This discussion focuses on the recent addition to the Catalyst family in Madrid Inc., where we explore the details about who Madrid is, its rich history and its vision for the future. We are joined by Bob Ellis, President of Madrid, and Joe Lupone, CEO of Catalyst Acoustics Group, to further examine the acquisition and long-term plans for Madrid.

During this episode, we explore a crucial aspect of design that often goes unnoticed designing for the experience, not just the appearance, when creating spaces. Joined by Dave Novak from Ketchum & Walton and Jason Ehrlich from Kinetics Noise Control, this conversation covers how architects and interior designers need to consider noise and sound control in their projects to ensure functionality and comfort.

This episode provides a deep-dive conversation between Richard Lenz, founder of RealAcoustix, and Sam Berkow, founder of SIA Acoustics. Both are experts in acoustics and share their thoughts and experiences on ten featured industry topics.

This conversation focuses on a music practice rooms project involving IAC Acoustics and QuietStar Industries at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Hear from industry experts Rodrigo Muzquiz from IAC and Steve Dutton from QuietStar as they detail this unique project and review how several critical obstacles were overcome to produce tremendous results.

This episode focuses on the rapidly growing Data Center industry and how critical controlling noise is for employees at the facility and neighboring areas to follow city ordinances.

Hear from Kinetics Noise Control experts, John Sofra and Robert Hassler, as they sit down for a thorough discussion on the noise issues data centers face and solutions that can be implemented.

This discussion, led by James Thomas and Kevan Mann, focuses on the significance of architectural acoustic doors, including innovations like the QuietSwing® Alexis Door.

Noise Barriers was formed by a group of highly motivated and experienced individuals with the desire to provide a vast array of noise control products and services. The Noise Barriers product family includes architectural and industrial doors, windows, barrier systems, absorption panels, enclosure systems, audiometric exam rooms, music practice rooms, and specialty products.

This discussion between Mary Neill, an audiologist with Hearing Diagnostics LLC, and Rodrigo Muzquiz, IAC Acoustics' Architectural Enclosures Sales Manager, dives into the details of audiology testing and audiology booths.

Since 1949, IAC Acoustics has built over 40,000 audiometric rooms in hospitals, clinics, universities, schools, labs, and medical centers across the US and around the globe, making them the world’s leading supplier of audiometric testing and medical research facilities. Mary Neill joins us with over 30 years of acoustics experience, helping to explain the importance of audiometric testing.

On this episode of Catalyst Conversations, we went outside of Catalyst to find our guests, and are thrilled to share we’ll be speaking with John Storyk, a founding partner of Walter-Storyk Design Group (WSDG) and a registered architect and acoustician, and Keith Peterson of the manufacturer’s representative firm, K. Peterson & Associates.

During the conversation, we’ll discuss what goes into designing a recording studio, and why isolation is important in these spaces. In addition, John and Keith each share some of the best practices they’ve learned over their decades-long careers. John has extensive experience designing studios for the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, and Jay-Z, just to name a few. John and Keith have each worked with several of Catalyst’s brands and share their insights on their favorite products to work with. While this episode is a little longer than our previous ones, this is definitely one that you won’t want to miss!

On the next episode of Catalyst Conversations, we discuss outdoor noise control solutions with Aaron Duncan, Industrial Division Sales Manager for Sound Seal, and Doug McDaniel, CEO of Pacific Sound Control.

Listen to part 1 to learn about a range of Sound Seal industrial products and hear Doug’s firsthand account about how their applications have helped ease customer sound issues in an array of settings.

Listen to part 2 to hear about a recent installation around a pickleball court. With pickleball’s rise in popularity, and shifting landscapes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no wonder we’re seeing an increased need for noise control products that treat acoustics outdoors.

Check out the full episode to learn more about both applications.

We're back to our regular format for the latest episode of Catalyst Conversations featuring two acoustic experts from IAC Acoustics. Andrew Polte, NVH & Test Facility Sales Manager, and Ted Marquis, Industrial Sales Manager, discuss considerations and best practices for designing and using acoustic testing chambers.

During the talk, Andrew and Ted give us insights into the importance of diffusion, IAC’s adherence to national and international standards, and why and how to change reverberation time while testing. A portion of the episode focuses on IAC products, including the Macrodyne Hardliner VRT Room launched in October 2021. Tune in to learn more.

The third episode of Catalyst Conversations will sound a little different than our previous two episodes. In this edition, Slavi Younger, Educator on Acoustics and the Co-Founder of Fräsch, one of the companies in Catalyst’s portfolio, speaks with Sue Ann Highland, a National Education Strategist and Industrial/Organizational Psychologist with School Specialty, in a previously recorded webinar from late 2022.

During the discussion, the two offer suggestions on how to improve acoustics in educational spaces. Undesirable acoustics in educational spaces have long been considered averse to our goals to effectively teach, create, collaborate, listen, and learn. The impact on students’ academic achievement, social adaptation, and mental health can be vast and long-lasting. Because the webinar received such positive feedback, and because the takeaways span industries outside of education, we wanted to share the audio with our podcast listeners. We hope you find the episode informative and enjoyable.

In the second edition of Catalyst Conversations by Catalyst Acoustics Group, we speak with Eric Wolfram, the laboratory manager of Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories.

If you’re in the world of acoustics, chances are, you’ve probably heard that name before. In this episode, Eric will give us insight into what services Riverbank offers, how to read an acoustical test report, and how best to utilize the results. With so much real-world experience and implementable best practices being shared in this talk, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

In the series premiere of Catalyst Conversations by Catalyst Acoustics Group, we discuss MetaWrx, a low-profile isolator for lightweight build-up applications developed by Kinetics Noise Control.

Tonya Levine, Kinetics Director of Sales for the Building Acoustics market, and Chris Williams, Kinetics Territory Development Manager also for the Building Acoustics market, help to introduce the product and discuss the many features and benefits, as well as the first completed installation of MetaWrx at a fitness facility in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Tune in to this episode to hear more!