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Hear Every Word.
Feel Every Moment.
From soaring sermons to quiet reflection, Memtech engineers acoustic solutions that improve speech clarity, musical warmth, and worship experience across sanctuaries, chapels, and multi-use spaces.
Enhancing Worship Through Acoustics
Sound is sacred in a house of worship. Whether it’s the spoken word, live music, or collective prayer, how sound travels and lingers in the space directly affects the worship experience.
At Memtech, we specialize in data-driven acoustic consulting for worship centers, delivering solutions that improve clarity, warmth, and balance while respecting the architecture and purpose of your space.
Many churches, synagogues, and mosques are built with large volumes, hard surfaces, and high ceilings, creating acoustical challenges like:
At Memtech, we specialize in data-driven acoustic consulting for worship centers, delivering solutions that improve clarity, warmth, and balance while respecting the architecture and purpose of your space.
Many churches, synagogues, and mosques are built with large volumes, hard surfaces, and high ceilings, creating acoustical challenges like:
- Echo and long reverberation
- Poor speech intelligibility
- Feedback and “muffled” sound during music
- Uneven sound coverage across pews or chairs
- Strain on vocalists, speakers, and sound techs
Common Challenges We Help Solve.
Excessive Reverberation
Sermons, prayers, and music echoing in stone, brick, or wood interiors.
Poor Speech Intelligibility
Congregants unable to clearly hear messages, reducing engagement and understanding.
Unbalanced Sound
Music sounding too “boomy” or too “thin,” with instruments overpowering vocals or spoken word.
AV System Limitations
High-end sound systems underperforming because the room acoustics are uncontrolled.
Noise Intrusion
Traffic, HVAC, or outdoor noise seeping into sanctuaries and distracting from services.
Community Complaints
Worship spaces doubling as performance venues or event halls generating noise that carries into neighborhoods.
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Why Acoustic Design Matters in Worship Spaces
- Intelligibility Is Central to Engagement
Studies show that speech clarity (measured via STI) has a direct correlation with comprehension and attention. In rooms with reverberation >1.5 seconds, intelligibility drops sharply, even with amplification. - Excess Reverberation Blurs Music and Speech
When RT60 times exceed ~2.0 seconds, music becomes indistinct, and sermons become fatiguing. For speech-driven services, optimal RT60 is 0.7 to 1.2 seconds depending on room size and materials. - Poor Acoustics Can Hinder Attendance and Participation
Members disengage when they can’t clearly hear or emotionally connect. Clear, controlled sound contributes to a more welcoming, focused worship experience. - Worship Teams Rely on Accurate Acoustics
Choirs, praise bands, and musicians perform best when the room supports natural tone and feedback is minimized, especially in reverberant or hard-walled sanctuaries. - Retrofitting Can Be Cost-Effective and Aesthetically Seamless
Memtech offers acoustic upgrades that blend with architecture, using fire-rated and color-matched panels, diffusers, and ceiling solutions that respect the sanctity of the space.
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Entertainment Space Acoustics & Vibration Control
In performance and production environments, every detail matters. The wrong reverberation time, low-frequency buildup, or structural vibration doesn’t just “color the sound”, it undermines the experience and the work.
We approach entertainment spaces the same way an engineer approaches a mix: precision, balance, and intent. Using Class 1 acoustic measurements, narrow-band frequency analysis, and structural vibration diagnostics, we identify exactly how sound interacts with your space. From there, we engineer treatments that complement, not fight, your artistic and technical goals.
The result? Spaces that are engineered, not improvised. Environments where artistic intent and technical accuracy align. Rooms that don’t just sound better, but translate better, record better, and perform better.
We approach entertainment spaces the same way an engineer approaches a mix: precision, balance, and intent. Using Class 1 acoustic measurements, narrow-band frequency analysis, and structural vibration diagnostics, we identify exactly how sound interacts with your space. From there, we engineer treatments that complement, not fight, your artistic and technical goals.
The result? Spaces that are engineered, not improvised. Environments where artistic intent and technical accuracy align. Rooms that don’t just sound better, but translate better, record better, and perform better.
