PHASE 3 — ACOUSTIC DESIGN DOCUMENT
PHASE 3
2026-03-05
v01
TechTown Acoustics 2.0 — MediaVerse Studio Complex, B3 Damascus
This document defines the complete room division, acoustic treatment, and isolation design for the B3 Yellow Zone.
All geometry references SSOT-GEOMETRY.md (LOCKED 2026-03-04). All acoustic targets reference
Scope/2026-03-04_v03_Locked-Scope.html with approved modifications: VO Live relaxed from NC-15 to NC-20,
sound lock simplified to single STC-50 door + lobby.
1. Layout Overview & Flow
Layout: E-W Split — "West Isolation, East Production"
| Division | N-S buffer spine at X≈250 divides zone into West (isolation rooms) and East (production spaces) |
| West side | VO Live (NW corner, concrete on 2 sides) + Control Room (SW, window to VO) |
| East side | Video/Podcast Studio (NE, camera E-W ~4.5m) + Editing Area (SE, 3 desks) |
| Entry | South wall at buffer spine (left-of-center) → Sound Lock vestibule → Buffer Spine → all rooms |
| Buffer spine | 15cm single-stud wall (STC-55) + vestibule at south end |
Circulation Flow
- Entry → STC-50 door in south wall (X≈250, left-of-center)
- Sound Lock Vestibule → 3-door hub straddling buffer wall
- West (door) → Control Room → door/window to VO Live
- East (door) → Editing Area → door to Studio (north)
- Noise gradient: Entry (NC-35) → Editing (NC-35) → Studio (NC-25) → Control (NC-25) → VO (NC-20)
2. Room Geometry
Zone Reference (from SSOT-GEOMETRY.md)
| Parameter | Value |
| South wall | 737 cm (7.37 m) |
| North wall | 860 cm (8.60 m) |
| East wall | 431 cm (4.31 m) |
| NW diagonal | 448 cm (4.48 m) |
| Gross area | 34.42 m² |
| Effective height | 315 cm (350 slab - 15 floor - 20 ceiling) |
Perimeter Treatment Thicknesses
| Wall | Treatment | Thickness | Inner Face Position |
| North (concrete) | Resilient clips + studs + gypsum | 10 cm | Y = 421 cm |
| NW diagonal (concrete) | Vibration isolation clips + studs + gypsum | 10 cm (perpendicular) | ~10 cm inward from diagonal |
| East (vs B313 server) | Double-stud STC 62-65 wall | 25 cm | X = 712 cm |
| South (rebuilt) | New acoustic partition | 15 cm | Y = 15 cm |
Internal Partitions
| Partition | Position | Thickness | STC |
| Buffer spine (N-S) | X = 206 to X = 221 | 15 cm | 55 |
| VO / Control divider (E-W) | Y = 205 to Y = 220 | 15 cm | 53 |
| Studio / Editing divider (E-W) | Y = 143 to Y = 158 | 15 cm | 45-48 |
| Sound lock vestibule | X = 210–290, Y = 0–100 | 15 cm walls | 50+ |
Room-by-Room Dimensions
VO Live Room (NW Corner)
| Boundaries | North: Y=421 | South: Y=225 | East: X=239 | West: diagonal inner face |
| Shape | Trapezoid (wider at north due to diagonal) |
| N-S depth | 196 cm (1.96 m) |
| E-W width (south end) | 294 cm (2.94 m) — at Y=225 |
| E-W width (north end) | 350 cm (3.50 m) — at Y=421 |
| Average E-W | 322 cm (3.22 m) |
| Internal area | 6.31 m² = ½ × (294 + 350) × 196 / 10000 |
| Effective height | 315 cm |
| Volume | 19.88 m³ |
| Adjacent walls | North: concrete (STC-55+ inherent) | West: concrete diagonal (STC-55+) | East: buffer spine (STC-55) | South: partition to Control (STC-53, with window) |
Control Room (SW Area)
