From the acoustical design excellence of Spivey Hall, to the cutting edge sound system at Ruth Eckerd Hall, to the vibration mitigation work we did for JaffeHolden Acoustics at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, the professionals at Studio A bring an integrated approach to performing arts center projects. This range of expertise permits a holistic view of projects that leads to streamlined execution, cost-savings, and value-added solutions.

Our areas of expertise include:

Architectural Acoustics
  • Room shape and size considerations
  • Sound isolation constructions
  • Acoustical details
  • Room finishes and furnishings
  • Design of variable acoustics systems
  • Stage acoustics (including orchestra shell design)
  • Computer modeling and auralization (acoustic simulation)
  • Benchmarking and evaluative measurements

Mechanical Noise Control
  • Quiet equipment selection
  • Mechanical system noise attenuation
  • Vibration isolation of equipment or adjacent structures
  • Low-noise strategies for mechanical system design
  • Architectural isolation of mechanical spaces
  • Community noise assessment and mitigation

Audiovisual Systems Design
  • Sound reinforcement, recording, and playback
  • Video systems, projection, recording, and monitoring
  • Broadcast Systems
  • Assistive listening and descriptive audience systems
  • Production intercom and backstage monitoring
  • Digital cinema
  • Way-finding and Digital signage
  • Outdoor displays
  • Electronic reverberation enhancement systems

Information Technology
  • Multimedia Networking
  • Copper and Fiber Optic Network Infrastructure
  • Wireless Network Access
  • VoIP PBX and Centrex Systems
  • Call Centers Unified Messaging and Voice Response Technologies
  • Data Center and Server Room Design
  • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning

Security
  • Access Control
  • Attendee and Employee Location Tracking and Reporting
  • Asset Management
  • Badging, Identification and RFIDs
  • Digital Video Recording, Search and Playback

Vibration Control
  • Vibration testing, analysis and design
  • Environmental assessment through surveys and specialized measurements
  • Establishment of design and acceptance criteria
  • Mitigation analysis and design
  • Structure-borne sound analysis
  • Dynamic analysis of structures


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