Many people are unaware of what an acoustic consultant does. They are the specialists who deal with damping unwanted sounds and noise in specific spaces. This might be noise coming from construction sites, the external environment, or the structure itself. These noises can compromise the integrity of the workspace. Whether it is annoying and distracting or intruding on privileged conversations in law offices or doctor officers or simply affecting employee productivity, if you have sound intruding where it shouldn’t be, look into hiring Valcoustics for acoustic consulting services.
Functions of Acoustic Consulting Services
It might seem like wizardry, the way acoustic consultants work. What else would you call it when they can tell you how a specific room or space will sound like once it is built. That’s right. Acoustical engineering consultants use various different techniques to determine how the structure will look and sound like even before construction begins. By doing that, they can cut down costs on correcting issues if the space doesn’t afford the expected sound absorption.
How are they able do it?
• Auralizations
• Computer Modeling
• Virtual Reality Modeling
Auralizations
These are audio files which, when played, can demonstrate how a particular space will react to sound levels. This allows the acoustic consultant Toronto to virtually apply various treatments to determine which ones best absorb sound.
Computer Modeling
Using computers to model the space, allows technicians to look for places in which sound might be deflected or amplified given the architecture of the given structure or space. They can make recommendations prior to construction to save companies from making mistakes with regard to how sound reacts in their given project.
Virtual Reality Modeling
When auralizations are applied to a virtual reality model of the space, clients can wear virtual reality headsets and take a tour of the room before it’s even been built. They can experience how sound will react in the space. This is immensely helpful for concert venues but can also be applied to conference rooms and hospital settings too. Adjustments can be made in real-time so clients and technicians alike can see how the changes alter the space.
Final Thoughts
Acoustic consultants try to prevent excess noise, no matter what the source is. They also look to cut down on vibrations which can amplify and propagate sound. The same goes for reverberation which can occur in ductwork, resulting in the transfer of sound into areas where it is not wanted. It is important those things are addressed prior to construction beginning. Once the structure Is complete, it will be far costlier to address the noise problems. That is why it is important to have acoustic technicians take a look before construction begins. It will cut down costs and headaches.
If you have an area of your business or if you are getting to add additional space and are concerned about unwanted sound, reach out to Valcoustics today. We are your acoustical design consultants. Contact us today for details.