All items tagged with acoustics (94)

R&D Stories: Measuring the Performance of Diaphragm Absorbers

November 28, 2018 by Jorge Castro

R&D Stories: Measuring the Performance of Diaphragm Absorbers

In August 2018, as part of its Focus on Acoustics edition, audioXpress published an article documenting the cutting-edge research by leading acoustic experts, Jorge Castro, Nathaniel Bailey (Artnovion) Bruno Fazenda, Kelvin Griffiths (Sense Research, Electroacoustic Design) to determine improvements on precise low-frequency absorption, leading to Artnovion's latest Eiger Sub Trap range of acoustic panels.

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Sam Berkow’s SIA Acoustics Joins RDA Consulting Engineers

October 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sam Berkow’s SIA Acoustics Joins RDA Consulting Engineers

SIA Acoustics has been acquired by NYC-based engineering firm Robert Derector Associates Consulting Engineers. The acoustical design and consulting company, winner of multiple awards is now part of a larger engineering group, increasing resources and the services offered by RDA’s engineering practice. "As part of RDA, the SIA Acoustics team will strive to maintain the high level of attention, expertise, and constructive engagement that both SIA and RDA have always worked to achieve," the announcement states.

COMSOL Releases Version 5.4 and Introduces Two New Products

October 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

COMSOL Releases Version 5.4 and Introduces Two New Products

COMSOL announced the latest version of COMSOL Multiphysics Version 5.4, which in addition to two new products provides performance improvements and additional modeling tools. The latest version of COMSOL Multiphysics features COMSOL Compiler, giving specialists the freedom to distribute their simulation applications through executable files, and the Composite Materials Module for layered structures analysis. For acoustics modeling applications, the update introduces acoustic ports and nonlinear acoustics Westervelt model.

R&D Stories: Curing the Open Office Noise Epidemic… With Nature?

September 11, 2018 by Robert Manassero

R&D Stories: Curing the Open Office Noise Epidemic… With Nature?

Noise distraction is the number one complaint for open plan office workers according to a recent study from Oxford Economics. Robert Manassero provides a fascinating account of how, after experiencing its own challenges with noise in an open office, Plantronics tested and developed its own solution to noise and distraction using biophilic acoustics or acoustics based on elements from nature. This article was originally published in audioXpress, August 2018.

Get a New Perspective on Acoustics with audioXpress August 2018

July 11, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Get a New Perspective on Acoustics with audioXpress August 2018

In this edition, learn about Habitat Soundscaping and how biophilic acoustics can cure noise in an open office, get the latest on precise low-frequency absorption, and why you should be exploring acoustic modeling software and simulation apps. Richard Honeycutt writes about sound masking, Christopher Paul explains more on current feedback amplifiers, we report on the High End 2018 show in Munich and Neville Roberts heads to Venice, Italy, to report on a unique live recording experience!

JOCAVI Announces Opening of JOCAVI Acoustic Panels USA

June 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

JOCAVI Announces Opening of JOCAVI Acoustic Panels USA

Founded twenty-six years ago and with a worldwide presence including the North American market, the Portuguese acoustic solutions manufacturer JOCAVI now announced the creation of its own company in the United States. JOCAVI Acoustic Panels Corporation was established to reinforce its presence in the US market, one of its most important export destinations since the company's inception. The new company will now be able to produce and deliver materials and products locally, providing better support to US customers.

NTi Audio Exel Building Acoustics Kit Allows Easy Sound Insulation Measurements

December 12, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

NTi Audio Exel Building Acoustics Kit Allows Easy Sound Insulation Measurements

The Exel Building Acoustics Kit consists of the instruments and software required for professional airborne, impact and facade sound insulation measurements. With the latest enhancements, Building Acoustic consultants can utilize this comprehensive package from NTi Audio for remote-controlled measurement. For simultaneous measurement in the source and receiving rooms, Wi-Fi communication takes over from the more traditional cable connection methods.

New COMSOL Multiphysics Software Unveiled with Major Acoustics Improvements

October 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New COMSOL Multiphysics Software Unveiled with Major Acoustics Improvements

Once again, the 2017 COMSOL Conference in Boston brought together the COMSOL community. Attendees got a chance to test the latest features for COMSOL Multiphysics 5.3a and COMSOL Server, scheduled to be released in Q4 2017. New features include acoustics and acoustic-structure interactions based on a hybrid boundary element-finite element (BEM-FEM) method, impulse response for ray acoustics, magnetostatics, shape memory alloy (SMA) materials for structural analysis, and much more!

audioXpress August 2017 - Acoustics in Focus - Now Available!

July 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress August 2017 - Acoustics in Focus - Now Available!

The August 2017 edition of audioXpress is now ready to download and on its way to print subscribers. Our Acoustics in Focus issue includes a round-up of First-Approach Acoustic Solutions, we highlight how JOCAVI Acoustic Shells enhance stage sound, and feature great articles by acoustic experts Jim DeGrandis, Ethan Winer, John Calder, and our own columnist Richard Honeycutt. Also in this issue, read our Munich High End 2017 report and reviews of the Celemony Melodyne 4 software and Primacoustic Recoil Stabilizers.

COMSOL Conference 2017 — Call for Papers and Posters

March 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

COMSOL Conference 2017 — Call for Papers and Posters

The COMSOL Conference 2017 Boston will be held October 4-6, 2017 at the Boston Marriott Newton hotel. The program committee of the 13th annual COMSOL Conference is inviting members of the COMSOL community to submit paper and poster abstracts on their numerical simulation work and custom applications. Following the Boston event, other 2017 conferences take place in Rotterdam (Oct 18-20), Beijing (Nov 2-3), Singapore (Nov 22), Taipei (TBA), Seoul (Nov 17), and Tokyo (Dec 8).

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