Soundproofing and Acoustic Case Studies
At Sonic-Shield, we use both sound barrier and sound absorption materials to dampen or completely deaden indoor and outdoor noise from a variety of sources in homes, offices, industrial settings and commercial spaces. Many times, our customers prefer to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of noise issues and compliance requirements.
In other cases, we can intervene with proper soundproofing early in the construction process and deliver great results for our clients. Whether prior to new construction or solving for a current noise issue, we have the products and expertise to get the job done. Here are some examples of our work.
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS | HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & BARS | OFFICE SETTINGS | OTHER
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS:
Gaming Superstore
A gaming superstore close to St. Louis, MO, which has over 4,800 square feet of retail space and over 2,200 square feet of dedicated event space, needed a soundproofing solution to create a better gaming experience for their guests. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
School Gymnasium
A Tampa Bay private school had a noise problem in their gymnasium. Noise from the gym was impacting classrooms and offices that bordered the gym, as well as making it difficult for students and team members to clearly hear instructions from their teachers and coaches. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
MetroWest YMCA
Reverberation and echoes in the lobby at MetroWest YMCA were getting in the way of their commitment to the betterment of the community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Fortunately, we absorbed the excess noise. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Sudbury Police
Chief of Police, Scott Nix, from the Sudbury Police Department had a problem. Their HVAC unit was situated over their drop ceilings, creating excessive noise and reverberation in the Intake/Booking room as well as in his office. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Humane Society
A newly constructed animal shelter had what they initially described as “painful” noise bothering the pets and the staff. Initial readings were taken that showed an average decibel level of 106dba with spikes as high as 114dba. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Boston Herald Radio
Wanting to undergo a major soundproofing overhaul to improve the acoustics and performance on the radio, they purchased soundproofing solutions online. However, it did not improve the quality of the sound on the air. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Granite State Credit Union
Although it was beautiful, with high ceilings, the hard wall surfaces and ceramic floors made sound reverberate and speech with their customers difficult to understand in their reception area. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Great Dog Rescue
The landlord had threatened to evict them if they couldn’t fix the noise issue. If evicted, owners would have to shut down the business, putting hundreds of dogs back onto the street. They needed an economical solution. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Martha's Vineyard Museum
The exhibitions, special programs, and events are the heart of Martha's Vineyard Museum. Unfortunately, the noise from their air conditioner units were greatly detracting from their concerts and events. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Jubilee Yacht Club
Since 1896, the clubhouse has been a vital part of the social and marine traditions that the members enjoy, and because of that, enhancing the acoustics of the clubhouse was important. With its wood ceilings and wide-open space, echoes throughout made uncomfortable noise. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Brighton Condominium
Condominium air conditioning and heating units can many times create noise problems, especially for the people living near the mechanical rooms. After upgrading their heating system, the Brighton condominium property was faced with such an issue. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Mashpee Lanes
Mashpee Lanes Bowl & Bistro was the perfect acoustical storm, with unsafe sound volume coming from multiple sources. The venue’s concept is as unique as its noise issues: an upscale bowling alley that transforms into a nightclub. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & BARS:
Restaurant
This popular casual restaurant had a game room toward the back of their establishment, which was in a strip mall. Noise from the game room was bleeding into the adjoining tenant’s space and disturbing their customers. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Tresca Restaurant & Bar
Tresca's first level was always half bar, half dining, but new changes are breaking away from the usual "North End" expectations by converting the whole downstairs space into a casual bar area: Cafe 77 at Tresca. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Broadside Tavern
Broadside Tavern, now open where Barney Fanning’s once stood at 99 Broad Street, needed a sound mitigation plan carefully designed to address a major problem: overpowering echoes within the contemporary Irish Pub. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Charred Oak Tavern
Every town seems to have a neighborhood eatery where the locals congregate for hearty meals and good drinks. The Charred Oak Tavern in Middleborough Mass. is one such place but goes far beyond the expected. Its only drawback was its noise level. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
The Trap
The Trap was a fabulous neighborhood bar, but acoustically, it had problems. Vaulted ceilings, large windows, and exposed hardwood in the small space made the bar uncomfortably noisy. The owners didn’t want to remove all of the noise, they just wanted to soften the echo. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
