Catalyst Conversations

Oct 15 2024 12 ep. 31 mins 1
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The Catalyst Conversations podcast features industry experts from an elite group of acoustic, seismic, vibration, and noise control companies and world-renowned testing laboratories for lively discussions intended to engage and inform. Tune in and enjoy talks on trending topics, challenges, and how to overcome them. If you are an emerging or seasoned professional in construction, design, engineering, or architecture, we hope you will enjoy the insights our guests bring to this podcast.

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Richard Lenz and Sam Berkow in Las Vegas

Oct 15 2024 62 mins  
This episode provides a deep-dive conversation between Richard Lenz, founder of RealAcoustix, and Sam Berkow, founder of SIA Acoustics. Both are experts in acoustics and share their thoughts and experiences on ten featured industry topics.Founded in 2008 as an architectural acoustics manufacturer, RealAcoustix prides itself on offering customization paired with top-notch customer s

Modernizing Music Practice Rooms at The Berklee College of Music

Jul 30 2024 34 mins  
This conversation focuses on a music practice rooms project involving IAC Acoustics and QuietStar Industries at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Hear from industry experts Rodrigo Muzquiz from IAC and Steve Dutton from QuietStar as they detail this unique project and review how several critical obstacles were overcome to produce tremendous results.

How To Control Data Center Noise

Jun 20 2024 44 mins  
This episode focuses on the rapidly growing Data Center industry and how critical controlling noise is for employees at the facility and neighboring areas to follow city ordinances. Hear from Kinetics noise control experts, John Sofra and Robert Hassler, as they sit down for a thorough discussion on the noise issues data centers face and solutions that can be implemented.

Innovations in Architectural Acoustic Doors

Mar 26 2024 21 mins  
This discussion is led by Noise Barriers’ Regional Sales Manager, Kevan Mann, and Noise Barriers' Mid-West & West Regional Sales Manager, James Thomas. Noise Barriers was formed by a group of highly motivated and experienced individuals with the desire to provide a vast array of noise control products and services. The Noise Barriers product family includes architectural and indu

Why is Audiology Testing Important and What Role do Audiology Booths Serve in the Process?

Jan 24 2024 29 mins  
This discussion between Mary Neill, an audiologist with Hearing Diagnostics LLC, and Rodrigo Muzquiz, IAC’s Architectural Enclosures Sales Manager, dives into the details of audiology testing and audiology booths.Since 1949, IAC Acoustics has built over 40,000 audiometric rooms in hospitals, clinics, universities, schools, labs, and medical centers across the US and around the gl

Why is Isolation So Important for a Recording Studio and What are Some Best Practices for Designing One?

Jun 20 2023 53 mins  
On this episode of Catalyst Conversations, we went outside of Catalyst to find our guests, and are thrilled to share we’ll be speaking with John Storyk, a founding partner of Walter-Storyk Design Group (WSDG) and a registered architect and acoustician, and Keith Peterson of the manufacturer’s representative firm, K. Peterson & Associates.During the conversation, we’ll dis

How Can Industrial Noise Control Solutions Be Incorporated in Outdoor Environments and Why are They Helpful Amid the Rise of Pickleball?

May 16 2023 26 mins  
On the next episode of Catalyst Conversations, we discuss outdoor noise control solutions with Aaron Duncan, Industrial Division Sales Manager for Sound Seal, one of the companies in Catalyst’s portfolio, and Doug McDaniel, CEO of Pacific Sound Control.During this conversation, you’ll learn about a range of Sound Seal industrial products and hear Doug’s firsthand account abou

What are Some Design Considerations for Acoustic Testing Chambers and Why Might Someone Want to Change the Reverberation Time While Testing?

Apr 18 2023 21 mins  
We're back to our regular format for the latest episode of Catalyst Conversations featuring two acoustic experts from IAC Acoustics. Andrew Polte, NVH & Test Facility Sales Manager, and Ted Marquis, Industrial Sales Manager, discuss considerations and best practices for designing and using acoustic testing chambers.During the talk, Andrew and Ted give us insights into the impor

What Impact Do Acoustics Have on Children & Teachers in Schools and How Can We Create the Best Environment for Both?

Mar 14 2023 34 mins  
The third episode of Catalyst Conversations will sound a little different than our previous two episodes. In this edition, Slavi Younger, Educator on Acoustics and the Co-Founder of Fräsch, one of the companies in Catalyst’s portfolio, speaks with Sue Ann Highland, a National Education Strategist and Industrial/Organizational Psychologist with School Specialty, in a previously r

How Do You Read an Acoustical Test Report & What Can You Do With the Results?

Feb 14 2023 26 mins  
In the second edition of "Catalyst Conversations" by Catalyst Acoustics Group, we speak with Eric Wolfram, the laboratory manager of Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories.If you’re in the world of acoustics, chances are, you’ve probably heard that name before. In this episode, Eric will give us insight into what services Riverbank offers, how to read an acoustical test report, and