Listening to a recording of yourself can be disconcerting, often followed by the thought “is that what I sound like?” With more time being spent at home on remote conference calls, wondering why our voices sound different to us than
As we all learn to cope with the stay-at-home orders, many of us have been working from home daily; video telephony (i.e. video teleconferencing or video chat) is one technology we all have learned to use more often. Whether sharing
One of the more difficult aspects of acoustical consulting is finding words to describe the topics and concepts we are trying to explain. We live in a very visual society and consequently, things we cannot see get lower priority than
Metropolitan Acoustics is excited for 2020 for many reasons; at the top of our list is The International Year of Sound. IYS2020 is a global initiative by societies and organizations to highlight the importance of sound in all aspects of
Please stop jumping… I can’t sleep! Almost everyone has experienced this problem, whether you live in a multi-family building or single family home. The world of acoustics has several testing standards to represent the impact isolation of floor/ceiling assemblies through
It’s a favorite time of year for many – the holidays are in full force and the much-anticipated season of giving has commenced. Even though much of the world celebrates the holiday season in a variety of ways, there is
Metropolitan Acoustics would like to say thanks for the privilege and opportunity to join all the incredible design teams this past year. As Thanksgiving approaches, projects are nearing their end-of-year deadlines and many in the industry face their busiest time
Have you ever noticed how the soundtrack to a movie can elevate the emotion and overall mood of a particular scene? Even silence has a purpose. For scary movies, it is all about building tension and catching your ears off
When it comes to the acoustic comfort of occupants in a building – be it an apartment, recording studio, office, or museum – one issue that needs to be addressed is exterior noise. Those who live in inner-city apartments or
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) has been in use in Europe for years and is finally making its way to North America. This fast-build, environmentally friendly construction is making a push to compete in the marketplace. Read on to learn about
Metropolitan Acoustics, LLC is an acoustics and vibration consulting firm based in Philadelphia, PA. We specialize in architectural acoustics and vibration monitoring.