AVL Designs

09/09/2026

Sometimes, the smallest installation details can have the biggest impact on building noise.

In this case, a hidden vibration path was causing a persistent hum in one apartment. A simple correction reduced vibration by 24 dB.

Key takeaway: Effective sound isolation depends on every structural connection, not just the isolation products being installed.

Watch the full case study to see how hidden vibration paths can be identified and resolved.
▶ https://youtu.be/8UiowCuEogI?si=Pujv5Z7x4uxYhbM8

08/17/2026

Your rehearsal room shouldn’t feel like a completely different world from the stage. 🎶

When rehearsal spaces are designed with the same acoustic principles as performance venues, musicians can build ensemble balance, dynamics, and confidence in an environment that translates to the real thing.

Prepare in the room. Perform with confidence on stage.

Watch how AVL designs rehearsal environments that perform like the stages they’re preparing musicians to play on.
▶ https://youtu.be/sgC19H_Khzw?si=LKDD2qeU0Sfpl3z4

07/31/2026

More acoustic panels don't always mean better sound.

Every room has unique reflection patterns and frequency challenges, so treating every wall the same can actually create imbalances. Great acoustic design starts with measurement, not guesswork.

Read the full blog to learn why the right treatment matters more than the amount of treatment:
https://avldesigns.com/why-more-acoustic-panels-wont-fix-your-music-room/

08/03/2024

Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center -- affectionately referred to as "The Egg!"
https://avldesigns.com/canterbury-woods-performing-arts-center/

09/21/2023

It's that time of year again! Utica Comets https://avldesigns.com/adirondack-bank-center-at-the-utica-memorial-auditorium/

09/11/2023

Ever heard of electronic acoustics? You can make a regular room sound like a concert hall. Really!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te5lPxzVR4E&t=11s

08/31/2023

Is a $9.99 mic better than the pricey one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAxJQjEyFR8&t=11s

Recently the supply chain crisis in the US caused the big, cool expensive headset mic (cough, cough... Countryman) to be difficult to source. Great mic. We...

08/21/2023

We are trying to help you ... how to avoid bad acoustics! How to avoid Bad Acoustics ... https://avldesigns.com/how-to-avoid-bad-acoustics/

08/21/2023

Who knew that the question "Does solar power make noise?" would be controversial. But we learned that it is. Not everybody was happy that we were talking about it, and then they wanted us to sign an NDA! Simple just became complicated.
https://avldesigns.com/does-solar-power-make-noise/

08/14/2023

NEW: Music Room Acoustices - real life examples of acoustically tuned rooms.

Just like with a soundboard, where you can modify or "tune" how a sound is heard, a room can be tuned to modify sound. If you've ever seen what most people ...