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Acoustics

Hearing echos and mechanical noise during the spoken word irritates us too.

Let’s review classic problems every denomination struggles with:

 

Reverberation Control

Reverberation is sound that is heard long after the “original” sound ends (i.e. echo in a gym). An echo over 2 seconds can be distracting and compromise speech clarity.

Listen to this audio recording with and without echo:

With the aid of computer modeling we SEE where these echoes travel (Fig.1), develop a plan to reduce their reflections and ensure the finished treatment looks like an architectural feature (Fig. 2).

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Fig. 1: The blue lines represent sound reflections. We identify walls causing bad reflections, then apply acoustic material.

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Fig. 2: The wall below the windows is covered with acoustic material.

Mechanical Systems Noise

Got hums and buzzing when lights are dimmed, rumbling sounds when air-conditioners turn on/off?

 

We study electrical and HVAC plans and identify the source of the noise. New construction? We review mechanical plans to preempt the problem.

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Fig. 3: Bad - Contact between Electrical and AV wires

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Fig. 4: A well designed HVAC system

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Stage Volume Control

“Does the band have to play so loud?”

 

Think big picture for a minute…

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  • Are the walls and floor around your musicians hard materials?

  • Are stage monitors bigger than a bread box?

  • Are there instruments on stage not controlled by the main sound board?

  • Does your worship team skip rehearsals or sound checks?

 

If you answered YES to any of the above, call and ask for Fenicia

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