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Every commercial project that needs to hit Green Mark eventually lands on Leia’s desk. Two years ago she didn’t know what Green Mark was. Leia Mow: Ask Her About Green Mark image So how did you end up in acoustics? Pure chance. Leia came across a trainee position at Soundzipper, applied, and got in with no real background in sound. What followed was a crash…
Satrio Arif
I am the Digital Marketing & AI Content Specialist at Soundzipper
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He came into acoustics through music, following his ears. The job taught him that a room can sound perfectly quiet and still be wrong. Ahamed Alfaied: Finds the Noise You Missed image So how does a musician end up measuring rooms for a living? Ahamed got into acoustics sideways, through music. He was learning how to make it, and somewhere in that process he…
Satrio Arif
I am the Digital Marketing & AI Content Specialist at Soundzipper
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Most people train themselves to stop hearing the aircon, the traffic, the hum of a room. Diandra never managed it. That low-level sensitivity to noise is exactly what pulled her into acoustics, and now she gets paid to notice the things everyone else has tuned out. Diandra Rizkiyani: She Hears What You Won’t Notice image Let’s start at the beginning. How did…
Satrio Arif
I am the Digital Marketing & AI Content Specialist at Soundzipper
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He used to build the tunnels you commute through. These days he’s the guy turning up with a box of acoustic samples, asking you to touch them. Stanley never really left construction, he just found a version of it that lets him talk to people. Stanley Quek: Ask Him the Technical Question image Let’s start at the beginning. How did you end up in acoustics of…
Satrio Arif
I am the Digital Marketing & AI Content Specialist at Soundzipper
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Before Gumilang was tuning reflections and modal resonances for a living, he was just a kid in a band trying to sound good. Fast forward a few years and he’s still chasing sound, just with fancier tools now. Gumilang: The Sound Behind a 27-Speaker Cinema image Let’s start from the beginning. How did music find its way into your life? It goes back to junior…
Satrio Arif
I am the Digital Marketing & AI Content Specialist at Soundzipper
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As a Business Development Intern, I’ve had a great time these past 3 months working, learning and playing together with the Soundzipper team. Being a small team, Soundzipper offered me the unique opportunity to observe much about what goes on throughout the company on a day to day basis, and under the guidance of the team, I’ve learnt much about the ins and…
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I’m Alec Cepe, a 3rd Year Singapore Polytechnic student currently enrolled in the Diploma of Music & Audio Technology and I took a chance in using my opportunity to learn something new and distinct in Soundzipper. For the past 5 months from March to August, It has been a fruitful and eye-opening experience being an Architectural Acoustics Intern here at…
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Indoor pool with timber acoustic ceiling panels Image from: https://topakustik.ch/en/references/hallenbad-poschiavo/ Acoustics in Indoor Pools Architecture is not just a visual experience but a multi-sensorial experience. Sound is an essential part of the multi-sensorial experience of a space, but it is often neglected. An example of a space with often…
Lee Song Lin
Pursuing M.Arch at Singapore University of Technology and Design.
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Project: Ridout Road Cinema Room – The “Sound Cave” The Sound Cave – Image courtesy of Produce Workshop The Sound Cave – Image courtesy of Produce Workshop Pan Yi Cheng (Pan) is the founder of three companies: Type0 Architecture, Superstructure Sg and Produce Workshop Pte Ltd. These companies specialise in the fields of design, digital fabrication and…
Adrian Lo
Acoustic Engineer & Founder of Soundzipper
My passions are learning, music and videogames. I believe life should be lived with purpose and together as One.
