Enhancing Room Acoustics and Sound Propagation Through Testing and Design

Posted by Waveform Acoustics on July 17th, 2019

Acoustic Consulting Services in Melbourne will design and create the acoustic environment for your space based on specific needs.

Qualities of a Good Acoustic Consultant

A professional and reliable acoustic consultant should cover a range of services in order to cater to the overall needs of the property. Services that are delivered to a larger demographic are beneficial to both the customer and the company itself. Surveys and evaluations conducted by Acoustic Consulting Services in Melbourne take a shorter quicker time to complete. Client enquiries and turnaround time needs to be done quickly to save on the client’s time. Apart from sound tests, Acoustic consultants can also offer advice with regard to the best acoustic and sound insulation processes and options based on the usage needs of a space. They should also be able to provide various other equipment such as vibration meters and sound limiters, required to enhance the acoustic quality of your property. A professional acoustic consultant must be able to go above and beyond the acoustic needs of your space and provide the best in terms of services, equipment and rates. The service will be excellent, quick and transparent.

How Does Acoustic Consultancy Help?

In architectural acoustics, consultants can use past calculations and survey testing to offer solutions with regard to diminishing the noise within a building, enhancing speech intelligibility and music and improving the transmission of sound. These changes can be brought about through room shaping, construction methods and materials, finishing and space planning. Acoustic Consulting Services in Melbourne will also take into consideration the sound reflections, reverberation and absorption in a room. Environmental noises such as traffic, vehicles, industries and entertainment facilities will be assessed and evaluated, based on which certain options are offered to mitigate unnecessary sounds. The consultant will test the noise levels and its impact and work out how to lessen them through specific construction designs. Sometimes, certain acoustic issues can become a legal issue when it affects the environment, leads to hearing loss or defining its audibility in case of a warning signal. Acoustic consultants are often used to provide Expert testimony in the area of Forensic Acoustics. The noise produced from industries, machinery and equipment needs to be controlled in order to protect the hearing of workers. Based on testing and calculations, consultants can advise ways to reduce mechanical noise, control vibrations and specify which equipment to choose.

Very often, Acoustic Consulting Services in Melbourne work alongside sound system consultants who have a better understanding of room acoustics, sound reinforcement products and how to install them. This way there is better speech intelligibility, greater uniform sound coverage and enhanced musical acoustics.