O'Neill Engineered Systems, Inc.

 While solving a noise issue, you have to set a few things:  1. Is the noise coming from within the space or is it coming from any adjacent space? 2. How loud is the dba sound? 3. How loud do you want it to be? Remember that most office and home spaces are around 35 or 45 dba to start with. Complete silence is not a goal.  If your noise source is from the music practice rooms and you want to keep it there, you have to enhance the transmission loss of the materials that make up the partitions between the rooms. Products that enhance the TL of are rated with an STC. Be very mindful while looking for soundproofing products that don’t give you an STC rating if you want them for enhancing your transmission loss. Some products will be rated according to the city noise ordinance or an NRC rating. The NRC rating is something completely different and is part of the most commonly misunderstood acoustics functionalities. Sound proof foams are also generally a misrepresentati...

Sound reducing curtains are all types of curtains that assist in blocking out noise but one sad truth is that they can’t block out everything. As people keep moving closer to work in big cities the requirement to assist in eradicating noise keeps growing. Noise comes in all types from cars on a very busy street, loud neighbors, or people just walking by enhancing the requirement for techniques to block or lessen noise.  A soundproof sliding door can assist tremendously although in areas where it is difficult to hear yourself along with noises of cars. Sadly, no set of curtains or doors will make a room completely soundproof, even if you use the curtains. If you are looking for a complete soundproof room, there are options such as double pane windows, specially insulated walls, or even various types of drywall.  What are the different types of curtains? There are quite thin living rooms curtains that assist in reducing the noise a bit but on the other end are acoustic curtain...

One of the most vital aspects that should be remembered while drawing out or designing the interiors of any room is the noise echoes within it. Sound that is undesired may cause much irritation to those who are within the confined area, specifically if it is an office ambiance. Imagine a meeting happening within a confined area where there is much noise and reverberation. A diffuser panel is the best solution in this situation.      Efficient in noise cancellation Noise or undesired sound is a major issue in any type of environment, whether it is at home or at the workplace. The best solution for getting rid of this annoying and unpleasant situation is by having noise cancelling panels installed within the rooms where you will feel there is much echo of sound Reasons behind noise reflection There are various factors that is conducive to why sound gets reflected so many times within a closed room. If the interiors have hard surfaces like glass, there is a higher amount of ...

Acoustic board won’t be required for many people, but if you’re looking for better sound insulation and noise reduction in your building or home, then you’ll want to ensure that you get the right one.  Here is what you have to know while selecting acoustic wall tiles or flooring:   1. You’ll have to determine what the flooring is for. If you want to learn to play drums, then you’ll have a different necessity than if you want to play loud music or friends coming for dinner and don’t want to irritate the people next door. By differentiating between flanking, impact and airborne sound, you’ll be able to select the right type of acoustic board . 2. Airborne sounds are  created from music, talking or the television. If you are fitting extra noise insulation so that you can turn up your home cinema system, then you’’ want something that can cope with airborne sound.   3. Impact sound is created by something banging against something else. Playing the drums, a vibrating fo...

Walls, ceilings and floors can be soundproofed without any hassle, but much noise can still get into the room through the windows, hence all the endeavours made in other parts of the room may be wasted.  Specifically, the sound made by passing vehicles can be really irritating, and is able to keep property owners awake. But it is really feasible to get the windows soundproofed and ensure low frequency sound passing through them, although the cost implications of this depend on the favoured solution. Before the windows are analyzed, it is important to look at the window frames. If some parts of the window frame are damaged, then it will be simple for sound to enter as sound travels through the air. If some parts of the window frame get damaged, then the issue can be easily handled by utilizing a sound proof board. But sound waves are able to travel through glass. So even if there are no damages on the frame of the window, the noise coming from the outside can still be heard in the ...

One of the most vital aspects that should be remembered while designing the interiors of any room is the noise echoing within it. Sound that is undesired may cause much annoyance and irritation to those who are within the confined area, specifically if it is an office ambiance. Imagine a meeting happening within a closed space where there is much noise and echo. This will not only create a lot of baffle as not a single person with the room will be able to realize what the others are saying.  The ideal solution in this situation is to turn it into a noise cancelling room .     Efficient in noise cancellation Noise or undesired sound is a major problem in any type of environment, whether it is at workplace or home. The ideal solution for getting rid of this disturbing and undesired situation is by having a noise cancelling foam installed within the rooms where you feel there is much echo of sound. Reason for noise reflection There are various factors that are among the reas...