We'll discuss the ideal and common tradeoffs in acoustic design for conference rooms. We'll be joined by special guest Tom Kehr, Systems Designer and Trainer at Almo Professional A/V.

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00:00 Start
00:47 First Hour Questions in Comments

01:00:03 *** Acoustic Design ***
01:27:23 what tools do you bring to a customer location to judge room acoustics?
01:35:24 For mic placement, would ceiling array mics or individual mics at each chair work better for conversations?
01:37:35 Do you have design recommendations for audio treatment of virtual conference rooms (aka our zoom / livestream offices)? I'm struggling with what to consider for audio treatment if I want 2 camera angles as my blankets are in the way :)
01:40:52 Do you recommend partitions have an air gap between two layers of studs to isolate vibration and reduce outside noises?
01:42:08 How to reduce reflection on large board room tables. Should we add some type of fabric or something else on top of the table?
01:43:02 How do sound masking systems in conference rooms influence your design and vice versa?
01:44:33 Has anyone used the Shure Ecosystem in conference room settings? Pros/Cons?
01:45:44 How do the dimensions of a room affect acoustics?
01:46:58 Sound control inside walls. Which is preferable, wood or metal studs?
01:47:17 I often work in a room with a convex curved wall concealing storage space behind it. Is concave the most trouble compared to convex curves?
01:47:54 Felt or foam for the home office “studio” treatment and how thick? Also smooth or like an egg carton?
01:49:08 How do you deal with venues that have historically been designed for propagation and subsequent reverberation of sound such as HoWs and coliseums and make it conducive for sound reinforcement as well?
01:51:02 What audio processors should I consider to minimize the background noise floor of a 6 person meeting room with very present HVAC sound? The room has Microsoft Teams Room dedicated hardware.
01:53:01 What can you do when dealing with noisy air diffusers in leased space?
01:54:16 What is an "impulse response?" Is that similar to what is done with SMAART or a similar tool in a live venue?
01:55:17 What considerations should I be aware of when it comes to room modes in a space?
01:56:46 What the uses and correct deployment of acoustic blankets like these which I have a bunch of. Audimute Sound Absorption Sheet Sound Dampening Blanket Soundproofing Sheet (Green Screen) [link]
01:57:52 What recommendations do you have for architects when designing conference rooms?