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Soundzipper and Vibro work together to push innovation in acoustic insulation even further. Virbo logo Singapore,SG – Today, Soundzipper is pleased to announce a collaboration with Vibro in Greece. This partnership will allows us to expand our expertise in consulting, design & built and materials supply with Vibro as a key player in the acoustics field. This…
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Culture and diversity holds no barriers at Soundzipper. Cohesiveness, synergy and cultural exchanges help make ways for a innovative experience for all interns. Aaron Metzler had an experience of a lifetime when he had the opportunity to come to Singapore and do an internship at Soundzipper for one month. “It’s been a great time so far, working with these…
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This year our nation celebrates its 53rd hatch day! Since then, we have grown into a cosmopolitan city and like a chili padi, has burst into the worldwide scene. Not only do we celebrate our nation, we celebrate the joy of our family and friends. How do we then live up to the noise at this year’s national day? Fireworks display \[/two\ third\] national day…
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Perhaps you’re thinking of good soundproofing your room/studio or home theatre but have no idea where to begin, what soundproofing entails and what the costs are- then you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll explain the different aspects of soundproofing and the breakdown of costs to achieve good soundproofing. Introduction What is good…
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“The owner wanted the seats to rumble when the bass kicked in.” When a client is paying for a high-end home theater system, you find a way to give them what they want. That’s exactly what Soundzipper’s Julian Martinez did when contacted by architect Yi Cheng Pan for help with a home theater he was working on for one of his clients. Julian came into the…
Jenna Spinelle
Acoustic Storyteller
Writer and music lover from the United States. Excited to tell the world about the power of acoustics!
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Mark Ijzerman is a sound artist, sound designer, writer, and educator from the Netherlands. Currently, he works at the intersection of art and technology as he skilfully combines the different media. The role of a sound artist can bring about many interesting projects unknown to the rest of the world. In this interview, Mark will explain experiments between…
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MTM Solutions continue to hold its long established and reputation for creating productive solutions for office spaces in Singapore. Sound might not seem important in an office environment, but the noise level (or lack thereof) in a work area directly affects employee productivity. If employees are distracted by things like conversations, phone calls, or…
Jenna Spinelle
Acoustic Storyteller
Writer and music lover from the United States. Excited to tell the world about the power of acoustics!
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Introduction Prehistoric caves usually have a story to tell. We are all familiar with the stunning prehistoric paintings found in caves across the world: Lascaux, Altamira, Bhimbetka, and many more. This artistic breakthrough in human evolution allows us to imagine how our ancestors lived. But how much do you know about the acoustics of these caves? Is there…
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Dive into the interview with a Dutch biofeedback artist Beer van Geer, who uses heartbeat as a creative tool to make immersive multi-sensory environments Beer van Geer (Universal Mediaman) is a media artist from Netherlands, who works in the fields of interactive biofeedback design. He develops systems that explore and explain the human world using various…
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City life is more likely to cause to a state of depression and anxiety than living in rural environments, among others, due to the chronic noise exposure. Many recent studies show that urban noise pollution leads to health disorders such as heart problems, hearing loss, diminished productivity, sleep disruption, impaired learning, and more. However, we have…
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How does autism affect people? Certain sounds can cause distress to many people. Just think about loud traffic noise, high pitched microphone feedback, sirens. nails scraping a surface etc. Most of us have difficulties processing this sensorial information. Luckily, most of these sounds are not constant. Now imagine that for some people, who are having…
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National Day brings a whole lot of reminiscence for everyone. As Singapore celebrates 52 years of independence, we progress into the country that is built to prosper. What are some of the common sounds we hear that makes National Day what it is? National Day for many is a time for recollecting thoughts, spending moments with the family and get ready for the…
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I want people to see the garden as a place for observing themselves intently… not comprehending the garden that extends in front of one’s eyes as an objective target, but just considering it as part of oneself – I want people to view the garden they are gazing on and their own selves as one. Things are as they seem. The rocks in a garden, also the trees,…
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Kid’s bedroom and living conditions in Singapore has become a prime concern. A noisy city with residential apartments being near traffic noise. Little do they know that this noise raised huge complaints to the authorities. Look no further, this blog post explains the importance of the ideal kid’s bedroom. The evidence is finally uncovered and the products…
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Unique acoustic locations can sometimes take concerts to a whole new level. Concert halls, theatres, and clubs around the world allow bands to make a living playing the music they love for fans and give those fans an opportunity to see their favourite artists in person. But, these venues can be acoustically monotonous. If you’ve played one, you’ve played…
Jenna Spinelle
Acoustic Storyteller
Writer and music lover from the United States. Excited to tell the world about the power of acoustics!
