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?...

Acoustic Panel Prototypes

Acoustic Panel Prototypes Working on acoustic panel prototypes to simultaneously provide gentle high frequency reflections with mid and low frequency absorption…there is beauty in simple materials: wood frames, fiberglass, plywood, canvas. How much acoustic...

New audio system for Sacred Heart of Jesus in Boulder

New audio system for Sacred Heart of Jesus in Boulder Today we are conducting listening evaluation and tuning of the new audio system we designed for Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Boulder, Colorado. We are thrilled to see and hear the improvements here,...

Coworking Office Space: a new acoustic design opportunity?

One of the newest trends in small business office space is the coworking concept. Coworking spaces appeal to many small business startups and entrepreneurs who value having a dedicated workspace other than a home office or coffee shop but who also understand that...

Affordable Housing in Aspen?

Affordable Housing in Aspen? We are pleased to be working on two affordable employee housing and commercial/mixed-use developments in Aspen, Colorado working in collaboration with Forum Phi, who was recently awarded the AIA Colorado Young Architect of the Year award....

Worship Space Projects

Worship Space Projects We have several ongoing and active worship space projects, including acoustics and audio system evaluation and upgrade projects for Congregation Nevei Kodesh and Sacred Heart of Jesus in Boulder, working in collaboration with AV Colorado and...