Whistle While You Work

By: Tony Sprando and Kate Couch Like many other people, I enjoy listening to (somewhat loud) music while I work. I can zone out of the background noise and get to the important stuff. I have noticed something recently that it is a shared interest, as I also hear others’ loud music while I work. […]

Whistle While You Work

RE-ENFORCEMENT — What is the Goal?

(Author’s Note: The topic for this article was originally suggested by a comment from Barry McKinnon of MC Squared Design Group, North Vancouver, BC., Canada.) OK, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for some serious military grade explosive driven myth busting! MYTH #1: Sounds reinforcement is a 20th century development. We have a tendency to think […]

RE-ENFORCEMENT — What is the Goal?

The Sound of the Word

Words. We use hundreds, if not thousands of them every day. In a plethora of languages, dialects and forms, words are the building blocks of our verbal communications. Every sermon, homily, blessing, oration or prayer is made from words. Instinctively we “reach” for the right words to speak in any situation or moment. It is […]

The Sound of the Word

The Similarities of Sound and Light

Written by Audio Visual Bend Guest Blogger: Isaac Imig, Owner of Integrated Audio/Video Light and sound are both waves. The propagation, or distribution of sound, is actually very similar to light, just a whole lot slower. The waves of sound or light both reflect, refract, and attenuate depending on their environment. For example, you may […]

The Similarities of Sound and Light

Building, Design for Sound and Acoustics, Part 5: Overview of Sound Control

By John J. Lupo Division Manager, North Florida, Dynamark Systems This is part 5 of a multipart series of articles that will provide a solid understanding of the principles of sound and acoustics as it relates to design and construction of both public and private spaces. Part 1 covered the basics of Sound, Part 2 […]

Building, Design for Sound and Acoustics, Part 5: Overview of Sound Control

Building Design for Sound and Acoustics, Part 4: Overview of Soundproofing Materials

By John J. Lupo This is part 4 of a multi-part series of articles that will provide a solid understanding of the principles of sound and acoustics as it relates to design and construction of both public and private spaces. Part 1 covered the basics of Sound, Part 2 covered Decibels, Part 3 covered STC […]

Building Design for Sound and Acoustics, Part 4: Overview of Soundproofing Materials

Building, Design for Sound and Acoustics, Part 1: Understanding the Basics of Sound

By John J. Lupo Division Manager, North Florida, Dynamark Systems This is part one of a multi-part series of articles that will provide a solid understanding of the principles of sound and acoustics as it relates to design and construction of both public and private spaces. Parts 2-5 will cover decibels, STC ratings, soundproofing and […]

Building, Design for Sound and Acoustics, Part 1: Understanding the Basics of Sound