Proposed Acoustic Improvement

Improving the acoustics of a concert hall requires achieving a better balance between "direct
sound," which goes directly to the ear from the stage, and "reflected sound," which travels to
the ear through walls, ceilings, and other surfaces. Because reflected sound travels further, it
reaches the ear a fraction of a second after the original sound. The reflections depend on the
room's shape and your and the performers' seating arrangements.

There is no such thing as a perfect concert venue, in part because "excellent acoustics are
dependent on the music being performed." Reflections are what make the sound in the
recording so distinctive. And a comparable impact is seen in concert halls. First reflections
are the sound waves that strike a surface once before reaching the ear. Reverberation is when
sound waves bounce off of many surfaces before reaching you. To get the necessary quantity
of early reflected sound from the correct directions without excessive reverberation, reflectors
are added to the models and their form, number, and placement are adjusted to provide the
intended effect. Similarly, while using this procedure, prototypes are constructed and
evaluated in the real hall.

 To completely soundproof a musical hall and address both outside noise and
distortion and reverberation inside the hall, need a combination of sound masking and
sound absorbing solutions. Soundproofing products contain sound, such as hallway
conversations and prevent it from going other place such as into meeting rooms or
any other rooms.
 Sound absorption products trap the noise bouncing around your conference room and
prevent it from creating echoes and reverberations that make speech difficult to hear
and understand.

Here are some easy-to-implement sound masking and sound absorbing solutions to improve
musical hall acoustics:

Consider these sound masking options

1. White noise
A soft background sound, like the kind created by a small water feature or a white
noise machine, can cover the sound of outside noise and improve meeting room
privacy.
2. Soundproof drywall
 This is more expensive than regular drywall, but it carries the extra benefit of
increased mass density to block outside noise.

3. Soundproof curtains
Acoustic curtains improve the sound quality in a room, soundproof curtains are made
with heavy vinyl, known as mass-loaded vinyl or MLV, that block and contain
sound. The stiff curtains hang from special frames making them easy to put up and
take down.

Sound Absorption Options Also Work to Improve Acoustics

4. Acoustical ceiling tile

Acoustic ceiling tile is one of the most popular sound absorbing solutions. If your
conference room has a drop ceiling and an open rather than ducted air return system,
consider mineral board tiles instead.
5. Hanging baffles
Acoustic hanging baffles are panels suspended perpendicular to the ceiing. Baffles
are best for high ceilings or converted industrial space and can act as both a noise
reduction and aesthetic solution as they come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes.
6. Acoustic partitions
Partitions work like baffles but on the ground instead of the ceiling. They also have
the benefit of being lightweight and easy to move around, acoustic solutions can
travel to wherever in the office you need it.
7. Acoustic foam
While not as aesthetically pleasing as products such as baffles or partitions, acoustic
foam does the same job. Foam usually comes in square or wedge-shaped tiles of
varying sizes and thicknesses. It is attached to ceilings or walls.