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Sound Engineers vs. Room Acoustics
In the world of live sound, most modern engineers show up with some serious tools. Some may have reference microphones and RTA software to measure the frequency response of the speakers. More will at least have digital consoles with built-in feedback eliminators and sophisticated system EQ to "ring out" the room before the first person even walks in. Of course, knowledge around using those tools effectively varies, and we all have the problem of doing a sound check with a ban
Jay Berget
7 days ago2 min read


SoundAround, LLC
Seeing your environment through a new lens At SoundAround, we provide the technical infrastructure that allows venues to function at their highest level. By integrating 3D spatial data with professional audio expertise, we help concert venues, museums, and cultural sites build a Digital Foundation for their operations and marketing. 1. 3D Spatial Modeling & Digital Twins We use Matterport Pro3 LiDAR technology to create high-resolution, dimensionally accurate 3D models of yo
Jay Berget
Mar 12 min read


Using LiDAR scanning to Assist in the Preservation of Historic Architecture
Where I grew up, the most famous red buildings are not brick, they are wooden homes-- for cows. The county roads are straight and flat, and the soil is brown and black, not red clay. Coming to Virginia brought me back in time by at least a generation or two, and the historic homes are brick mansions designed by Jefferson rather than farmhouses with multiple additions added as money allowed. In either case, the ground settles, insulation disintegrates, and structures are rarel
Jay Berget
Feb 251 min read


Virtual Tours for Complex Modern Healthcare Environments
In a region defined by world-class medical care, SoundAround provides the technical authority to make these spaces as accessible as they are advanced.
Jay Berget
Feb 202 min read


The "X-Ray" Advantage
Why Every New Build Needs a Pre-Drywall 3D Scan With construction deadlines closer together than ever, the window between "rough-in" and "drywall" can be incredibly short. Once the sheetrock is up, the complex mesh of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC will no longer be visible. Did you take photos? SoundAround uses LiDAR scanning to freeze this moment in time with a millimeter-accurate Digital Twin so that owners and contractors can have a virtual X-ray view of a facility or hom
Jay Berget
Feb 202 min read


Charlottesville Interactive Art Museum Offers New Virtual Tour
IX Art Foundation's immersive art museum, "The Looking Glass," can now be explored in a 360º Virtual Tour developed by SoundAround.
Jay Berget
Dec 20, 20252 min read


AI and Acoustics: A powerful tool that falls short for local sound treatment and noise control projects
AI's potential in acoustics is generating buzz, especially for complex modeling in large-scale projects. However, its limitations become...
Jay Berget
Mar 4, 20252 min read
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