While many people might only appreciate the aesthetics of building, there is a lot more to the structure, especially if it is a theater. Building acoustics are quite important for certain structures. Theatre acoustic design and studio acoustic treatments are important so the performances and the musical accompaniment are heard by the audience as designed. Without them, intrusive noise can affect the performance’s impact and the enjoyment of the audience. This is why many theater designers rely on the expertise of acoustic consultants.
What is an Acoustic Consultant?
Acoustic consultants are specialists who can calculate the acoustics for any given space. They work to properly balance the acoustics for a room or building, offering invaluable feedback to the architect and designer. They can balance the reverberation so the sound in concert halls and theaters have an authenticity to the sound during performances. It is incredibly important during the acoustic design of cinemas that acoustic consultants are used to ensure the end result of the designer.
Considerations of Sound
Acoustical engineers, which is another name for acoustic consultants, must take into consideration several things when evaluating a structure for possible noise issues. Those can include:
- Building Materials
- Building Shape
- Room Size and Shape
- How the Space will be used
Methods
Acoustic consultants use various techniques and methods in order to determine how a room and building will sounds even before it is built. That’s right. They are able to determine how the space will sound even before construction begins. This will help to avoid costly mistakes and overages once the building is built if the sound is not as planned. This is vital in both studio and theater structures.
Insulation and Absorption
These are two key factors in sound planning. Insulation refers to using the walls and other physical obstructions or dividers to block out sound from specific areas. One of the biggest considerations in theater sound design has to do with flanking sound transmission which is the sound coming from the outside. Making sure the construction plans leave no gaps in the external structure is key to maintaining good insulation.
Absorption is the loss of sound when it comes into contact with a specific surface. This is what helps to reduce noise levels within the structure. An acoustic consultant can find the right materials and specifications to ensure that the perfect absorption level is met for every project. This is the benefit of having a studio acoustic treatment performed.
In Conclusion
If you are need of an acoustic consultant to help with your theater acoustic design project, reach out to Valcoustics today. We are sound and noise cancelling experts. Reach out to us now.