How ASC Approaches Church Acoustics

At ASC we understand church acoustics, and can provide you with the guidance needed to move your project forward. We can provide a complete acoustic analysis and project plan based on certain information which you provide. The process has four parts.

Ideally, we would like to make a personal visit to your church to meet with everyone and inspect the building. However, doing so is a somewhat costly and time consuming venture, and simply not practical for most projects. Because the science of acoustics deals primarily with the laws of physics and wave propagation, as well as architectural geometry, we are able to model and conceptualize the acoustic performance of most spaces-given the proper information-without making a physical visit. To accomplish this, we require someone on your end to gather the necessary information and send us a package for review and analysis.

Step One: Technical Report and Reverberation Analysis

We issue a comprensive report from our Certified Acoustic Engineer, covering major concerns and rough cost estimate to bring reverberation down to acceptable levels. We'll also provide a complete RT-60 analysis and printout.

To do this, we ask that you provide the items listed below in the "Getting Started" section. This way we are better able to understand and analyze your space in a complete and comprehensive manner.

The cost is $300 and can be applied to your final project cost.

Step Two: An ASC Acoustiscian Voices Your Church

Here, we'll address specific needs based on the architecture of your church and create room drawings showing proposed placement of our acoustic treatment. You'll get a summary and report as well.

The cost is $300 and can be applied to your final project cost.

Step Three: Design/Build Stage

This is an extension of Step Two where we fine tune the acoustic plan. We work with your building committee, architect and contractor to finalize installation details, address any last minute changes to the budget and get everything organized. This step requires a 10% deposit towards the final cost of your project.

Step Four: Build and Deliver

Our factory goes to work on your order and ships it with complete installation instructions.

Getting Started

Click HERE to print or view our "How-To Guide: Checklist for Acoustical Analysis" in PDF* format.

Church Questionnaire

 
Before a problem can be fixed, it is best if there is a thorough understanding of the problem and what the main concerns of the congregation are. We have provided a sample questionnaire for you to use to gather information from committee or church members. Please click HERE to print or view the Questionnaire
 

Floor Plan & Interior Elevations of the church

 
Obtain a copy of accurate blueprints showing the floorplan and wall elevation detail. If these are not available, a simple drawing will suffice. Please click HERE to print or view our "How-To Guide: Drawing a Floorplan" in PDF* format.
 

Photographs & Video Tape of the church

 
Although floorplans give good insight into physical dimensions and placement, they often leave critical details to the imagination. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. We find it extremely valuable to view the actual room from a variety of angles. A videotaping of the room works well, and a combination of both pictures and video is ideal if possible. (When videotaping, please record the room both empty and in service.) Please click HERE to print or view our "How-To Guide: Photographing your room" in PDF* format.
 

A "Balloon Test" of the church, recorded on an audio tape

 
This helps to measure the reverberation of the room--how long it takes sound to die out. It is is known as an RT-60 Test. Although this can be theoretically calculated, it is better to have an actual test done when possible. Please click HERE to print of view our "How-To Guide: RT-60 Balloon Burst" in PDF* format.

 

If you would like to schedule a phone appointment with our technical staff to discuss your project, please use one of contact options on the link below.

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Please send the above material to:

Acoustic Sciences Corporation
Attention: Church Acoustics Division
P. O. Box 1189
Eugene, Oregon 97440
U.S.A.

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