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From small acoustic panels to large inflatable concert halls, the world of acoustics has changed a lot in the past decade. Keeping up with acoustic innovations and knowing how to make the most of them is what separates a good sound engineer from a great one. Acoustic Innovations 1: Membrane Absorber, Modex Module RPG AcousticsSoundzipper Acoustic Consultant…
Jenna Spinelle
Acoustic Storyteller
Writer and music lover from the United States. Excited to tell the world about the power of acoustics!
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Coming from a land Downunder, Alex Tu finally completes the Soundzipper jigsaw puzzle. His experience in architecture now soars in the world of acoustics. As one of the leading acoustic consultants, what is your philosophy? Acoustic consultants have different purposes! Each to make a space sound better. My calling is to design and realise spaces that sound…
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Colombia to the little red dot armed with a single purpose to make your space sound perfect. Watch as he brings more than 7 years of audio engineering and a new found love of acoustics into the world of architecture! Acoustic Consultant Julian, 35, believes that holistic design begins with a concept of a tangible living space. It is characterised by room…
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Dreams can turn into reality as composer turned Acoustic Engineer braces to take over the acoustic world by storm creating a quieter change. Acoustic engineer Adrian, 34, built a dream Sounzipper an acoustic consultancy for 6 years. While we all consider why we should invest in a consultant and which one we should hire, let us be inspired by his story for…
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Modern church acoustics issues have been prevalent in recent ages as they have multiple functions to serve making it difficult task to design acoustically if not consulted early. Common church acoustics related complaints Church Acoustics When entering the church, we are often awed by the nature of the church. Its bespoke architecture, the fancy lights,…
Kat Cheng
Sound Scavenger
Musician and composer with a great love of superhero movies
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Home Theatre Room Design is often one of the things that are done completely wrong. Filled with high end equipment but often lacking in acoustic finesse, the typical home theatre experience is usually a tangle of overly dead sound, flabby bass and confused acoustics. Fortunately, it is not hard to build your home theatre if you follow some rules. Picture…
Adrian Lo
Acoustic Engineer & Founder of Soundzipper
My passions are learning, music and videogames. I believe life should be lived with purpose and together as One.
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Listen up 90s kids! Do you remember your 90s childhood memories while growing up either by listening to our favourite boy bands to girl duos who rocked the world or gave us our first crushes! One thing is for sure, music was a big part for us 90s kids as they defined who we are today! Growing up in primary school in the 90s served as one of the many 90s…
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Sound in architecture is often misrepresented or misguided as architects place emphasis on the visual aspect of a building. While we cannot deny the marvel and beauty of such structures and are often mesmerised by the facades. We tend to forget how sound and other elements are affected by the structures. How can we add value to our architecture masterpieces?…
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Screaming vocals, heart thumping drums, thrashing guitars, and long hair! Metal is an art form of a genre that has been steadily earning more focus from the local fans. Just like NoProphecy, many other bands are taking the genre to a whole new level in the current metal scene. This post breaks stage dives into the scene! Intro Rock and heavy metal have long…
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The Soundzipper consultancy has taken the decision to make public its ability to bring relief to the long-term bad acoustics dilemma at the National Stadium in Singapore. National Stadium Acoustics Issues had been criticized over the recent Jay Chou Concert causing an uproar to many unhappy Singaporean fans who paid money and time to support a wonderful…
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Busking in Singapore with street performers have more than doubled in recent years. What exactly has inspired young people to take up such a challenge? This insight shows us more! The Evolution of the Busking Scene Busking in Singapore has been drawing larger crowds over recent years. Many spectators are attracted to the eye-catching and amazing performances…
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Themed “Inventions and Innovations”, this year’s Singapore Night Festival (SNF) will take us into the 19th century as the beginning of industrialization took place. It will feature a more steam engine. Guests will be more involved this year as they take part in the action. The Singapore Night Festival will stretch all the way from Plaza Singapura all the way…
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Common schoolchildren’s disabilities can be caused by a number of serious issues that continuously happen to many students in Singapore. The role of acoustics are often not considered because we aren’t aware or neglect it. This blog post will help you break the ice! Introduction Schoolchildren’s learning disabilities are more prominent in schools than we…
