Rodney Stevens Acoustics does everything related to acoustics, from conducting initial assessments like entertainment noise assessment to recommending appropriate developments based on the NSW noise guidelines. We can handle various types of projects, depending on the requests of our clients.

Here are some of the most common projects we do:

• Improving a room’s acoustics – We can design rooms that accentuate sounds. People residing or working in these rooms will have a better experience hearing music and listening to sounds within the room. This can range from a sound booth in a studio to a lecture hall in the university.
• Controlling reverberation in a room – We control reverberation by using materials that absorb sound as it reaches ceilings and walls. In a room with controlled reverberation, the sound wouldn’t get reflected once it reaches the corners of the room.
• Noise isolation – By isolating noise in the room, people outside would not be able to hear anything that goes on in a noise-isolated room. This is more commonly referred to as ‘soundproofing’ the room.

Rodney Stevens Acoustics studies the architectural design of a property and reviews its space, materials, and mechanisms to property control how sound is distributed inside and outside the room. Apart from controlling how sound travels, we also analyse the compliance of companies and big establishments in NSW noise guidelines like the Australian standards for workplace noise.

Every project or scenario is different. An acoustic engineer is able to make accurate assessments of the space in question and provide you with recommendations on how the impact of noise acoustics can be improved.

When making the decision to engage with an acoustic consulting organisation, it is important to look at their credentials before commencement. Check that they are registered with the relevant association partners and have qualifications in Engineering and Science. Look at their past experiences and reviews.

Here at Rodney Stevens Acoustics, we are members of both the Member of the Environmental Institute of Australia (MEIA) and the Acoustical Society of America. Our acoustic engineers are qualified and experienced in delivering a quality service for a wide variety of projects across Australia. 

The usual services Rodney Stevens Acoustics offers include:

• Occupational Noise Assessment and Monitoring
• Noise dosimetry assessment and monitoring
• Acoustic Environmental impact studies
• Checking and monitoring of clients’ compliance to school ordinances
• Architectural design acoustics
• Noise and vibration isolation studies

Rodney Stevens Acoustics does not represent companies related to acoustics to avoid conflicts of interest. Instead, after reviewing the acoustics of a property, we look for the appropriate materials and make recommendations to our client. We then present the advantages and disadvantages of using certain materials over others to our clients. After that, the clients will be the ones to make the final decision.

To check the viability and effectiveness of the project, the team creates acoustic modelling simulations. These simulators help acoustic engineers check if the acoustic control methods are effective before actually doing the renovations.

This involves the accurate measurement and modelling of acoustics in an existing property to resolve legal issues in relation to noise ordinances and other similar legal cases. It can span from hearing loss suits and product liability suits to environmental lawsuits.