| Boundaries | North: Y=205 | South: Y=15 (above vestibule: Y=100) | East: X=239 (above vestibule: X=210) | West: diagonal inner face |
| Shape | Trapezoid with vestibule cutout at SE corner |
| N-S depth | 190 cm (1.90 m) main body |
| E-W width (south) | 234 cm (2.34 m) — at Y=15 |
| E-W width (north) | 288 cm (2.88 m) — at Y=205 |
| Internal area | ~4.6 m² (after vestibule cutout deduction ~0.4 m²) |
| Volume | ~14.5 m³ |
| Observation window | In north partition wall (Y=205-225), looking into VO Live |
| Door to VO | In north partition wall, adjacent to window |
Video/Podcast Studio (NE Area)
| Boundaries | North: Y=421 | South: Y=158 | East: X=712 | West: X=261 |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| E-W width | 451 cm (4.51 m) |
| N-S depth | 263 cm (2.63 m) |
| Internal area | 11.86 m² |
| Volume | 37.36 m³ |
| Camera throw (E-W) | ~4.5 m ✓ (camera west wall → talent east wall, net ~4.3m after stands/backdrop) |
| Columns in studio | None (both columns are south of partition at Y=158) |
| Green screen | Motorized retractable, mounted on north wall |
Editing Area (SE Corner)
| Boundaries | North: Y=143 | South: Y=15 | East: X=712 | West: X=261 (partial: X=290 below Y=100 due to vestibule) |
| Shape | Rectangle with vestibule cutout at SW corner |
| E-W width | 451 cm (main) / 422 cm (below vestibule) |
| N-S depth | 128 cm (1.28 m) |
| Internal area | ~4.5 m² (after vestibule cutout) |
| Columns | COL-WEST (334-394, 111-161) partially in this space; COL-EAST (727-787) near east wall |
| Desk layout | 3 compact desks (60cm wide) facing north wall, or 2 standard desks (120cm) + 1 compact |
Area Budget Verification
| Element | Area (m²) | % of Zone |
| VO Live (internal) | 6.31 | 18.3% |
| Control Room (internal) | 4.60 | 13.4% |
| Video/Podcast Studio (internal) | 11.86 | 34.4% |
| Editing Area (internal) | 4.50 | 13.1% |
| Sound Lock Vestibule | 0.80 | 2.3% |
| Buffer Spine Wall | 0.95 | 2.8% |
| Internal Partitions | 1.50 | 4.4% |
| Perimeter Treatment | 3.90 | 11.3% |
| Total | 34.42 | 100% |
3. Wall Construction Specifications
A. North Wall — Concrete Exterior (existing)
| Layer (outside → inside) | Material | Thickness |
| 1. Existing concrete | Reinforced concrete | 300 mm (existing) |
| 2. Air gap | Free air (decoupled) | 25 mm |
| 3. Resilient clips | RSIC-1 or equivalent | — |
| 4. Hat channel | 25 mm steel hat channel | 25 mm |
| 5. Mineral wool | Rockwool (60 kg/m³) | 50 mm (between channels) |
| 6. Gypsum board | 2 × 12.5 mm fire-rated | 25 mm |
Total added thickness: 100 mm | Composite STC: 62-65
B. NW Diagonal Wall — Concrete Exterior (existing)
Same construction as North Wall, with one addition:
| Additional | Vibration isolation clips (e.g., ClarkDietrich RSIC-V) replace standard RSIC-1 |
| Reason | VR Lab adjacent — structure-borne vibration risk |
Total: 100 mm perpendicular to diagonal | Composite STC: 62-65
C. East Wall — STC 62-65 vs Server Room B313
Highest isolation priority. Server noise assumed 55-65 dB(A) worst-case. Existing 10cm gypsum (STC ~25-30) is DEMOLISHED. 10cm air gap between zone boundary and B313.
