Articles by Jon W. Mooney

Also called the “coincidence dip” or “critical frequency,” this hole-in-the-wall is the easiest way for noise to travel through most walls; a narrow band-pass at 3000 Hz. Today, a new hole-in-the-wall gang is taking advantage of this natural phenomenon.

Achieving superior acoustics at the world's premier materials research facility still relies on the skillful use of gypsum and 2x4s.

Acoustics is given a low priority in many building projects. It usually doesn't start off that way at the beginning of the project but its high status can be slowly chipped away by noisy site selection, misprogramming of the building, cost-cutting measures here, nonprofessional opinions there and compromise (pronounced "surrender") by weary building committee members who just want the project to be done.

Common acoustics questions answered by the expert.

One person's definition of acoustic competence does not a quiet room make.

Acoustic consideration: It isn't just for concert halls anymore.

Jon Mooney discusses different textures of ceilings, and how it affects sound in that particular setting.

Sound Advice

Sound Advice

Sound Advice