2020 was a tough year for almost all of us, but the pandemic may have been one of the best things to happen to shelter animals as many were adopted to combat the loneliness and isolation of shelter-in-place orders. While
The effects of vibration in buildings and other structures are well catalogued – from interfering with the calibration of lab equipment to catastrophic collapse. However, vibration can affect more than just buildings in harmful ways; prolonged exposure to vibration can
When we talk about acoustics, we are generally referring to architectural acoustics, the field of acoustics that deals with sound in and around buildings. However, the field of acoustics covers a broad range of physical phenomena as illustrated by Robert
“For someone who is supposed to make things quiet, you sure do make a lot of noise!” We rarely hear this, but imagine it runs through every client’s head when we’re on site conducting tests. Between our 750 watt loudspeaker,
With the world watching, Perseverance successfully touched down on Mars on February 18, 2021. This car-sized rover is there to identify signs of ancient life, collect soil and rock samples, and test oxygen production to prepare for future crewed missions.
Philadelphia has not been much of a winter wonderland for the past few years; this year, however, Mother Nature has decided to make up for lost time. After a winter storm, there is always something calming about taking that first
Our December 2020 Newsletter included a variety of headphone recommendations for work, pleasure, and working out. However, even acousticians can get carried away with volume levels in an attempt to get “more bass to the face”. Metropolitan Acoustics challenges you to add
Most of us have been relegated to spending our time at home for work and play, connecting with colleagues and family through virtual means. An important part of this less-than-ideal experience is the performance of our headphones. So, you may
When sight ceases to be a reliable means of navigating through the world, hearing has an opportunity to take over. Many animals – like bats, killer whales, and dolphins – use echolocation in lieu of visual cues. Echolocation is a
A recent trip to Maine brought an unexpected encounter with thick fog near the tip of a 4,000+ foot breakwater. This rendezvous brought to mind Stephen King’s novel “The Mist”. The physics behind harbor sheltering structures such as breakwaters share some
Metropolitan Acoustics, LLC is an acoustics and vibration consulting firm based in Philadelphia, PA. We specialize in architectural acoustics and vibration monitoring.