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They are not your just your local ordinary kids on the block, The Hometown Heroes are here to stay and bring back a piece of our very own local taste of music. Intro Breaking into the local music scene has never been an easy feat, but the Hometown Heroes prove otherwise. Facing various challenges from every aspect of their lives, they have never stopped…
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There are many elements to consider when writing a song. This can depend on the versatility of your creativity and your personal approach. While there are many factors in writing a song. There is a whole world of room acoustics history and music composition that influences the way music is being composed these days. Let’s take a trip way back in time. Room…
Kat Cheng
Sound Scavenger
Musician and composer with a great love of superhero movies
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Baybeats 2016 from the 24th to the 26th of June 2016. If ye are a metalhead, punkrocker or simply love music, this blog post will break down the all that you need to know about what’s going to happen. Introduction Baybeats 2016 is back with a bang with a mix of rising talents, screaming fans to a whole lot of merchandise and gear. Furthermore, what about…
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What does it take to be a good musician? A lot of times, as a musician, you tend to feel that you may not be good enough for many things. A common thought which may arise in our heads is the question of the ability of our talent. This is where we start to think too much. But fret not, This blog will identify a few perspectives on what makes a good musician…
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Have you ever dreamt of becoming a drummer or finding it frustrated to continue playing the drums or want to play an instrument where you can actually hit stuff and get a temporary stress relief? Playing the drums is one way of de-stressing. If you are not careful doing that on a drum set could potentially make you look like an idiot and possibly damage your…
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Designing good concert hall acoustics is a very delicate art as all element melds to define the space in a very complex way. In this post, we will breakdown the details behind the materials used in concert hall construction and how they affect each other as well acoustically. Materials Concert hall Materials play a huge part in concert hall acoustics. The…
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Have you heard of Maison and Objet (M&O)? Are you aware of its luxury status in interior design and for its innovation? This post will give you key insights on what to expect at this classy event. Maison and Objet is the major exhibition event for professionals working in the art of living in all its rich and varied expressions to bring a 360 degree product…
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Flush mounting speakers increase exponentially the sound quality of your space, plus allows you to save some space in your room and look good at the same time; without having any hanging wires lying on the floor. Why Flush Mounting Speakers Are you building a control room or a cinema (or a home cinema)? Well in this case you should know that flush mounting…
Adrian Lo
Acoustic Engineer & Founder of Soundzipper
My passions are learning, music and videogames. I believe life should be lived with purpose and together as One.
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We are looking for a sales manager to join our team in Singapore Have you ever entered a space and came out with your hands over your ears because it was too loud? Are you keen to find out why some spaces sound better than others? Are you good at connecting with people, listening to their needs and helping them solve problems? If yes, we want you to join us.…
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Imagine if you were reading a textbook essential for a particular subject. How would you feel if out of every four words, one is completely omitted? No doubt, you would return it to the bookstore and ask for a refund! Why Noise Control Can Be the Solution to More Conducive Learning Written by: Jordan Chia Imagine if you were reading a textbook essential for…
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Want to become a digital and social media pirate? Want to sail the seas of social media strategies? Soundzipper is looking for an able-bodied intern who will assist our on-board Social Media Strategist through a structured weekly program. The ideal social media intern knows all about landlubber behavior and the psychology (that means how landlubbers think)…
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Sound transmission class and noise criteria myths. Not all noise is of the same nature. In the cacophony of urban living, unwanted sound can vary from the low thud of heavy machinery to high pitch sirens of a passing police car. How much transmission of sound is allowed by a wall? Can a… STC, NC and NCB Demystified! Written by: Jordan Chia Not all noise is…
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Can you recover in an environment that doesn’t even allow you to sleep properly? How about trying to pay attention in a class where you can barely hear half of what the lecturer is saying? Where silence should be common sense and the proper acoustic applications can make the difference! Written by: Jordan Chia Can you recover in an environment that doesn’t…
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The creepiest night in a hotel I ever had! Written by: Jordan Chia Acoustic Applications? Hmm… Hotels serve as a place for rest and recovery, a respite from the busy lifestyle of frequent travelers. But sometimes they can turn your joyful stay into a real nightmare. At the end of this weird personal adventure, you will start to understand why being…
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