From 2500 BC through the middle ages to the Victorian era Walter Alfredo Montano loves researching stories about the history of noise and its effect on people. The Argentinian-born, Peruvian-based acoustician joined us at Soundproofist to share some of his
January Back in January, 2020, we were still concerned with the usual noise problems. Outside of China, many of our lives hadn’t been significantly impacted by COVID yet, nor had we experience a lockdown. Everyone was still going to the
Field recording: the joys, challenges, and tools of two soundscape artists To get a high-quality field recording, you need more than just the smartphone in your pocket. I wanted to learn more about the art of the soundscape, so I
Some books about sound, noise, and acoustics If you’re interested in reading about sound, you probably have a collection of books already. Personally, I have more than I have time to read. But that doesn’t stop me from collecting more.
Community organizers share struggles and successes in reducing gas-powered leafblower noise You know the sound: a noisy leafblower revving and roaming in your neighborhood. Many of us experience it daily. On weekend mornings when we’re trying to sleep, or while
Some recent and stylish acoustic treatments seen on Instagram. You can make your environment sound better and look better for the same price. These products from acoustic specialists around the world might give you some ideas. From Whisperwool Akustik
Meet the team that collects and analyzes the urban soundscapes of London Imagine if you could go back in time and hear what your neighborhood sounded like almost 100 years ago. Even better, what if you could make new recordings
Can soundproofing hacks reduce loud noise in an old home? Several years ago, I moved into a 1950s apartment building. And I discovered one of the downsides of living in typical mid-century housing. A lot of wood-framed houses are hollow
Parklets and outdoor dining: a calmer experience When San Francisco shut down most “non-essential” businesses at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city became eerily quiet. Going out on an errand was like walking through a ghost town. The
A conversation with Thomas Rittenschober of Seven Bel Acoustic cameras can help reduce unwanted noise in manufacturing and construction. They pinpoint the origin of the noise and display it in visual images and decibel measurements. These cameras aren’t new, but technology