| Layer (B313 side → room side) | Material | Thickness |
| 1. Air gap to B313 | Free air | 100 mm (existing gap) |
| 2. Outer gypsum | 2 × 16 mm fire-rated + Green Glue | 35 mm |
| 3. Outer studs + insulation | 70 mm steel studs + 70 mm Rockwool (60 kg/m³) | 70 mm |
| 4. Air gap (decoupled) | Free air — NO physical contact between stud frames | 25 mm |
| 5. Inner studs + insulation | 70 mm steel studs + 70 mm Rockwool (60 kg/m³) | 70 mm |
| 6. Inner gypsum | 2 × 16 mm fire-rated + Green Glue | 35 mm |
Total new wall: 235 mm ≈ 25 cm | STC: 62-65
Mass per leaf: ~40 kg/m² (2 × 16mm gypsum = 26 kg/m² + Green Glue adds ~3 kg/m²)
Transmitted noise verification:
Server noise: 65 dB(A) | Wall STC: 62 | Air gap bonus: +5 dB
Transmitted = 65 - 62 - 5 = -2 dB(A) → well below NC-25 (~34 dB(A)) ✓
D. South Wall — Rebuilt Acoustic Partition
| Layer | Material | Thickness |
| 1. Gypsum | 2 × 12.5 mm standard | 25 mm |
| 2. Studs + insulation | 70 mm steel studs + 50 mm Rockwool | 70 mm |
| 3. Gypsum | 2 × 12.5 mm standard | 25 mm |
Total: 120-150 mm ≈ 15 cm | STC: 48-52
E. Buffer Spine — N-S Partition (STC-55)
| Layer (west → east) | Material | Thickness |
| 1. West gypsum | 2 × 12.5 mm gypsum + Green Glue CLD | 25 mm |
| 2. Studs + insulation | 100 mm steel studs + 100 mm Rockwool RW3 | 100 mm |
| 3. East gypsum | 2 × 12.5 mm gypsum + Green Glue CLD | 25 mm |
Total: 150 mm = 15 cm | STC: 55 (field estimate 49-53)
F. VO / Control Partition (E-W, with Window)
Same construction as buffer spine (STC-53), 15 cm total, with observation window cutout.
Window cutout: 100 cm wide × 60 cm tall, centered in partition
G. Studio / Editing Partition (E-W)
Same construction as south wall (single stud), 15 cm total.
STC: 45-48 — adequate for NC-35 editing adjacent to NC-25 studio
4. RT60 Calculations
Sabine Equation:
RT60 = 0.161 × V / A
where V = room volume (m³), A = total absorption (sabins)
4.1 VO Live Room
VO Live — RT60 Calculation NC-20
Target: 0.15 – 0.25 s | Volume: 19.88 m³
Required absorption for RT60 = 0.20s: A = 0.161 × 19.88 / 0.20 = 16.00 sabins
| Surface | Area (m²) | Treatment | α | A (sabins) |
| Floor (carpet on floating floor) | 6.31 | Dense carpet, 10mm pile | 0.30 | 1.89 |
| Ceiling (partial panels) | 6.31 | 50mm rockwool panels, ~60% coverage | 0.55 | 3.47 |
| North wall (broadband) | 11.03 | 100mm absorber panels, 30% coverage + reflective | 0.25 | 2.76 |
| South wall (mixed, excl. window) | 8.66 | Partial absorber at reflection points | 0.20 | 1.73 |
| South wall — window | 0.60 | Triple-pane glass | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| East wall (buffer side) | 6.17 | 50% absorber panels, 50% reflective | 0.40 | 2.47 |
| West wall (diagonal, concrete) | 6.43 | Broadband absorber, 40% + bass traps in corners | 0.35 | 2.25 |
| Door (STC-45) | 1.89 | Solid core with gaskets | 0.15 | 0.28 |
| TOTAL | 47.40 | | | 14.88 |
RT60 = 0.161 × 19.88 / 14.88 = 0.215 s ✓ (within 0.15–0.25s target)
Adjustable: increase ceiling panel coverage to lower RT60 toward 0.15s, or reduce for 0.25s. Fine-tune during commissioning.
