Acoustics Without Guesswork
It is no secret that many churches struggle with the acoustic problems in their worship space. Too often, these problems are left to fester as a continual destraction from the worship services. Or, money is wasted as churches attempt solutions based on nothing more than guesswork or even outright wrong notions of what is really needed. SEFI Consulting provides expert acoustic analysis, measurement, and modeling for our congregations. We can accurately determine both the source and the extent of your problems, and we will model proposed solutions and provide you with cost-effective alternatives. For new construction projects, we will work with your architect to make sure that your new worship space is right from the beginning. By getting it right from the beginning, our expertise can save you huge amounts of money that would otherwise be needed for corrective after-the-fact measures; unnecessary struggles and disapointments are thereby completely avoided. Ask us about a FREE initial consultation.
© 2015 SEFI Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved.
Modeling
We use EASE Acoustic Modeling software extensively for both acoustic studies and sound system design, allowing us to accurately predict the effect of proposed treatments or changes. We provide modeling services to contractors, architects, and congregations.Volume Levels
Using Class 1 test equipment (meets standards used in legal work), we can measure and document sound pressure levels for congregations dealing with complaints or policy development and enforcement.Reverberation
Reverberation time (T60) is the most basic acoustic measurement, and we are able to accurately characterize a building’s reverberation at any level of detail - by octave band, T30, EDT, C50 or C80, and much more.Noise
We can provide NC, RC, or other measurements of background or mechanical noise, with Type 1 accuracy. We identify and quantify issues or provide verification of performance by tradesmen such as HVAC contractors.Reflection & Echoes
Whether they be slap-backs from the rear wall or flutter echoes between the side walls, we can identify, measure, and mitigate these often-illusive problems. We can also use TEF Polar ETC to pinpoint reflection sources.
“To measure is to know.”
“If you can not measure it,
you can not improve it.”
-Lord Kelvin
Treatment
How much? What kind? Where? Proper acoustic treatment is often much more than just slapping fiberglass panels on the wall. It is easy to get acoustic treatment wrong, spending too much (or not enough), or inadvertently making a room too “dead” by adding too much absorption.
Acoustics Without Guesswork
It is no secret that many churches struggle with the acoustic problems in their worship space. Too often, these problems are left to fester as a continual destraction from the worship services. Or, money is wasted as churches attempt solutions based on nothing more than guesswork or even outright wrong notions of what is really needed. SEFI Consulting provides expert acoustic analysis, measurement, and modeling for our congregations. We can accurately determine both the source and the extent of your problems, and we will model proposed solutions and provide you with cost-effective alternatives. For new construction projects, we will work with your architect to make sure that your new worship space is right from the beginning. By getting it right from the beginning, our expertise can save you huge amounts of money that would otherwise be needed for corrective after-the-fact measures; unnecessary struggles and disapointments are thereby completely avoided. Ask us about a FREE initial consultation.
Modeling
We use EASE Acoustic Modeling software extensively for both acoustic studies and sound system design, allowing us to accurately predict the effect of proposed treatments or changes. We provide modeling services to contractors, architects, and congregations.Volume Levels
Using Class 1 test equipment (meets standards used in legal work), we can measure and document sound pressure levels for congregations dealing with complaints or policy development and enforcement.Reverberation
Reverberation time (T60) is the most basic acoustic measurement, and we are able to accurately characterize a building’s reverberation at any level of detail - by octave band, T30, EDT, C50 or C80, and much more.Noise
We can provide NC, RC, or other measurements of background or mechanical noise, with Type 1 accuracy. We identify and quantify issues or provide verification of performance by tradesmen such as HVAC contractors.Reflection & Echoes
Whether they be slap-backs from the rear wall or flutter echoes between the side walls, we can identify, measure, and mitigate these often-illusive problems. We can also use TEF Polar ETC to pinpoint reflection sources.
“To measure is to know.”
“If you can not measure it,
you can not improve it.”
-Lord Kelvin
Treatment
How much? What kind? Where? Proper acoustic treatment is often much more than just slapping fiberglass panels on the wall. It is easy to get acoustic treatment wrong, spending too much (or not enough), or inadvertently making a room too “dead” by adding too much absorption.
© 2015 SEFI Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved.
