State-of-the-Art Acoustics Lab
To fuel our product innovation process and contribute to acoustical research that drives the industry forward, Maxxon built a first-class Acoustics Lab at our corporate headquarters.
World’s Largest Floor-Ceiling Reverberation Chambers
Our state-of-the-art testing facility features the world’s largest floor-ceiling reverberation chambers. Here our scientists are equipped with the resources and flexibility to conduct a range of sound tests in a controlled and accredited environment. With on-site testing capabilities, Maxxon can quickly and easily examine unlimited product configurations and assemblies in real time before ultimately submitting preferred solutions for 3rd party verification.
RELIABLE DATA CAPTURE
Our Acoustics Lab consists of two stacked 300m3 reverberation chambers sized to reliably capture data down to the 63Hz third-octave band using the VI Acoustics Trident system with GRAS and NI instrumentation.
UNINTERRUPTED ISOLATION
Superior isolation is achieved by separating the pre-cast chambers from one another and the surrounding structure using custom Mason Industries natural rubber isolation pads. This ensures measurements can be performed uninterrupted despite surrounding activities or conditions.
ADVANCING PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Designed by renowned acoustical consultant, Jerry Lilly, of JGL Acoustics, Maxxon’s Acoustics Lab allows us to better serve our customers, develop more effective products, and advance the industry’s knowledge of sound transmission in buildings.
Accreditations:
NVLAP (Lab 600320-0)
ASTM E90
Laboratory measurement of airborne sound transmission loss of building partitions.
ASTM E492
Laboratory measurement of impact sound transmission through floor-ceiling assemblies using the tapping machine.
ASTM E2179
Laboratory measurement of the effectiveness of floor coverings in reducing impact sound transmission through concrete floors.
ISO 10140-3
(Using the Tachibana-developed rubber impact ball testing)
Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements – Part 3: Measurement of impact sound insulation. (Maxxon is currently the only U.S. company with this accreditation)
Evelyn Way
Lead Scientist, AcousticsOur Acoustics Expert
An acoustician with more than 15 years of experience, Evelyn specializes in all forms of building acoustics including room planning and finish selection, acoustic isolation, and building systems and environmental noise control. She received a Master of Architectural Acoustics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a member of the Acoustical Society of America and the Institute of Noise Control Engineers.
Annual Acoustical Symposium
Each year Maxxon hosts an Acoustical Symposium at our headquarters in Minnesota. With in-depth presentations and robust discussions on the latest advancements in sound control for the building industry, the event is a valuable learning opportunity for acousticians from around the world.
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