Accurate acoustic measurements are essential for design validation, performance verification, and troubleshooting. Our comprehensive measurement capabilities utilize state-of-the-art equipment and standardized procedures to provide reliable, defensible acoustic data.

Building Acoustics Testing

We conduct comprehensive field testing to verify the acoustic performance of building assemblies:

Sound Transmission Class (STC) Testing

• Wall and floor-ceiling assembly testing
• Door and window assembly performance
• Composite assembly verification
• Flanking transmission assessment
• Field vs. laboratory performance comparison

Impact Insulation Class (IIC) Testing

• Floor-ceiling assembly impact testing
• Floating floor system verification
• Impact isolation material performance
• Structure-borne noise assessment
• Remediation effectiveness evaluation

Environmental Noise Monitoring

Long-term and short-term noise monitoring for environmental assessments:

• Baseline noise level documentation
• 24-hour continuous monitoring
• Statistical noise analysis (L10, L50, L90, Leq)
• Frequency analysis and spectral content
• Weather-corrected noise measurements
• Construction noise monitoring
• Industrial noise compliance verification

Room Acoustics Measurement

Detailed acoustic characterization of interior spaces:

• Reverberation time (RT60) measurement
• Speech intelligibility metrics (STI, RASTI)
• Sound pressure level distribution
• Background noise assessment
• Acoustic isolation between spaces
• Sound system performance verification

Mechanical System Noise Testing

Comprehensive evaluation of HVAC and mechanical system noise:

• Equipment sound power level testing
• Ductborne noise measurement
• Vibration isolation effectiveness
• NC/RC curve analysis
• Sound break-in and break-out testing
• Fan noise and performance correlation

Vibration Analysis

Detailed vibration measurement and analysis services:

• Structure-borne vibration assessment
• Equipment vibration monitoring
• Isolation system effectiveness testing
• Modal analysis and resonance identification
• Human comfort vibration evaluation
• Sensitive equipment vibration criteria

Instrumentation and Standards

All measurements are conducted using calibrated, professional-grade equipment in accordance with recognized standards:

• ASTM, ISO, and IEC measurement standards
• Type 1 precision sound level meters
• Multi-channel analysis systems
• Calibrated accelerometers and microphones
• Environmental monitoring equipment
• Traceable calibration and documentation