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Acoustical Society of America - Room Design Considerations for Optimal Podcasting

Acoustical Society of America -  Room Design Considerations for Optimal Podcasting

In the last few years podcasting has grown in popularity, with many opting to create studios in their own homes. Unlike traditional radio and television studios, these our homes were generally not built with high-end performance acoustics in mind.  The following article published on the Acoustical Society of America site by Jaffe Holden highlights many of the things that amateur and entry-level podcasters should take into consideration when designing their space. If you want to check out the original article, here is the link: https://acoustics.org/room-design-considerations-for-optimal-podcasting/ Podcast popularity has been on the rise, with over two million active podcasts as of...

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Popular Science Article - How to Soundproof a Room

Popular Science Article - How to Soundproof a Room
We saw this recent article from Sarah Jones at Popular Science and thought it was worth a re-share with the My Acoustics Panels family. One of the biggest take-aways is to understand what the term soundproof means. It is a problem that everyone in the acoustics industry contends with.

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Why is the World Quiet When it Snows? - The Acoustics of Nature

Why is the World Quiet When it Snows? - The Acoustics of Nature
There is nothing quite like standing outside after the snow has fallen and taking in the peacefulness. You may have not noticed this before, but if you live in a northern climate, I encourage you to head outside after the next snowfall. But why is this the case?

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Reaction to Forbes Article: How To Get Employees Back In The Office

Reaction to Forbes Article: How To Get Employees Back In The Office
The discussion surrounding 'return to work' has been a hot topic since most non-essential workers began working from home at the the start of the COVID protocols in March of 2020. For some workers, they realized that working from home was a viable option that previously did not seem possible.  Since jurisdictions began to lift work from home mandates companies have been faced with some hard decisions on how work should happen moving forward.

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Thoughts on the City of Edmonton's Response to Noisy Vehicles

Thoughts on the City of Edmonton's Response to Noisy Vehicles
Noise is a continual issue for governments, businesses and home owners alike. We recently saw an article about this very topic in a local Alberta newspaper - the Edmonton Journal.  The article was titled "Restricting Routes, Stiffer Fines Eyed to Help Brake Noisy Vehicles in Edmonton."

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