Sound Input

September 15, 2009
 

Part II: Why Your Conference Room Technology May Soon Be Obsolete

As the VGA connector continues its rapid transition towards obsolescence, many people simply assume that using adapters (such as HDMI to VGA) will solve the digital-to-analog connectivity problem. While this may work in the short term, it ignores the looming problem of digital rights management, a way of encrypting new media to protect against copyright infringement. Don’t be surprised when those adapters stop working. Learn more about the issues. more...

Noise Pollution from Wind Energy – Why It’s a Problem!

Communities across the country are learning from past mistakes (the hard way) that one of the greatest struggles with wind turbine development is in community noise disturbances - or noise pollution. So, what can be done about it? more...

Ensuring Quieter Hospital Environments

How important are acoustics in HIPAA compliance? How does noise affect the healing environment? Acoustics By Design’s own Many Kachur recently contributed to an American Journal of Nursing article on healthcare acoustics, HIPAA privacy implications, World Health Organization guidelines for sound, as well as case studies and positive steps hospitals can take to reduce noise and improve the healing environment. Read the full article here.

Sevener Certified as LEED Accredited Professional Acoustical Consultant

Nathan Sevener, a Senior Consultant of Acoustics By Design, Inc., has recently been certified as a LEED Accredited Professional by passing the U.S. Green Building Council LEED AP Exam. Sevener is the second consultant in our firm to achieve such status. The title gives credit to the high value we place on green building and sustainable design practices. Sevener is one of the very first LEED Accredited Professional Acoustical Engineers in the United States, and as such, is uniquely poised to offer consultation on a wide variety of LEED projects and green buildings. Learn more about the LEED Green Building Rating System™.

Van Wyk to Speak at B2B Marketing Conferences

What works in real life B2B marketing? Which B2B marketing strategies really produce the best results? Kenric Van Wyk, President of Acoustics By Design, will speak at Marketing Sherpa’s 6th annual B2B Marketing Summits on both the East and West coast, in Boston and San Francisco, respectfully. Van Wyk will present with Galen DeYoung of Proteus SEO, offering a case study on the marketing strategies of Acoustics By Design. Learn more.