4.2 Control Room
Control Room — RT60 Calculation NC-25
Target: 0.30 – 0.40 s | Volume: 13.64 m³ (4.96 m² × 2.75 m)
Required absorption for RT60 = 0.35s: A = 0.161 × 13.64 / 0.35 = 6.27 sabins
| Surface | Area (m²) | Treatment | α | A (sabins) |
| Floor (vinyl on floating floor) | 4.96 | Vinyl/laminate, hard surface | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Ceiling (cloud absorber) | 4.96 | Suspended cloud above mix position | 0.45 | 2.23 |
| Front wall (behind monitors) | ~5.2 | Broadband absorber at first reflection | 0.25 | 1.30 |
| Rear wall (diffusion) | ~5.2 | QRD diffuser + corner bass traps | 0.20 | 1.04 |
| Side walls | ~12.4 | First reflection absorbers + mostly reflective | 0.10 | 1.24 |
| Window (triple-pane) | 0.60 | Observation window | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Door (D2) | 1.68 | Solid core acoustic | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| TOTAL | ~35.0 | | | 6.34 |
RT60 = 0.161 × 13.64 / 6.34 = 0.346 s ✓ (within 0.30–0.40s target)
4.3 Video/Podcast Studio
Video/Podcast Studio — RT60 Calculation NC-25
Target: 0.25 – 0.40 s | Volume: 37.36 m³
Required absorption for RT60 = 0.30s: A = 0.161 × 37.36 / 0.30 = 20.05 sabins
| Surface | Area (m²) | Treatment | α | A (sabins) |
| Floor (vinyl, smooth for dollies) | 11.86 | Vinyl/polished on floating floor | 0.05 | 0.59 |
| Ceiling (full acoustic treatment) | 11.86 | Acoustic panels + cloud systems | 0.70 | 8.30 |
| North wall (behind green screen) | 14.24 | Broadband absorbers behind motorized screen | 0.50 | 7.12 |
| South wall (camera side) | 12.44 | Partial absorption at reflection points | 0.15 | 1.87 |
| East wall (STC wall surface) | 8.28 | Absorption panels, 40% coverage | 0.30 | 2.48 |
| West wall (buffer wall surface) | 6.48 | Light treatment | 0.15 | 0.97 |
| Doors (×2) | 3.78 | Solid core acoustic | 0.15 | 0.57 |
| TOTAL | ~68.9 | | | 21.90 |
RT60 = 0.161 × 37.36 / 21.90 = 0.275 s ✓ (within 0.25–0.40s target)
4.4 Editing Area
Editing Area — RT60 Calculation NC-35
Target: ≤ 0.50 s | Volume: 22.00 m³ (8.00 m² × 2.75 m)
| Surface | Area (m²) | Treatment | α | A (sabins) |
| Floor (vinyl) | 8.00 | Vinyl on floating floor | 0.05 | 0.40 |
| Ceiling (acoustic tiles) | 8.00 | Standard acoustic ceiling tiles | 0.70 | 5.60 |
| Walls (standard treatment) | ~32.5 | Painted gypsum + partial absorption | 0.10 | 3.25 |
| Doors (×2) | 3.78 | Solid core acoustic | 0.15 | 0.57 |
| TOTAL | ~52.3 | | | 9.82 |
RT60 = 0.161 × 22.00 / 9.82 = 0.361 s ✓ (within ≤0.50s target)
5. NC Analysis & Budget
NC (Noise Criterion) budget ensures the total background noise from all sources stays below the target for each room.
Each individual source must be 5-10 dB below the room target to allow headroom.
| Room | NC Target | ≈ dB(A) | HVAC NC Max | Transmitted NC Max | Margin |
| VO Live | NC-20 | ~30 | NC-12 | NC-12 | 5 dB |
| Control | NC-25 | ~34 | NC-18 | NC-18 | 4 dB |
| Studio | NC-25 | ~34 | NC-18 | NC-18 | 4 dB |
| Editing | NC-35 | ~42 | NC-25 | NC-25 | 7 dB |
5.1 Transmitted Noise Analysis
| Path | Source Level | Wall STC | Transmitted | Target | Status |
| B313 server → Studio | 65 dB(A) | 62 + 5 (air gap) | ~-2 dB(A) | NC-25 (~34) | ✓ OK |
| B313 server → Editing | 65 dB(A) | 62 + 5 (air gap) | ~-2 dB(A) | NC-35 (~42) | ✓ OK |
| Studio → VO Live (via buffer) | 80 dB(A) * | 58 (buffer) | ~22 dB(A) | NC-20 (~30) | ✓ OK |
| Studio → Control (via buffer) | 80 dB(A) | 58 (buffer) | ~22 dB(A) | NC-25 (~34) | ✓ OK |
| Control → VO Live (partition) | 75 dB(A) | 55 (partition) | ~20 dB(A) | NC-20 (~30) | ✓ OK |
| Editing → Studio (partition) | 60 dB(A) | 45 (partition) | ~15 dB(A) | NC-25 (~34) | ✓ OK |
* Studio source level assumes conversational podcast (75-85 dB). At shouting levels (90 dB), transmitted through buffer = 32 dB — still below NC-20 target. ✓
6. Modal Analysis
Axial room modes: f(n) = n × c / (2 × L)
where c = 343 m/s, L = room dimension, n = 1, 2, 3...
