http://www.talaske.com Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:05:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Click here for an article in Sound and Video Contractor regarding the nearly complete Arena Stage project in Washington DC. Opening set for fall 2010. Entrance to the Kogod Cradle Theatre Exterior nearly complete Photo Credit (and more photos) . http://www.talaske.com/?p=1066 Welcome to the second in a series of posts to assist clients with their understanding of, and interaction with, the overall design and construction process. How do we port the conceptual design into preliminary drawings and specifications, then move it forward toward the building phase? We call this Design ... http://www.talaske.com/?p=1059 Playhouse on the Square's new facility is almost complete and opens January 29 featuring the Tony award winning 'Pippin'.  Congrats to all involved!   It's been a fun project, and we can't wait to see the curtain open. Playhouse Website . http://www.talaske.com/?p=1032 In our third in a series of posts about results from our Collegiate Music Facility Information Project, Byron Harrison of TALASKE discusses observations regarding noise induced hearing loss.The observations and comments noted are based on responses from 78 schools. We tend to romanticize the stories of Beethoven and Smetana, both of ... http://www.talaske.com/?p=1007 If you are thinking about purchasing a new AV system, this series of posts will help you understand what is involved in the overall design and construction process—and show you how to interact with your project. We begin with what is normally the initial endeavor for any project: Programming. First Step: ... http://www.talaske.com/?p=984 In our second in a series of posts about results from our Collegiate Music Facility Information Project, Byron Harrison of TALASKE discusses the use of technology in music school classrooms. The observations and comments noted are based on responses from 78 schools. The infamous music history quiz Drop the needle, ... http://www.talaske.com/?p=979 Chris Kusek brings us his installment of “Experts Listening:” Recently I had the joy of seeing one of my favorite musical groups – Ingrid Michaelson and her band – live at the Park West. The Park West is very much a preferred venue of mine to hear music in an ... http://www.talaske.com/?p=958 As the first in a series of posts about results from our Collegiate Music Facility Information Project, Byron Harrison of TALASKE discusses how practice rooms can be more perfect. The observations and comments noted are based on responses from 78 schools. It is not unheard of for music educators and ... http://www.talaske.com/?p=943 Next up in our recurring series “Experts Listening,” Aaron Downey, Senior Audio Consultant, tells us how he evaluates the sound in performance spaces and how sound engages him (or not) in live performance: Sound reinforcement systems are often used to amplify the artists onstage. This can lead to extreme results: very ... http://www.talaske.com/?p=934 We are glad to be able to revisit one of our favorite posts: Byron Harrison's Experts Listening. We hope you enjoy your holidays as much as we are ours! A friend of the TALASKE consulting team finds great amusement in the different noises each of us acousticians makes when ... http://www.talaske.com/?p=927