Does room correction software really work?

FIGURE 1. Room frequency responses measured in a recording studio with room correction software turned ON (blue) and OFF (red). A Client recently asked: “since I already have room correction software, do I still need room treatments in my listening space?”...

Taming Acoustics in a Church Multipurpose Room a Case Study

In 2022 Abiding Hope Church in Littleton, Colorado embarked on a project to refurbish the Family Life Center, a multipurpose room in their church building. Jim Sponnick at Abiding Hope Church commented “Our first steps in refurbishing the Family Life Center were...

How much acoustic treatment is enough?

In our consulting practice Clients often ask the question: how much difference will it make if we install ‘x’ amount of material? Will it make an audible difference? Is it worth the time and expense? These are all very good questions, and they can be very...

Listening to Sound Isolation

Explaining acoustical concepts like STC ratings and transmission loss curves can be a challenge. When discussing a complex issue such as sound isolation with a Client such as a building owner, musician, or architect, we have found that it can be useful to listen to a...

First Universalist Church Denver

First Universalist Church Denver Stunning #beetlekillpine ceiling and #oculus in this brand new Denver worship space. A unique space with responsive acoustics for choral singing! Great collaboration with Barrett Studio Architects How much acoustic treatment is enough?...