor) acoustics. Recently, on my way to an acoustics conference, I crossed the border at Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge, which is the busiest US-Canadian crossing… (more)

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Noise Isolation for Church Cry-Rooms

Tim Koldenhoven | Worship | October 14th, 2010 | Leave A Comment

image of acoustical separation and noise isolation for church cry roomsMost parents will tell you that they just wish they could understand why their baby is crying. As cute as babies are, the reality is they can be immensely distracting during church worship services. So what can you do about it? (more)

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HVAC Noise Is Intruding On My Listening

Administrator | Auditorium | October 6th, 2010 | 1 Comment

image of HVAC Noise Control EngineersBeing a noise engineer, I’m always on the “listen-out” for cases of poor building acoustics. I find that common offenders are noisy air handling (HVAC) systems. Frequently the public venues are restaurants, hotels and cinemas, and on occasion it’s a location most tragic, a performance space. (more)

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