Acoustical Wall Panels
Rosewood Arts Center Theater
Before hosting any performances, the Rosewood Arts Center needed to ensure their theater would provide the best acoustical experience for their audiences. Dayton Acoustics utilized a mathematical formula to determine the reverb reduction needed in the space, by taking into account various factors including the existing wall, floor, and ceiling conditions and the materials used.
The result was a panel installation utilizing G&S Acoustics AP Panels directly applied to the drywall and block walls.
After installation, the reverb was retested and fell well within the acceptable range for the performances planned for the theater. The Facility Director and staff were very pleased with the completed project. By choosing a long lasting product that complimented the current interior design of the space, Rosewood Arts Center ensured this installation would serve this theater well for many performances to come.
Greene County Juvenile Detention Center
Using the C-40 method, we transformed the gym’s acoustics at the Greene County Juvenile Detention Center in an impressive way. By implementing 2×4 furring, 1 1/2″ insulation, and directly attaching Tectum panels to the walls, along with using the direct attach method on the ceiling, we achieved a dramatic reduction in reverberation time.
What was once a six-and-a-half-second echo chamber, where sounds lingered and conversations were a struggle, became a space with a much more manageable 1.20 seconds of reverberation. This change has significantly improved communication among the guards, allowing them to speak to one another in the gym with ease.
School of Systems and Logistics
The Air Force Institute of Technology’s School of Systems and Logistics located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base contacted us for a complete overhaul of their offices.
Thanks to the AFIT LS Virtual Studios for this time lapse video of the project.
Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution Gymnasium
The Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution approached us to help with the noise issue they were having in the gymnasium. When the inmates would play basketball and take part in other activities, the noise level would be so high that communication between the guards would be very difficult.
In partnership with the tech team at Armstrong World Industries, we were able to determine the correct number of panels to reduce the reverberation in the gym. After the installation, both the guards and inmates commented on how comfortable it is to be in the room now.
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Crestview Baptist Church
The Crestview Baptist Church reached out to Dayton Acoustics with an uncomfortable level of noise they were experiencing in their gymnasium. Because of the noise, they were not able to utilize the space as much as they would like, and when they would, it could be stressful and frustrating to hear over the reverberation.
The DAI team took measurements and mapped out the space. With the help of the Armstrong World Industries Tech Team, we were able to build a solution utilizing Tectum panels to reduce the reverberation from approximately 8.5 seconds down to almost 2 seconds. We chose to use the Tectum panels over other types of sound absorbing material because of their high tolerance level. For example, it can be hit by a ball multiple times without showing abuse.
Thanks to this installation, the Crestview Baptist Church is now able to take full advantage of the space in their building.
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Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution
The Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution regularly practices with guitars, drums, and more in their band room. Since the walls are made of cinderblock, it was making it extremely difficult for them to practice from the reverberation. Dayton Acoustics installed Tectum 1″ panels directly to the block to help absorb the sound. They are so pleased with the end result that they have asked us to provide pricing for the gymnasium as well.
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Sound Panel Office Installation
Armstrong® Soundsoak Panels at Dayton Acoustics
