Reverberation control
Reverberation control
Reasons for choosing H&H Acoustic Consultancy?
With a broad area of expertise our professionally trained staff can offer assistance in wide ranging areas of acoustics from the start to finish of a project. Whether assistance is required at the very early planning stages or if sign-off of a completed project is required we are able to assist. In addition our breadth of expertise allows us to consider projects from a number of different acoustic angles often resulting in more cost effective and practical solutions.
Why is reverberation noise control required?
Reverberation exists almost everywhere, sometimes it is wanted (such as concert halls and lecture theatres), sometimes it is unwanted (such as testing laboratories). In most cases however it is desirable to have the right amount—too little reverberation can lead to a sterile acoustic environment and increased effort for speakers, too much can result in uncomfortable levels of noise (often referred to as ‘hubbub’) and reduced speech intelligibility. The requirement for reverberation control is represented in a number of documents mainly revolving around speech intelligibility and the control of noise spread.
What assessments can you help with?
- BS 8233:2014 ’Guidance on sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings’ — gives guidance to maintain a good level of speech intelligibility.
- HTM08-01 : Acoustics — considers noise affecting healthcare buildings and is enforced to protect future users of the site from distracting noise sources and sleep disturbance. Typically this is required before/during the design stage and helps inform specification of external envelope elements
- BB93 — Acoustic design of schools: performance standards — this document considers many areas of acoustics within schools. For the purposes of environmental noise considerations it serves to protect users from nuisance external noise sources and ensure a beneficial learning/teaching environment.
What happens during a reverberation assessment?
Typically a reverberation assessment will fall into two categories. The first method is to visit site and measure the reverberation time, this is the most accurate method as it removes any assumptions within a model but requires an existing environment and a site visit. Alternatively reverberation can be calculated or modelled, this is the most flexible approach as it can be completed for theoretical environments.
What happens after a reverberation assessment?
The collected/determined data is assessed against the relevant guidance. The findings of the assessment are presented in the form of a technical report and issued to the identified client. In some cases control measures are required and in these cases advice is integrated into the report with a final workable solution.
What happens after a reverberation assessment?
The collected/determined data is assessed against the relevant guidance. The findings of the assessment are presented in the form of a technical report and issued to the identified client. In some cases control measures are required and in these cases advice is integrated into the report with a final workable solution.
How do I get in contact and discuss my needs?
The best way to get in contact is via our main telephone number (01536 270450) or via our email address: info@acoustictechnologies.co.uk.
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