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Our Collaborative Approach
We don’t dictate; we collaborate. Our team works seamlessly with producers, AV integrators, architects, and sound engineers to ensure the room itself performs as an extension of the system. Whether that means designing a floating floor for isolation, optimizing diffusion/absorption balance, or quieting HVAC and mechanical noise, we deliver solutions that respect both the art and the science.
Our capabilities:
- Room isolation assemblies (walls, doors, windows, and ceilings) to control bleed and external noise.
- Floating floors and vibration isolation for structural control.
- Custom absorption and diffusion strategies to tune frequency response and intelligibility.
- Mechanical noise mitigation (HVAC silencing, duct treatments, low-noise ventilation).
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Tailored Acoustic Solutions
Our approach combines functionality with aesthetics:
- Fabric-Wrapped Acoustic Panels: Customizable in color and design to blend seamlessly with existing decor.
- Ceiling Clouds and Baffles: Suspended treatments that address overhead reverberation.
- Soundproof Curtains: Flexible solutions for temporary or adjustable spaces.
- Acoustic Doors and Seals: Preventing sound transfer between rooms.
All our products are Class A fire-rated and can contribute to LEED certification points.
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Animal Care & Pet Facilities
Reverberation in animal shelters, veterinary clinics, and boarding facilities create stressful environments for both animals and staff. Left unchecked, sound can escalate into animal anxiety, staff fatigue, and complaints from visitors.
Solutions for Pet Facilities:
- Clear Acoustic Panels
Transparent barriers that separate kennels or play areas without compromising sightlines or supervision. - Custom Acoustic Enclosures
Engineered housings for loud equipment (HVAC, generators, washers/dryers) that block noise at the source. - Absorptive Wall & Ceiling Treatments
Panels that reduce reverberation and calm overall noise levels inside kennels, exam rooms, and adoption spaces. - Outdoor Noise Barriers
Weather-resistant barriers to reduce barking and play-yard noise from reaching surrounding neighborhoods.
Our Process
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Site Assessment
Conducting on-site evaluations to identify problem areas.
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Fabrication & Installation*
Ensuring treatments are implemented effectively and efficiently.
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Initial Consultation
Understanding your specific acoustic challenges and goals.
3
Design & Material Selection
Developing solutions tailored to your space and needs.
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Verification & Reporting
Post-installation testing confirms the barrier meets or exceeds performance targets.
*Installation available in select service areas.
Why Choose Memtech?
- Sermons That Are Heard
Acoustic clarity for every seat, every word. - Music That Moves, Not Muddles
Tailored reverberation and diffusion for natural sound. - Engineered for Intelligibility
Modeled to meet ideal STI and RT60 benchmarks. - Respectful of Sacred Spaces
Acoustic materials that enhance, not distract from architecture. - Collaborative with Your AV Team
We work hand-in-hand with integrators and sound techs. - Solutions for Historic or Modern Spaces
Expertise across churches, synagogues, mosques, and worship halls.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are worship centers and multipurpose halls so acoustically challenging?
Many are built with stone, glass, wood, and large open volumes that create beautiful architecture but also cause echoes, reverberation, and poor speech intelligibility.
Can acoustic treatments preserve the look and feel of our space?
Yes. We offer discreet solutions such as fabric-wrapped panels, acoustically treated seating, ceiling clouds, and finishes that blend seamlessly into your architecture while delivering performance.
How do acoustics impact music and worship?
Poor acoustics blur speech and music, making sermons difficult to follow and music less impactful. Properly designed acoustics enhance clarity, warmth, and balance, so both spoken word and music are heard as intended.
Do you coordinate with AV and sound system providers?
Absolutely. Even the best audio systems cannot overcome poor room acoustics. We work hand-in-hand with AV integrators and sound engineers to ensure the room itself supports, rather than hinders, the technology.
Will installation disrupt our services or events?
We plan projects around your calendar, often working during off-days or evenings, so worship, community, and performance schedules are not interrupted.
Do you provide full-service delivery?
Yes. We handle the process end-to-end: acoustic measurement, modeling, design/build, material selection, installation, and validation testing.
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