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02/09/2026

This new Performing Arts Center at California State University, San Bernardino is set to open early this year. We've begun our final checkouts and are thrilled to see the great results of this excellent HGA, Apeiro Design, and MCH collaboration.

This state-of-the-art facility features a 500-seat variable acoustic theater, recording studios, rehearsal spaces, and more. These facilities serve the campus and the region at large. Read more about the project on our website!

We are excited to announce the Performing Arts Center at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), opening in early 2026 after seven years of design and construction!

02/02/2026

Join us in congratulating MCH Founding Principal Dave Conant on his well-deserved retirement after a nearly 50-year career. We hope you enjoy this blog entry, which only scratches the surface of Dave's contributions.

“I feel enormously blessed that our MCH family has interfaced with so many inspired designers, contractors, and owners since our inception in 1987. I am deeply encouraged that MCH’s leadership is stronger than ever, with momentum and continuity that will benefit our clients and theirs.” - Dave Conant, FASA

From all of us at MCH - thank you & congratulations, David Conant!

Join us in reflecting on MCH Founding Principal, Dave Conant’s nearly fifty years of excellent contributions in acoustics and architecture!But first - a quick note from Dave.“I feel enormously blessed that our MCH family has interfaced with so many inspired designers, contractors, and owners sin...

12/08/2025

We’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Gehry Partners since our founding in 1987. Over the years, that relationship has led to more than ten remarkable projects - most notably the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and at times, we were tackling three cities at once across Los Angeles, Las Vegas,...

04/30/2025

Today is International Noise Awareness Day!

HVAC Noise Control is an important element of building design and maximizing occupant comfort. This Tech Blog covers some key elements that can help on your next project:

By: Zachery L'Italien, MCH Senior Acoustical ConsultantAll occupied interior spaces require some degree of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, i.e., HVAC. One downside to these systems can be their noise generation, so this early consideration is important for all spaces sensitive to noise.M...

01/25/2025

Join Tony Hoover for his upcoming webinar on February 13th! https://lnkd.in/gYjR4fTA

10/11/2024

🎉 Exciting Project News! 🎉

Last week, MCH Acoustics and Media Systems team completed our final checkout for the HUSD Performing Arts Center! This high school PAC is designed to serve the entire Hayward community.

Here are some highlights!
🎼Main Hall:
The passive variable acoustics system and orchestra shell are perfect for everything from lectures and drama to amplified and unamplified music performances.

The State of the Art AV Systems ensure great flexibility and even amplification throughout the auditorium.

The ADA Accessible Technical Areas promote inclusion in technical work.

🎭 Community Room:
The versatile space can transform from a black-box theater to an events space or be divided for simultaneous gatherings.

Huge thanks to our amazing team, including Hibser Yamauchi Architects, Inc. and The Shalleck Collaborative, for making this project a success! 👏
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06/26/2024

This month's Tech Blog by Senior Consultant Henry Ashburn discusses the importance of proper adjustment of door assemblies. Enjoy!

By: Henry Ashburn, MCH Senior Acoustical ConsultantDoes your project include doors to noise sensitive spaces? It is important that care is taken to ensure those door systems perform as intended. Regardless of whether you have a laboratory-rated STC door assembly, or simply a gasketed door panel made...

05/29/2024

Is your AV technology due for an upgrade? This Tech Blog by MCH Consultant, Ryan Peavey, describes strategic planning for AV system improvements to meet your organization’s goals.

Enjoy!

By: Ryan Peavey, MCH Media Systems ConsultantAs the financial quarter winds down and the Top Brass start discussing capital budgets, consider whether your AV technology deserves some TLC.Planning for AV system upgrades can be a long game. Depending on budgetary constraints and strategy, plans may ne...

04/24/2024

Happy International Noise Awareness Day! This month's Tech Blog by Matthew Restrepo dives into three types of sound absorption. Remember, noise is an important concern, and should be addressed properly. Sound absorption alone is rarely the sole answer to a noise issue!

By: Matt Restrepo, MCH Acoustical ConsultantToday is International Noise Awareness Day, so we bring you this brief blog describing the three types of sound absorption. Sound absorption is a useful tool to minimize noise build-up, but is rarely the sole solution to controlling noise. There are severa...

04/19/2024

Did you catch Tony Hoover's Reflections article titled "The formula for acoustical privacy" in February's issue of the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America? Read it at the link below!

The Reflections series takes a look back on historical articles from The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America that have had a significant impact on