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S1E26 What Can Go Wrong? Acoustic Door Installation Lessons from the Field
Part 3 in our acoustic door series continues the conversation between Grace Jacob of IAC Acoustics and Mike Sirna of Hensel Diversified Construction, and takes it a step further to look at what…
S1E25 Acoustic Doors Don’t Work Alone: What Really Impacts Performance
Part 2 in our acoustic door series continues the conversation between Grace Jacob of IAC Acoustics and Mike Sirna of Hensel Diversified Construction, digging deeper into something that surprises a…
S1E24 How Engineering Services Turn The Unknown Into Certainty
Listen in as we focus on engineering services for noise control solutions, not as a product, but as a decision-making tool. We discuss why acoustical, noise, vibration, and seismic decisions are…
S1E23 Kit vs. Pre-Hung: Choosing the Right Acoustic Door
Kit door or factory pre-hung? It’s a question that surfaces on nearly every project where sound control matters. In this episode of Catalyst Conversations, Grace Jacob of IAC Acoustics and Mike Sirna…
S1E22 The Evolution of Acoustical Testing & Product Innovation
In this episode, we explore how acoustical products are conceived, tested, and refined through the lens of Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories and one of the most forward-thinking voices in acoustic…
S1E21 Building Better Roof Curbs: Kinetics & CurbTech Collaboration
In this episode, we focus on the synergy between Kinetics Noise Control and CurbTech. We explore Kinetics’ history in the roof curb market, the recent Catalyst acquisition of CurbTech, and how these…
S1E20 Acoustic Essentials For Architects | A Discussion With Michael Fay
In this episode, hear about a topic that quietly impacts our daily lives yet is often overlooked in the early stages of design: acoustics. Michael Fay, a 45-year veteran AV and acoustical design…
S1E19 Sound & Spectacle: Engineering The Discoshow Experience in Las Vegas
This episode takes you behind the scenes of a Discoshow project in Las Vegas, where we explore the unique acoustical challenges of transforming a former sports betting room into a dynamic space…
S1E18 Improving School Acoustics: Why, How and What - A Discussion With Sound Seal
Tune in to hear Mark Rich and Aaron Duncan of Sound Seal delve into the critical role of acoustics in educational environments and how proper sound management can enhance learning experiences for…
S1E17 Data Center World Recap With Kinetics And Noise Barriers
This episode recaps the Data Center World tradeshow in Washington, DC., where Kinetics Noise Control and Noise Barriers exhibited. We are joined by John Sofra and Jerry Davis from Kinetics, and James…
S1E16 Catalyst Connect - What Can Attendees Expect at the Event?
This webinar helps attendees learn more about the launch of a new industry event - Catalyst Connect. Hear from Catalyst CEO, Joe Lupone, and Catalyst CMO, Jennifer Chagnon, to discover the details…
S1E15 Building Acoustics Demystified - Introduction to NRC, STC, and IIC Ratings
This presentation by Eric Wolfram focuses on the key concepts in building acoustics and how occupants experience each.Key topics covered include:- An explanation of the most common ASTM…
S1E14 Unlocking Success: The Unique Value of Being a Catalyst Brand Representative
This episode focuses on what it means to be a rep for Catalyst brands, including the unique opportunities available for reps across many product lines and services, benefits that help elevate their…
S1E13 Episode #13 - Welcoming Madrid to the Catalyst Acoustics Family
This discussion focuses on the recent addition to the Catalyst family in Madrid Inc., where we explore the details about[nbsp]who Madrid is, its rich history, and its vision for the future. We are…
S1E12 Designing For Spaces with Dave Novak & Jason Ehrlich
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…
S1E11 Richard Lenz and Sam Berkow in Las Vegas
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…
S1E10 Modernizing Music Practice Rooms at The Berklee College of Music
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…
S1E9 How To Control Data Center Noise
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…
S1E8 Innovations in Architectural Acoustic Doors
This discussion is led by Noise Barriers’ Regional Sales Manager, Kevan Mann, and Noise Barriers' Mid-West & West Regional Sales Manager, James Thomas. Noise Barriers was formed by a group of…
S1E7 Why is Audiology Testing Important and What Role do Audiology Booths Serve in the Process?
This discussion between Mary Neill, an audiologist with Hearing Diagnostics LLC, and Rodrigo Muzquiz, IAC’s Architectural Enclosures Sales Manager, dives into the details of audiology testing and…
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Catalyst Conversations has published 27 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Business, Technology.
Catalyst Conversations is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 27m.