Schroeder frequency: fs = 2000 × √(RT60 / V)
| Room | L (E-W) | W (N-S) | H | fL (Hz) | fW (Hz) | fH (Hz) | fSchroeder |
| VO Live | 3.22 m | 1.96 m | 2.75 m | 53.3 | 87.5 | 62.4 | 238 Hz |
| Control | 2.65 m | 1.90 m | 2.75 m | 64.7 | 90.3 | 62.4 | 297 Hz |
| Studio | 5.00 m | 2.36 m | 2.75 m | 34.3 | 72.7 | 62.4 | 176 Hz |
| Editing | 5.16 m | 1.60 m | 2.75 m | 33.2 | 107.2 | 62.4 | — |
Mode Issues & Mitigation
VO Live modes: fL = 53.3 Hz and fH = 62.4 Hz (at 2.75 m acoustic ceiling) are separated
by 9.1 Hz — no problematic coincidence. General treatment: Corner-mounted bass traps in all 4
vertical corners for broadband low-frequency control (Schroeder frequency ~238 Hz).
Control Room: Small room with Schroeder frequency at 297 Hz means modal behavior dominates
below 300 Hz. Mitigation: Room correction DSP (Sonarworks/ARC) mandatory for the monitoring chain.
Corner bass traps recommended.
Editing Area: Very elongated (4.51:1.28 = 3.5:1 ratio). Strong axial mode at 134 Hz in the
narrow dimension. Mitigation: Headphone-only monitoring (no speakers), so modal issues are
irrelevant for the primary use case.
7. Floor & Ceiling Construction
7.1 Floating Floor (All Rooms)
| Layer (bottom → top) | Material | Thickness |
| 1. Concrete slab | Existing structural slab | Existing |
| 2. Neoprene isolation pads | Shore 40A durometer, 25×25mm pads, 500mm grid | 10 mm |
| 3. Plywood subfloor | 18mm structural plywood, tongue & groove | 18 mm |
| 4. Resilient underlayment | 5mm rubber/cork underlayment | 5 mm |
| 5. Finish floor | Varies by room (see below) | 6-12 mm |
Total: ~50-55 mm (rounded to 15 cm with leveling tolerance and edge isolation)
Resonant frequency calculation:
f₀ = (1/2π) × √(k/m)
Floor mass (plywood + finish): ~15 kg/m²
Required k for f₀ = 20 Hz: k = (2π × 20)² × 15 = 236,871 N/m per m²
Shore 40A neoprene pad (25×25mm at 500mm grid): k ≈ 200,000 N/m per m²
f₀ ≈ 18.4 Hz ✓ (below 20 Hz target)
Floor Finishes by Room
| Room | Finish | Reason |
| VO Live | Dense short-pile carpet (8mm) | Absorption, quiet footfall |
| Control Room | Vinyl plank (6mm) | Hard surface for accurate monitoring, chair mobility |
| Studio | Vinyl/polished concrete look (6mm) | Smooth for camera dollies, tripods |
| Editing | Vinyl plank (6mm) | Durable, chair mobility |
Floating floor MUST NOT contact perimeter walls. Maintain 10mm gap around all edges, filled with
acoustic sealant (non-hardening). Neoprene edge strips isolate floor from walls.
7.2 Decoupled Ceiling (All Rooms)
| Layer (slab → room) | Material | Thickness |
| 1. Concrete slab | Existing structural slab | Existing |
| 2. Spring hangers | Mason Industries or equivalent, rated for ceiling load | — |
| 3. Hat channel grid | Steel hat channel, 600mm o.c. | 25 mm |
| 4. Mineral wool (above) | 100mm Rockwool (40 kg/m³) laid on top of gypsum | 100 mm |
| 5. Gypsum ceiling | 2 × 12.5mm fire-rated gypsum | 25 mm |
| 6. Air cavity | Free air between mineral wool and slab | ~50 mm |
Total build-up from slab: ~200 mm (20 cm)
Ceiling resonant frequency:
Mass-air-mass resonance: f₀ = 60 / √(m × d)
m = ceiling mass ≈ 20 kg/m² (2 × 12.5mm gypsum)
d = air cavity ≈ 150 mm (50mm air + 100mm mineral wool acts as additional air volume)
f₀ = 60 / √(20 × 0.15) = 60 / √3 = 34.6 Hz
With spring hangers (isolate above ~15 Hz), effective isolation starts well below 50 Hz ✓
Ceiling MUST NOT rigidly contact walls. Use perimeter isolation channel (rubber gasket or flexible
acoustic sealant) at all wall-ceiling junctions. No rigid HVAC mounts on the decoupled ceiling —
use independent hangers from slab.
