Acoustics

PBTA designs, measures, reports and advises. But when no stone has yet been set on another, there is nothing to measure. To design a pleasant acoustic ambience, PBTA uses advanced drawing and calculation programs, such as ODEON Room Acoustics or CATT-Acoustic. Which, by the way, can only mean something if you can also bring in building physics knowledge and a lot of experience. And: talent. You design acoustics with the fingerspitzengefühl … of Wim Prinssen.
Zaal- en ruimteakoestiek

Auditorium and room acoustics

The nature of the performance/concert determines the acoustic conditions (room acoustics) that do optimum justice to the event. The design establishes the correct ratio between sound reflections and dispersion on the one hand and absorption on the other for the... Lees meer

Variabele akoestiek

Variable acoustics

A theatre performance requires different acoustics than, say, classical music. With theatre it is all about speech intelligibility and with choral singing you want the room to sound pleasant. In order to be able to adjust the acoustics of the... Lees meer

Elektroakoestiek

Electroacoustics

Acoustics and stage technology go hand in hand. For your sound-enhanced events, we design a room characteristic that best supports the operation of your sound equipment. And, if you want to be able to turn your theatre auditorium into a... Lees meer

Bouwakoestiek

Building acoustics

Building acoustics. Without a pleasant ambiance in your theatre, your events will not be successfull. You also want to provide your visitors and your staff with a comfortable stay in the other, general rooms of the building: the audience reception... Lees meer

Installatiegeluid

Noise from installation

Theatre takes place in conditions of complete silence. Acoustical conditions are also imposed on the systems that must create a pleasant indoor climate. Thus, attention is drawn to the passage of sounds into the theatre through the ventilation ducts and... Lees meer

Bouwakoestiek

Acoustic research and noise measurements

You can contact PBTA for noise measurements and calculations. We specialise in: Room acoustics (theatres, concert halls, live music venuess, movie theatres, multipurpose stages etc.). Electroacoustics (PA and other sound systems, in combination with AV) Room acoustics (conservatories, music schools,... Lees meer

Geluidhinder en lawaaibeheersing

Noise pollution and noise control

Noise pollution, traffic outside on the street, rainwater being discharged, a toilet flush and rattling coffee cups in the foyer: sounds you don’t want to hear in the theatre auditorium. On the other hand, you want to be able to... Lees meer

Daglichttoetreding en uitzicht

Daylight entry and external view

Theatre takes place in pitch darkness. Yet daylight entry and external views are important. Consider, e.g., the set-up of the performances where technicians can build in daylight. During the hours leading up to an event, technicians and players appreciate daylight... Lees meer

Luchtbevochtiger

Heat, humidity and ventilation

Coughing as a result of cold fall, circulation and pressure differences that set theatre curtains in motion and nullify theatre smoke and fog effects, the human voice falling silent under dry conditions so that speaking and singing are no longer... Lees meer

Energiebeheersing

Energy Management

Energy Management. PBTA can advise you.Your building, the equipment, the installations but also new investments (s.a. LED lighting transition). For energy management advice for your theatre or live music venue, stage or cultural house, PBTA is your partner (including advice... Lees meer

Duurzaamheid en circulair bouwen

Sustainability and circular construction

Sustainability and circular construction. PBTA prefers to translate the English term “sustainable” as “conserved. Sustainable development is then “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the supply of needs of future generations” (source: Brundlandt Report, UN 1987).... Lees meer

Akoestiek en akoestische bouwfysica

Acoustics and building acoustics

PBTA measures, reports and advises. But when no stone has yet been set on another, there is nothing to measure. To design a pleasant acoustic ambiance, PBTA uses advanced drawing and calculation programs, such as ODEON Room Acoustics. Which, by... Lees meer

Bouwakoestiek

Acoustic measurements and calculations (including ODEON Room Acoustics)

PBTA measures, reports and advises. But when no stone has yet been set on another, there is nothing to measure. To design a pleasant acoustic ambience, PBTA deploys sophisticated drawing and calculation programs. Which, by the way, can only mean... Lees meer