Exhibit Acoustics
JaffeHolden works very closely with the exhibit designer to ensure
that the spatial relationships of individual exhibits allow the
audio program to be optimized with minimal sound bleed between areas.
Acoustical treatments are provided for the overall exhibit galleries
to control ambient patron and audio sound, while more detailed treatments
are incorporated into the exhibit structures themselves to enhance
sound quality. These treatments are carefully chosen from a wide
palette of unique solutions to ensure that the aesthetic vision
of the exhibits is not compromised.
Mini-Theater Design
JaffeHolden uses the latest in multi-channel surround sound techniques
to ensure that the audio program in fully or partially enclosed
mini-theater spaces envelops the patrons with excellent sound while
maintaining acoustical separation from surrounding exhibit areas.
We work very closely with the exhibit designer, multimedia producer
and systems integrator to ensure that the acoustic and audio design
correlates well with the program content and is properly integrated
into the theater space.
Galleries and Atriums
Large public atriums and gallery spaces are often called upon in
today's museum to accommodate special public performances and speaking
events. Traditional building materials used in these spaces result
in an acoustic environment that is much too reverberant for these
types of programs. JaffeHolden works with the building architect
to find unique solutions to provide sufficient control in these
spaces without compromising the aesthetic vision. We also advise
museum owners on the benefits of providing an installed sound reinforcement
system to handle the diverse needs of the atriums and galleries.
Performance Spaces
JaffeHolden brings our experience as one of the world's leading
designers of performance spaces to the museum environment. Performance-based
theaters are becoming a key attraction and source of revenue for
museums. JaffeHolden consults with the museum owner, architect
and theater consultant to ensure that all acoustic and audio requirements
for the space are met. Our multi-use design approach can create
an acoustic environment that will accommodate everything from a
string quartet to an amplified band.
Audio Delivery and Interactive Sound
JaffeHolden analyzes the designer's intent for the sound programs
in each exhibit and matches how the sound gets delivered to the
listeners with the desired content, area of coverage and production
format. Our range of solutions includes some of the most advanced
technologies in the audio delivery industry - ensuring that the
sound quality is never compromised. We perform an extensive final
tuning of all exhibit audio to ensure that sound quality is optimized
and audio levels are balanced within and between exhibit areas.
