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FACTORS AFFECTING THE ROOM ACOUSTICS

Acoustics is the study of how sound waves interact with various surfaces; thus, there are numerous aspects to take into account when analyzing the acoustics of a room, but the three primary factors include hard surfaces, noise sources, and high ceilings. When thoughtfully created, it can lessen the echoes caused by sound bouncing off hard surfaces. The factors are not complicated but are very critical for the structure and appearance of the room, so carefully placing some items while considering their effect on the acoustics is important. A proper design consultation with an acoustic consultant will help you save time and money. 

1. Hard Surfaces 
The sound waves interact with the surfaces differently depending on whether they are hard or soft. The hard surfaces diffuse the sound and cause reverberation, while the soft ones absorb it, reducing echoes. This means a wooden table has a different effect on sound than a thick curtain or rug on the floor. Empty rooms also affect the acoustics of the rooms, so the rooms should have a balance between hard and soft surfaces so as to diffuse the right amount of sound while absorbing the unwanted ones. With too much reverberation, it is annoying, and with very little reverberation, it is inaudible, so maintaining an optimum level is best for acoustics. 

2. Noise Sources
Not just the surfaces hit by the sound but also the sound source itself have a great effect on the sound quality of a room. When there are so many sound sources inside a room, all of the sounds get trapped and overlap with each other, making it difficult to separate them. In such cases, we are unable to understand anyone. Therefore, knowing and limiting the sound sources is also important for improving the room's acoustics.

  3. High Ceilings 
Modern homes and rooms have high ceilings since it is attractive as well as provides more natural light to the surroundings, but this has a dramatic effect on the reverberation. Independent of the direction of the sound source, the sound waves travel upwards, get in contact with the ceilings, and create reverberations. The greater the distance traversed by the sound waves, the greater the reverberations. To keep the reverberations under control without compromising the height of the ceiling, cover it with sound absorbers.

 An acoustic consultant assists you in researching all the variables that affect the acoustics of your rooms and makes recommendations for the best ways to improve the acoustics without sacrificing the room's design or architecture.
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