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OUR Services

Acoustics

We provide acoustic consulting services across a wide variety of industries and institutions.

Vibration

Construction vibration monitoring, micro-vibration for hospitals and labs, analysis, and design.

Powering Innovation with Sensv.Tech

At Metropolitan Acoustics, we take pride in our commitment to cutting-edge solutions and innovation. As the driving force behind Sensv.Tech, our groundbreaking spin-off platform, we continue to set the standard in the industry.

Our clients

A Small Sample Of The Companies We Have Worked With

Check out our latest work

GOVERNMENT

Chatham County Multi-Agency Public Safety Facility

Project Type: Government Chatham County Multi-Agency Public Safety Facility Chatham County, NC The Multi-Agency Public Safety Facility in Chatham County, North Carolina is an 83,000 SF complex that houses the Emergency Operations Center, non-emergency call center, E-911 dispatch, and the …

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Rhode Island Department of Health
LABORATORIES

Rhode Island Department of Health

Project Type: Laboratories Rhode Island Department of Health Providence, RI This project consisted of the design and construction of a state-of-the-art, 7-story, 205,000 square foot laboratory and office facility that will serve as the new headquarters for the Rhode Island …

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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine at One uCity Square
LABORATORIES

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine at One uCity Square

Project Type: Laboratories University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine at One uCity Square Philadelphia, PA One uCity Square is a dynamic, mixed-use community that seamlessly blends office, lab, and retail spaces. The property features private outdoor terraces, ample onsite …

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University of Pennsylvania Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter
LABORATORIES

University of Pennsylvania Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter

Project Type: Laboratories University of Pennsylvania Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter Philadelphia, PA The Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter (LRSM) is the center for materials research at the University of Pennsylvania. It was established …

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Wistar Institute
LABORATORIES

Wistar Institute

Project Type: Laboratories Wistar Institute Philadelphia, PA The Wistar Institute, a global leader in biomedical research, specializes in cancer, immunology, infectious disease, and vaccine development. Located on Spruce Street in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Wistar was founded in …

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Margaret of Scotland Church
WORSHIP

Margaret of Scotland Church

Project Type: Worship Margaret of Scotland Church Newark, DE Parishioners at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in Newark, Delaware, were experiencing significant issues with speech intelligibility in their sanctuary. Despite multiple attempts to address the problem, previous efforts fell short …

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About US

Metropolitan Acoustics, LLC is an acoustics and vibration consulting firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1990 by the current President, Felicia Doggett. In the firm’s 30+ year history, we have consulted on over 3,000 projects.

LATEST NEWS

MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS

July 2026 Newsletter: Speech is No Monkey Business

Have you ever wondered why humans can speak but chimpanzees can’t? After all, they are our closest animal relatives, but even ones raised by humans don’t say a word. But your pet parrot will spend all day talking nonsense, and birds aren’t even the same class of animal as humans! Read on to learn more about how humans are unique in the way we speak.

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NEWS

Noise-Con 2026

Felicia has just returned from a wonderful week in Long Beach, California, where she attended Noise-Con 2026. This year’s theme was Good Vibrations, and that was apropos for the SoCal experience. Noise-Con is the annual conference for the Institute of Noise Control Engineering, and took place from July 9th through the 11th. The meeting focused on all aspects of noise control and acoustics and is the premiere conference for professionals and students in this field. The event featured educational programming, exhibitors, networking, the Women in Noise Control Engineering luncheon, keynote speakers, and more. Check out all of Felicia’s pics here.

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS

June 2026 Newsletter: Going to bat for wildlife

The sonic landscape of our daily lives is dominated by automobiles, aircraft, HVAC equipment, industrial buildings, and in some cases, drones. Many studies have been completed regarding the effects of noise on people, which include sleep disturbance, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and more. People are not the only inhabitants of this planet, however…we share this world with an abundance of wildlife.  Read on to find out more about the ways that noise affects wildlife ecosystems.

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NEWS

Welcome our new summer intern, CJ!

CJ Li is from Chadds Ford, PA and currently studying at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. She applied to Metropolitan Acoustics by a recommendation from her professor Ian Hoffman. She recently completed her undergraduate degree in Violin …

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS

May 2026 Newsletter: What you can’t hear may hurt you

In last month’s newsletter, we discussed how ultrasound can be used in medical applications such imaging and non-invasive procedures.  Ultrasound has a long-wavelength sibling in infrasound – sound from 20 Hz and below – which can create as many challenges as ultrasound solves.  Read on to learn more about the sources of infrasound and its effects on people.

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NEWS

Acoustical Society of America

The ASA held its spring meeting in Philadelphia May 11-15.  Many of our team at Metropolitan Acoustics attended the conference, and Felicia was also part of the local planning committee over the last year.  From watching informative presentations, to taking …

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