The public address (PA) systems are the primary source of producing sound in an auditorium. The microphone in a PA system picks up sound that gets electronically amplified and reproduced by speakers. These PA systems come in a wide variety. Line array speaker system that came into the market about 50 years ago is one…
When selecting a home theater flooring material, most people face confusion picking between Carpet vs Wood. Hardwood flooring and carpet flooring each have unique characteristics that make them favourable for specific environment and needs. So, before picking the best home theater flooring material, you have to understand and evaluate the nature of the material and…
Noisy rooms are very common today. For instance, sound from a TV or fun-filled conversations among friends engulfs the living room. The sound of mixy spreads across the kitchen. Sound from the music system rocks the bedroom. If these sounds from various sources are not controlled, they will disturb the atmosphere of other rooms in…
A home theater AV receiver is an input-output system. Input devices such as DVD player and satellite dish relay input signal to the receiver, interpreting the signal. The signal is then amplified through one or more amplification modules and sent to output devices such as TV and the Home theater speaker system. The best Home…
When you’re watching a movie in your home theater, the two aspects that define the viewing experience are the quality of the picture and sound. While choosing a suitable projector or TV is vital to treat your eyes, the sound wrapping the room immerses you in the real feeling of what you’re watching. When you’re…
When you’ve decided to build your dream home theater, you must choose nothing but the best home theater projector system. But how do you do it? What features should you evaluate while purchasing a home theater projector? Read on to find answers to these questions and learn more. A home theater projector system is a…
When building a home theater system, one common discussion that surfaces is projector vs TV. While large screen TV now comes with tempting 4K Ultra HD resolution, projectors have become more affordable. Both projector and TV have their pros and cons. And sometimes, one option is better than the other. So here is a small…
Empty vessels make more noise! So does empty rooms. Though we find it fascinating when we hear ourselves 7 times in the world-famous whispering gallery at Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur, or on the top of any mountain ranges, do we share the same feeling when it happens daily in our own home spaces? Would you appreciate…
Often architects wonder if they should hire an acoustical engineer for their projects. And even if they hire one, at what stage of the project should it happen? We have the answers to your questions. Architects should start working closely with acoustical consultants for construction projects as early as possible. For instance, when architects hire…
At the stroke of midnight on 30th of June, 2017, the Indian government rolled out the much-awaited Goods and service tax (GST) with the conviction of creating “One Nation One Tax”. So what is Goods and Service Tax all about, and how will it impact business sectors such as electronics, real estate, works contract, and…
Acoustics is an inseparable part of architecture. Today, every architect undertaking construction projects – be it big or small – considers good acoustic design rather a necessity than a luxury. Architects are expected to open their ears to the surrounding sound in such an architectural environment to design buildings with desired acoustical performance. It’s a…
What are Acoustical Panels?
Acoustical sound panels are sound-absorbing materials commonly used in cinema theatres, auditoriums, classrooms, home theatres & office spaces for dampening and eliminating unwanted noise. Acoustical sound panels are generally made up of Acoustic foam, Rockwool or Glasswool, helping in absorbing noise and reducing reverberation in closed rooms. This brings higher clarity to…