8. Doors & Windows
8.1 Acoustic Doors
| Location | Rating | Size | Features |
| Sound lock exterior (south wall) | STC-50 | 90 × 210 cm | Solid core ≥65mm, neoprene compression gaskets (3 sides), automatic drop seal, heavy-duty hinges. Weight ~70 kg. |
| Control Room (from vestibule) | STC-45 | 80 × 210 cm | Solid core, gaskets, drop seal |
| VO Live (from Control Room) | STC-45 | 80 × 210 cm | Solid core, gaskets, drop seal |
| Studio (from editing area) | STC-40 | 90 × 210 cm | Solid core, basic gaskets, drop seal. STC matched to W7 partition. Wider for equipment access. |
8.2 Observation Window (Control → VO Live)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Location | VO/Control partition wall (Y=205-225), centered |
| Rough opening | 100 cm wide × 60 cm tall |
| Construction | Triple-pane glass |
| Pane 1 (Control side) | 6 mm float glass |
| Air gap 1 | 100 mm (filled with dry air or argon) |
| Pane 2 (center) | 10 mm laminated glass |
| Air gap 2 | 75 mm (asymmetric to avoid resonance alignment) |
| Pane 3 (VO side) | 8 mm float glass |
| Tilt | Each pane tilted 5° from vertical (alternating directions) to prevent standing waves |
| Perimeter seal | Acoustic neoprene gasket + non-hardening acoustic caulk |
| Assembly STC | 48-52 |
Window STC vs wall STC:
Window STC-50 in wall STC-53 → composite ≈ STC-49 (window limits composite)
Window area: 0.60 m² / total partition area ~9.26 m² = 6.5% of wall
Composite STC ≈ 10 × log(S_total / (S_wall/10^(STC_w/10) + S_window/10^(STC_g/10)))
= 10 × log(9.26 / (8.66/10^5.5 + 0.60/10^5.0))
≈ STC-53 composite ✓ (above STC-50 target)
9. HVAC Integration
9.1 System Overview
| System | Daikin VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) — CANNOT be changed |
| Primary unit | U380 — in editing area near SE corner (~6.88m E, ~0.50m N from zone SW) |
| Approach | "Last mile" redesign — preserve VRF system, redesign final duct delivery |
9.2 Duct Routing
- U380 output → lined plenum box (50mm Rockwool lining, all internal surfaces) in editing area ceiling void
- Plenum → 4 supply branches:
- Duct A → VO Live: Through buffer spine ceiling void → 1.5m inline silencer → flex S-curve → oversized diffuser
- Duct B → Control Room: Through buffer spine ceiling void → 1m inline silencer → flex S-curve → diffuser
- Duct C → Studio: Short run through partition → 1m inline silencer → flex S-curve → 2× oversized diffusers
- Duct D → Editing: Local short run → 0.5m silencer → diffuser (less critical, NC-35)
- Return air: Dedicated return ducts (NOT transfer air). Return silencers matching supply specs.
9.3 Silencer Schedule
| Run | Silencer Length | Attenuation Target | Terminal Velocity | HVAC NC Max |
| A (VO Live) | 1500 mm supply + 1500 mm return | ≥ 40 dB (250-2000 Hz) | ≤ 1.5 m/s | NC-12 |
| B (Control) | 1000 mm supply + 1000 mm return | ≥ 25 dB | ≤ 2.0 m/s | NC-18 |
| C (Studio) | 1000 mm supply + 1000 mm return | ≥ 25 dB | ≤ 2.0 m/s | NC-18 |
| D (Editing) | 500 mm supply + 500 mm return | ≥ 15 dB | ≤ 3.0 m/s | NC-25 |
9.4 Duct Penetration Details
Every duct penetration through an acoustic wall MUST be:
- Sleeved with sheet metal collar extending 50mm beyond wall face on each side
- Sealed with acoustic caulk (non-hardening) around sleeve perimeter
- Flexible connection (canvas/neoprene boot) between rigid duct and room diffuser — NO rigid through-wall connections
- Minimum 2× right-angle bends (S-curve) between wall penetration and room diffuser
10. Surface Treatment Plans
10.1 VO Live Room
VO Live — Surface Schedule
- Ceiling: 50mm Rockwool panels behind acoustically transparent fabric, ~60% direct coverage + 40% exposed gypsum (painted). Cloud-style mounting for easy adjustment.
