Absorption panels are an ideal solution to an acoustic problem in a single-room space such as offices, restaurants, hotel lobbies, recording studios, bedrooms, or classrooms. Made of highly absorptive material, these panels trap and contain sound waves rather than letting them bounce around the room. This minimizes echo and eliminates background noise, while improving speech…
While renting has many advantages over owning, it can be hard to make permanent fixes to a space that is not yours. This can make soundproofing a challenge when you are unable to do any construction or make changes to the infrastructure. Here are some tips geared towards temporary renters that will improve the sound…
Classrooms are subject to a lot of noise that can ultimately hinder a child’s ability to focus and learn. Sound from the hallway, neighboring classrooms, and other children talking in the room can be a huge distraction to students. In many cases, even noisy HVAC/air conditioning noise can make it difficult for students to hear…
Do you have a finished basement in your house? Basements are often used as a hangout spot for kids, entertainment room, or additional living space. If you use your basement for any of the above, there’s probably a lot of noise coming from that area of your house. Noise leaking out of the basement can…
Soundproofing music venues can be tough. Music venues are meant to be loud, attracting fans for a lively and fun listening experience. However, if your venue is surrounded by other business or residences, noise complaints are often a negative reality. To avoid fines and unhappy neighbors, read our simple yet effective ways to soundproof your…
Meditation has exploded as a huge trend that is now being seen beyond just yoga studios. Meditation is being used in schools, corporate offices, and during team retreats to decrease stress and improve productivity. The first step to meditation is having a quiet space where you can relax and have a peaceful mindset. There are…
CrossFit is the hottest new fitness trend, but anyone who has been around a CrossFit studio knows that they can be incredibly loud. Blasting music, motivational yelling, and the sound of flipping tires can often be distracting to surrounding residents and businesses. Noise complaints can also attract negative attention to your studio and even get…
Noise pollution is any excessive noise or unpleasant sound that disturbs the natural balance of life, weather it be temporary or constant. While we don’t typically think of noise as a pollution, sound that disrupts daily activities or quality of life is definitely a serious pollutant. Check out these tips for combating noise pollution so…
With midterms approaching for college students across the country, it’s the most important time of the semester to find that perfectly quiet study spot. For most, that’s the library…but noise from team projects, tutoring, and study groups can ruin the silence and make it hard to focus. While there are certainly some efforts that students can…
The conference room plays host to nearly all company activity, from team meetings to collaborative projects to visiting clients, it’s always bustling. Conference rooms are an integral aspect of most modern offices, so why are they so often under-looked? What if your conference room was a sanctuary? A place where the buzz of printers, Xerox machines,…