Key Areas for Treatment — echo reduction
Churches and Houses of Worship
Sanctuary's are generally the most critical area within the space. If music or speech cannot be understood, the congregation is left wondering what is happening and can be frustrated. Adequate acoustic treatment within this space is absolutely critical.
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Education Sector: Schools and Institutions
Have you ever been to a school Christmas Concert that has a sound system, but no treatment? It is virtually impossible to hear what is being said, because the mic'd voices are echoing throughout the large space.
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Hair Salons and Spas
Enjoying a hair cut or spa day is one of life's simple luxuries. Getting a headache due to the loud echo in the space, or having to shout at your hairdresser you can clearly be heard is not acceptable. Many salons and spas are located in commercial spaces with high ceilings and many reflective surfaces (wood, glass, metal, etc.). This creates the perfect recipe for a highly reverberant (echoey) space. Because many salons and spas have high ceilings, acoustic ceiling baffles are a welcome addition to the space and cost effectively help improve the acoustics. If additional treatment is required,...
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
Golf courses and country clubs are not just buildings that house pro shops and small restaurants. They are not just the backdrop to a hole in one, or let's perhaps a hole in five!
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Home Offices
The trend to work from home is becoming more and more popular. Many companies have implemented flexible work situations or have opted to allow employees to work from home full time. Whether your home office space is dedicated to your career, or to your kids completing their homework, the need for acoustics in the space is paramount.