The Painted Burro
Soon after the popular watering hole, The Painted Burro, opened they realized they had overlooked a major detail – the acoustics. The walls and ceiling were lined with neutral-toned REVRB® panels, on which a local artist painted vibrant Meso-American caricatures. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
La Familia Giorgio's
La Famiglia Giorgio’s is the quintessential authentic Italian restaurant. Wedged between two brick buildings, this family-owned business is constantly packed with diners, yet it faces the challenges tall, narrow, brick and plaster space, and oversized windows and plank floors. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Tuscan Kitchen
The Tuscan Kitchen offers its patrons a world of regional Italian dishes. Unfortunately, this world, while incredibly delectable, was also extremely noisy, and despite the deliciousness of their food, guests were reluctant to return due to the noise. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Steel & Rye Restaurant
Steel & Rye operates out of an old garage, and their neighborhood was founded on farming, milling and manufacturing. They created a dining experience focused on Americana cuisine in a setting reminiscent of its historic past. That setting, however, had a severe noise issue PROJECT DETAILS >> |
The Aviary
There was nowhere to place any sound dampening materials - even the tray ceiling, peppered with ceiling fans and light fixtures seemed impossible as a place for soundproofing. We met this challenge and installed a soundproofing solution. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Porto Restaurant
When Porto Restaurant opened, co-owner Sean Griffing knew he had a problem to solve. The patrons loved the Mediterranean seafood, but the noise feedback was overwhelming. We recommended the REVRB® Acoustical Line to frustrated and skeptical Sean. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Legal Sea Foods
When the owner of the popular seafood restaurant chain Legal Sea Foods contacted us regarding their multiple noise issues, we jumped at the chance to help make their great restaurants and bars even better. We were able to increase customer and employee satisfaction. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Anna Maria Island Resort
The Anna Maria Island Beach Resort struggled with several noise problems, including adjoining rooms with noise traveling from one room to another through the connecting door. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
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Carrie Nation
A true Boston Brahmin speakeasy style bar located in the heart of the city made it a favorite of businessmen and college students alike, but it also meant fighting outside city noise. Additionally, the acoustical properties of the small space were seriously lacking. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
The Lobster Trap
When they decided to stay open all year long, the owners never realized they would be faced with a sound issue. In nice weather, the windows were always wide open, allowing noise out. Cold New England winters meant closed windows, and noise reverberating throughout. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Shoppers Cafe
Shoppers Cafe has been Waltham’s favorite spot for great food, cold drinks, and amazing action for four generations. Part of their appeal was the live events – Karaoke, live bands and more – throughout the week, and enough space to accommodate even the largest groups. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
OFFICE SETTINGS:
Constant Contact
The irony was that the communication-oriented company, Constant Contact, was struggling with its own internal communication problem. Noise and reverberation made meetings difficult to hear and understand, and calls with customers just as difficult. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Spotify
Being in the music industry, Spotify was very aware of the importance of acoustics in their workplace. REVRB® Acoustical Panels were wrapped in a variety of iconic album covers to stylishly solve Spotify's reverberation and echo issues. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Conference Room
Due to one glass wall and a glass door in addition to several hard surfaces in a client's conference room plus the size of the room, we were able to determine that the client was experiencing reflective noise issues as sound waves built up inside the room. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
DWA Media
The modern design of the international DWA Media’s conference rooms, rather than solving communication challenges, instead created reverberation issues. Screen printed REVRB® Acoustical Panels were added, which also brought pops of color to the sleek design. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
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OTHER:
Automotive Car Wash
An automotive manufacturing plant had three areas of its facility where sound levels were a concern, specifically the car washing and car air blowing/drying areas. The manufacturer’s sound standards were set at 80 dBA and were reading closer to 85 – 90 dBA. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Gold In Art Jewelers
Conversation with customers was difficult because of echoing. At times they could not even understand what their customers were saying. While the owner was initially very skeptical, we were able to explain the testing required that would clearly define the problem. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
Home Theatre
The homeowner was interested in improving his room acoustics with our REVRB® Acoustical Panels not only because of their acoustic performance but because of our ability to decorate the panels with customized artwork and graphics. PROJECT DETAILS >> |
