The SOUND Project

Author: Haverstick Designs

The S.O.U.N.D. Project is a podcast by Haverstick Designs that promotes discussions about acoustical topics involved with designing recording studios and other acoustical spaces. We will review tips and tricks to get the most out of your space acoustically, case studies of rooms we have completed, progress reports on rooms we are currently working on, along with interviews with artists, studio owners, and leading manufacturer representatives. We are excited to take this journey with you, and thank you for being a part of The S.O.U.N.D. Project!
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How Quiet Is Quiet Enough? – The SOUND Project Ep. 135
Episode 135
Monday, 10 November, 2025

Gavin breaks down Noise Criterion (NC), a key metric used to measure how quiet a space really is. From HVAC systems to lighting buzz, NC ratings reveal what’s shaping your room’s background noise, and why small details can make a big difference in design cost, comfort, and clarity.Video By: More Than Media - https://www.morethan.media/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethan.media/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethan.mediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanmedia_The S.O.U.N.D. Project Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-project/id1680525959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dkk1s642VFjZGsdYGyxBPGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTBiZGNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwFull episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghfvh2wd7A9MnVKr44jtPEg0qcZ1esTFKeep up with us on our Socials:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haverstickdesigns- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haverstickdesigns/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaverstickDesigns- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haverstickdesigns- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haverstick-designs/- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haverstickdesigns- Website: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/#TheSOUNDProject #Acoustics #NoiseCriterion #HVACDesign #StudioDesign #SoundEngineering #HaverstickDesigns #QuietSpaces #proaudioheaven Chapters:00:00 – Intro: What is Noise Criterion (NC)? 00:41 – Common causes of higher NC levels 02:05 – Target NC ratings by space type 03:50 – How to measure NC in real rooms 05:35 – Reading an NC curve 06:49 – Design fixes that improve NC ratings 08:37 – Why quiet rooms cost more to build 09:36 – Final thoughts on noise and design