Here’s a British article about noise control in bars/pubs. It’s from 2006, but no less germane.
Doors, windows, walls, speakers, duct work etc….
http://www.soundservice.co.uk/soundproofing_for_pubs_and_clubs.html
Here’s a good article about how to keep noise down in the car (not gagging your kids, REAL noise control!)
http://elevatingsound.com/your-guide-to-getting-a-quiet-car/
I’ve been in anechoic chambers before an there’s an odd feeling of “something’s missing”. If you consider that our bodies become accustomed to all sorts of environmental conditions in normal life, when you take one completely away, you are instantly aware that 20% of your senses aren’t working.
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/physicists-achieve-perfect-acoustic-absorbtion
Microsoft gets into the act as well:
http://www.bksv.com/Home/NewsEvents/News/Microsoft_breaks_record.aspx?src=fnt
Can’t think of a better way to get free attendance at sporting events.
http://www.vox.com/2015/10/1/9428633/audio-mixer-sports
Here’s a great video to give you the basics of sound control for tile floors.
Over the course of the last ten years of supplying Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panels (among other products) to customers, I have many times seen promoted “acoustic cloth” as superior to “regular” cloth. Do NOT fall for that. Unless a regular cloth is somehow embedded with lead or metal shards (which would end up reflecting the sound waves away form the panel core), it’s as good as any specialized “acoustic” cloth.
Welcome to the Pinnacle Acoustics weekly blog. In this space here, we will try to give tips and advice (as well as possibly some snarky comments) about the fascinating (LOL) world of acoustics and noise control.
If any of the comments or articles stir up questions, please contact us and we’ll try to explain it all in language you can understand. Or at least make you SOUND smart.