Sound Technology Consultants can assist with your project from the earliest design stages through to completion. With many of today's projects crossing the lines between disciplines, STC is able to assemble an experienced design team best suited to the project's scope. Regardless of the range of work, STC understands that each design is different and requires the time and talent necessary to realize the full vision for the space. STC services include the following disciplines:

Acoustical Design

• Room Acoustical Analysis and Design - more

  STC provides computer analysis and design recommendations to changes to room size, shape and finishes for both indoor and outdoor spaces in order to best meet the acoustical requirements for a facility. This analysis can also include computer generated simulations of any acoustical space. Simulations allow the listener to hear the characteristics of a room and make subjective decisions regarding acoustics during the design phase.

• Acoustic Measurements and Testing - more

  Many projects require acoustic measurements and testing that include background noise levels, mechanical systems noise levels and characteristics, acoustical qualities such as reverberation, and sound system performance. Post-processing of measurements allow data to be analyzed and used in conjunction with work under other design disciplines.

• Mechanical Noise Control - more

  Noise from mechanical systems can create a substantial distraction in any performance environment.Â

• Sound Isolation - more

  Providing a quiet environment for specific noise sensitive uses is critical. STC develops building-construction details and assists with space relationships to prevent noise from impacting quiet spaces.

• Environmental Acoustics - more

  STC provides noise analysis and predictions for site noise issues.Â

Technical Systems Design

• Sound Reinforcement Systems Design - more

  Providing highly intelligible speech and impactful music reinforcement is critical to any venue.Â

• Production Intercom and Communications Systems - more

  Intercom systems can range from simple analog single-channel systems, to more complex digital, matrix or party-line systems. STC provides designs ranging from a simple system for one building up to complex systems that can provide immediate worldwide communications.

• Control Systems Design - more

  An integrated control interface can simplify the operation of an otherwise complex AV system.Â

• AV Network Design - more

  As audiovisual systems become increasingly computerized, the coordination and integration of networking systems is critical.Â

• Tech Power - more

  Clean power is necessary for noise free technical systems.Â

• Theatrical Lighting Systems Design - more

  Theatrical lighting, whether it is for theater, dance, video broadcast or concert production, requires careful design and coordination.Â

• Architectural Lighting Collaboration - more

  In addition to the design of theatrical lighting systems, STC provides design integration of the architectural lighting systems.Â

• Video Projection Systems Design - more

  Careful integration of video-display devices is essential to the success of a performance venue.Â

• Video Distribution Systems (Master Antenna TV) - more

  Not unlike a local cable TV system, STC designs closed-circuit RF modulated video signal systems to provide information distribution, content distribution to an entire campus.

• Production Video Systems Design - more

  Whether for broadcast television, web streaming, archival, image magnification, overflow or campus distribution, STC can design simple or complex video systems that meet any production need.Â

• Theatrical Equipment Accommodation - more

  By integrating theatrical equipment in with the technical systems, STC is able to provide design solutions for curtains, rigging, and stage manager’s consoles as needed to optimize the functionality of any performance venue.

• Audio Recording and Post Production Systems Design - more

  Whether recording a band to make a CD or mixing audio for broadcast video, STC can design multi-track recording or workstation based systems to meet your production and postproduction needs.

Architectural Collaboration

• Auditorium Planning - more

  Working with users and the architectural design team, STC provides input on room footprint, shaping, seating layout, ceiling design and stage layout that will optimize the functionality and performance of a facility.

• Seating and Sightline Studies - more

  In any assembly space, every seat should provide for clear sightlines to people on the stage or platform, to other audience or congregation members, and to video displays. STC will work to develop seating layouts for acoustical quality, connectedness and intimacy that best meet the program needs.

• Production Space Planning - more

  In a performance venue, developing a strategy for the relationships of spaces that will optimize traffic flow and space use for both public and backstage production spaces is critical.Â

• Recording and Video Studio Design - more

  Many organizations are looking to do in-house audio and video production on a level that require dedicated facilities.Â