Acoustic Consultant
An acoustic consultant is a certified sound and vibrations professional who helps businesses understand noise and test and design measures to control it as per the client’s requirement. Also called acoustics engineers, acousticians, or sound technicians, they utilise the scientific knowledge of the movement of sound through space in designing and enhancing buildings, studios, rooms, residential houses, theatres, etc. They are in demand in Victoria, Melbourne, and other parts of Australia.
Acoustic consultants are noise architects whose aim is to nullify or reduce the impact of high noise levels on human health and constructions with their solutions. Their consultation is not limited to a commercial structure, but also to a residential house. They can design noise-reducing treatments, work with stakeholders to spot noise-related problems and, offer expert advice, organise sound studies and conferences.
Acoustic Consultant Roles and Responsibility:
The roles and responsibilities of an acoustic consultant might differ based on their work expertise and job roles.
Acoustic engineers offer tailored solutions to construction companies and commercial manufacturing industries and help them in saving money, protecting workers’ health, and community and increasing equipment life.
An acoustic consultant spots and isolates a noise source studies its impact and offers solutions and a strategic plan to reduce the noise levels.
Below mentioned are the key responsibilities:
- To conduct noise assessment on buildings, and factory units etc to ensure it meets the necessary regulations.
- Conduct noise surveys to check if noise levels are within the legal limits.
- To measure and find solutions to reduce workplace noise levels and vibrations.
- To design and provide optimum acoustic solutions to concert halls, entertainment places etc.
- To create and work with a recording studio and sound equipment.
- To design medical instruments like ultrasound to help doctors.
- To observe the effects of sound vibrations on machinery and various structures like buildings, halls etc.
- To assess the impact of change in a building’s design on sound quality and level.
- To be a specialist in underwater acoustics to map the ocean floor.
- Use computers to research ways to reduce workplace machinery noise and vibration.
- To understand the effects of sound on the equipment, humans, environment, and animals.
- Identify the need for critical designs to reduce unnecessary sound and comply with building codes.
- Experienced with local building and site inspection essentials, regulations, licensure, and permits.
- Use systems made of noise-absorbing materials instead of the older sound-reflecting technologies.
- To organise a conference, exhibition, and perform research on the latest noise control methods. Treatments.
- To offer expert advice in legal cases.
- To use equipment to record and analyse data and computer software to draft reports on the findings and recommendations and the plan of action.
Essential Skills to become Acoustic Consultant
To become an acoustics consultant, an aspiring individual would require the following essential skills:
- An interest in sound engineering studies.
- A genius in maths and science.
- Knowledge of engineering science and technology
- A practical and creative way to solve problems.
- A strong flair for computer-based technologies, operating systems, software, and hardware.
- An understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory standards.
- An excellent observer.
- A team player.
- Capable of working under pressure and taking criticism positively.
- Flexible, adaptable, and open to any change.
- Good understanding of communications and media production.
- Exceptional customer service skills
Degree and Educational Qualification:
An acoustic consultant is an acoustic engineer who has completed four years of engineering in their respective field. They must hold a minimum bachelor’s degree in applied physics, mechanical engineering, computer science, environmental science, or music/sound engineering.
Acoustic consultants are an apprentice or experienced professionals and must have industry experience working with various clients, architects, contractors, and managers in a consultancy environment.
Their education and industry experience can give them a progression in their career and chances to become a project lead or a senior acoustic consultant.
Acoustic consultants can also further pursue a specialisation in their area of interest, which can be architecture, underwater acoustics, or medical.
The career of an acoustic consultant is challenging and rewarding.
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