Broadcasting From Honduras
Acoustical Solutions, Inc. recently worked with an association of churches to acoustically treat a broadcast radio studio in Honduras.
Soundproofing and noise control are hugely important in any studio, so the association used a complete recording studio package, acoustic foam and door seal kits to ensure they had top-quality sound.
Application Introduction
In Gracias Lempira, Honduras a large Christian communications effort is underway, it is designed to reach the indigenous people of southwestern Honduras and eastern El Salvador.
"We're sharing the gospel with an unreached group [the Lenca]," said Larry Johnson, executive director at the Texas based Ellis Baptist Association, the organization in charge of the effort. "The Lenca are very poor, they have no electricity and their entertainment is the radio."
So naturally, the association is reaching out via radio.
Fortunately, increasing production value in edit bays, recording studios and, in this case, broadcast studios is one of Acoustical Solutions' specialties.
The technical sales team at Acoustical Solutions also thrives when working on jobs in which the customer is passionate about the outcome.
"We're using the radio to spread the gospel," explained Larry.
Acoustical Solutions, with its extensive experience in studio design, was able to help get Ellis Baptist Association's plan rolling by providing expert advice and top-quality sound control products for their on-air control room, on-air interview/recording room and production/mixing room.
Treatment Provided
On-air Control Room
The Primacoustic London 12 Room Kit was the perfect solution for this space. The kit is a single solution for many typical acoustical problems such as primary reflections, flutter echo, standing waves and excessive bass.
"I like this kit because it includes everything you need for a studio," said Aaron Duncan, an Acoustical Solutions Technical Sales Representative. "And the beauty of one going to Honduras is that they come fully ready to install with all the hardware down to the drill bit. They come in one box too, so shipping costs are minimal."
On-air Interview/Recording Room
Sonex™ Classic acoustic foam was hung in this room. This extremely popular product features a modified anechoic wedge design for cost-effective yet impressive sound control.
Production/Mixing Room
This room used both the Primacoustic London 12 Room Kit and the Sonex™ Classic acoustic foam.
All Three Rooms
Sonex™ Audio Tiles were used on the ceiling in all three of the broadcast facility's rooms. Their unique 12" x 12" size allows for the highest level of design and acoustical performance as you can treat your studio in the exact points of reflection.
Additionally, The Ellis Baptist Association installed door seal kits in each room. Door kits are very important because a 1% opening around a door will allow up to 50% of the sound to pass through that opening.
Results
The Ellis Baptist Association is now able to broadcast from Honduras to Guatemala and El Salvador in an expertly treated broadcasting studio.
After the project's completion Larry praised Acoustical Solutions' advanced technical advice and said he was happy to have worked with the company "to create a great sound for our listeners."
For more information on this application, contact Aaron Duncan.
