Sound propagates from its source as a pressure wave, which then interacts with the structures around it through vibration. In the world of noise control, if the sound cannot be reduced directly at the source, the waves will continue on their journey in direct or reverberant paths. Understanding these sound paths is critical for reducing unwanted sound.
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Think of how a musician sounds while performing at a huge stadium.
Or imagine the cacophony of traffic exiting a parking garage after a local football team’s game.
Both of those are excellent examples of reverberant sound. You aren’t just hearing the sound from the source; you’re also hearing it bounce off hard, reflective surfaces.
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In addition to keeping building occupants feeling comfortable, large, powerful HVAC systems can easily create noise inside and outside of a building. This persistent low-frequency noise can actually cause health issues. There are two types of HVAC noise: Breakout noise which travels through the walls of the ductwork and noise that travels via the supply and return duct system. Fortunately, Oeler Industries, Inc. can treat both.
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You know what’s noisy? Technological innovation.
Cutting-edge technologies, such as generative AI, cloud computing, and software-as-a-service all have one gigantic need: data centers.
These data centers are the fuel source for expanding the reach and impact of companies all around the world… But they make a lot of noise.
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When Speech Intelligibility is a Matter of Eternal Salvation Let’s do a thought exercise. We’re willing to bet that you, as the reader, have a vivid idea of how a place of worship sounds. Perhaps you imagined the murmur of the congregation prior to the start of service. Maybe you thought of a soft, quiet […]
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The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is one of the largest, multi-disciplinary arts centers in the country, focused exclusively on the African American experience. When the community was looking to create this beautiful theater, Oeler Industries, Inc. was able to step in and help bring the architect’s vision to life, while meeting all the […]
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One of the first scientific concepts students learn in school is the five senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste. Our initial experience of a space is visual. A lot of time is spent addressing the visual elements to create the right mood and feel. Most people stop actively assessing a room at this step, but […]
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HUB International was looking to upgrade their Pittsburgh branch. Their architects recommended a wide range of products, from multiple different manufacturers. Needing a variety of products from as many sources can prove to be a challenging task on the jobsite. Fortunately, Rycon (HUB International’s general contractors) knew exactly where to turn to get the acoustic […]
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Your mood and your productivity are affected as much by the sound of your world as any other sensory input. In fact our sense of sound is our only sense that is not selective. Just try not hearing something! We can close our eyes and hold our breath, but we cannot turn off our ears. […]
Read More >Home Theater Acoustics Primer So you’ve decided you’re going to invest in some home theater equipment. You head off to the dealer’s showroom and are blown away by the top of the line system and lay down $5000.00 bucks and head home. Brimming with excitement, you spend hours mounting and installing everything until the big […]
Read More >Make learning environments a priority now Census projections indicate 400,000 additional students will enter our schools each year for the next 50 years. This means 16,000 new classrooms will be needed each year. The negative effect of noise on students and teachers is well documented. Now is the time to design for our ears as […]
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