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A “Stand off” (clip) is a good thing.
Posted by Acoustics First in Absorption, Product Applications, Products, Uncategorized on July 19, 2019
When people order acoustic panels, whether it be Sonora Panels®, Tone Tiles®, or Silent Pictures®, the mounting method is sometimes overlooked.
“A panel mounted to the wall is a panel mounted to the wall… right?”
This isn’t entirely accurate, and we are going to focus this installment on the often misunderstood Stand off clip.
2″ Stand off Clips
What makes the Stand off clip different is that it doesn’t hold the panel flush to the wall, but it leaves a gap between the wall and the panel.
Why would you want this?
There are a few very important reasons, both acoustic and aesthetic.
Sonora® Panels with 2″ Stand off clips.
Acoustically.
Sound travels around all exposed surfaces, and by raising the panel off the wall, you expose the back surface to sound, more like a baffle, which is a great absorber. Also, sound will pass through a panel into the space behind, bounce off the wall, and then have to pass through the panel again. This transition from panel to air and back changes the medium sound must travel through – this effectively changes impedance, which strips energy from sound. These are just a couple of the acoustic benefits of using a standoff clip – there are others.
Tone Tiles® and Silent Pictures® can be mounted with Stand off Clips.
Sonora® Panel back-lit on Stand off Clips
Aesthetically.
Wall mounted Sonora® panels take on a whole new dimension when using Stand off clips – they appear to float in mid air a couple of inches off the wall. This alone adds visual interest to a standard panel, but it can then be further accented by back-lighting the panel – changing the simple panel into a focal point in the lighting scheme.
Stand off clips can also be used with Tone Tiles® or Silent Pictures® – allowing your artwork to literally jump off the wall and float in the space in front of it.
So, a stand off is a good thing, with Sonora® Panels, Tone Tiles® and Silent Pictures® – acoustically and aesthetically.
University of Miami – Frost School of Music
Posted by Acoustics First in Classrooms, Press Release, School & Educational Facilities, Uncategorized, Universities on April 29, 2019
Students at the Frost School of Music had an “ear-opening” experience when their Computational Psycho-acoustics class was lectured by Jim DeGrandis of Acoustics First last month. The topics ranged from engineering to human perception of ultrasonic frequencies. The students were exposed to concepts and demonstrations of ultrasonic frequencies which have been modified in ways to make them audible, and ultrasonic anomalies affecting the audible range in ways that are very blatant and obvious.
One of the most stark examples of “audible ultrasound” being the demonstration of a Parametric Speaker, which modulates the ultrasonic carrier to produce very directional audible frequencies.
Computational Psycho-Acoustics at Frost School of Music – University of Miami. Dr. Chris Bennett (far left) and Jim DeGrandis (in signature cap – center) [photo credit: Gonzalo Mejia]
Jim also spoke at the student forum about misconceptions of what it really means to be “in the industry” …and did an encore demo of the Parametric Speaker – which had apparently been such a novel experience for the Psycho-Acoustics class that they ‘demanded’ it be experienced again by a wider audience. (and it was just plain fun!)
The Legato®! Super-Customizable Sound Diffuser
Posted by Acoustics First in Deals, Diffusion, DIY, Products, Uncategorized on April 1, 2019
Acoustics First® is pleased to announce the super-customizable Legato® sound diffuser!
The Super-Customizable Legato® Sound Diffuser.
Configuring the Legato® Sound Diffuser for your specific listening environment is so easy… anyone can become a “Legato® Master!” With over 41 different acoustic configurations for the Legato®, you can block out the frequencies you need, within seconds!
Legato® in a Binary Array Configuration!
Create countless different sound diffusers and devices from one modular kit – quadratic, binary array, phase graters, Helmholtz resonators and MORE!
Ages 4-99. Only in Yellow. Not Fire Rated. Ideas included.
Buy your Legato® Sound Diffuser Kit today – and become the “Legato® Master” of your sound!
Only available on April Fool’s Day for those with a sense of humor. Not affiliated or endorsed by Lego®.
The QuadraPyramid™ – A Multi-Faceted Gem
Posted by Acoustics First in Diffusion, Product Applications, Recording Facilities, Recording Studio, Uncategorized on March 15, 2019
With all the Diffusers on offer from Acoustics First® these days, this gem is sometimes overlooked: the QuadraPyramid™. Here’s an install pic of a few in the ceiling of a control room at the University of the Pacific!
University of the Pacific
There’s a reason why various pyramidal diffusers have been used for decades. They work, and they work well! The QuadraPyramid™ is our own take on this classic design, using four offset pyramids to create 16 angles of reflection on a single unit. Also, when mounted directly to a wall, these diffusers can double as a ‘mid-bass’ absorber, like in the project studio below.
Spence Burton’s Project Studio
Triple Threat!
Posted by Acoustics First in Uncategorized on February 14, 2019
This install pic shows a fantastic mix of products: Sound Channels® Wall Fabric, Sonora® Panels and Cloudscape® Baffles. Note how the Sound Channels fabric is used on the lower portion of the wall. Using a fabric like this is a great way to efficiently treat a large area of wall and is durable enough to take a beating from basketballs, volleyballs, etc. This installation also includes Sonora Panels on the upper portion of the wall, along with a generous helping of Cloudscape Baffles in the ceiling. Installing ceiling baffles in a dense pattern like this really helps tame the reverb in spaces with high ceilings! On a side note, all three of these products have a Class A fire rating and are great choices for public spaces, where fire codes are of paramount importance.
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