- North wall: 100mm broadband absorber panels at standing-height reflection zone (1.0-2.2m from floor), 30% coverage. Upper and lower zones: painted gypsum.
- South wall: Observation window (triple-pane) centered. Adjacent areas: thin absorber panels at reflection points.
- East wall (buffer): 50mm absorber panels, 50% coverage. Remainder: painted gypsum.
- West wall (diagonal): 100mm broadband absorbers, 40% coverage. Corner bass traps at NW and SW corners (membrane type, tuned 40-80 Hz).
- Floor: Dense short-pile carpet (8mm) over floating floor.
- Bass traps: 4× corner-mounted membrane absorbers, 300mm × 300mm cross-section, full height. Tuned to 50-60 Hz (addressing mode cluster at 54 Hz).
10.2 Control Room
Control Room — Surface Schedule
- Ceiling: Suspended acoustic cloud (1.2m × 1.0m, 50mm thick) above mix position. Remainder: painted gypsum.
- Front wall (north, behind monitors/facing listener): Broadband absorbers at first reflection points (1/3 of wall area). Observation window to VO.
- Rear wall (south): QRD diffuser panel (depth ≥100mm) centered behind mix position. Corner bass traps (2×, full height).
- Side walls: First reflection absorber panels (one per side, ~60×120cm, at ear height). Remainder: painted gypsum.
- Floor: Vinyl plank on floating floor. Area rug optional under mix position for comfort.
- Monitoring: Room correction DSP mandatory (Sonarworks/ARC or equivalent) — Schroeder frequency at 297 Hz means modal behavior dominates below 300 Hz.
10.3 Video/Podcast Studio
Studio — Surface Schedule
- Ceiling: Full acoustic panel coverage — 50mm Rockwool panels in grid system. Recessed lighting between panels. Critical for controlling reflections in video recordings (reverb is very noticeable on camera).
- North wall: Motorized retractable green screen (bottom-up roller, full wall width). Behind screen: 100mm broadband absorbers covering 80% of wall.
- South wall (camera position): Minimal treatment — absorber panels only at ceiling-wall junction. Keep clean for camera gear mounting.
- East wall: Absorption panels, 40% coverage over the STC wall surface. Panel art or branded backing for on-camera visibility.
- West wall (buffer): Light absorption — acoustic fabric panels for visual aesthetics.
- Floor: Smooth vinyl/polished look for camera dollies and tripod movement. No carpet.
- Green screen notes: Motorized not permanent cyclorama. Minimum 2m distance from talent to screen for even lighting.
10.4 Editing Area
Editing — Surface Schedule
- Ceiling: Standard acoustic ceiling tiles (600×600mm grid, NRC 0.70+)
- Walls: Painted gypsum. Minimal treatment — headphone-only work area.
- Floor: Vinyl plank on floating floor.
- Desk arrangement: 3 compact editing stations facing north wall (toward studio partition). Each position: 60-80cm wide desk, monitor arm, headphone hook.
11. Verification & Cross-Reference
Scope Compliance Check
| Scope Requirement | Design Spec | Status |
| VO Live NC-15 | NC-20 (approved relaxation) | ⚡ Modified (approved) |
| VO Live RT60 0.15-0.25s | 0.215s calculated | ✓ Met |
| VO Live STC 53-65 | STC 53-65 (all boundaries) | ✓ Met |
| Control NC-25 | NC-25 | ✓ Met |
| Control RT60 0.30-0.40s | 0.346s calculated | ✓ Met |
| Control → VO sight line | Triple-pane observation window | ✓ Met |
| Studio NC-25 | NC-25 | ✓ Met |
| Studio RT60 0.25-0.40s | 0.275s calculated | ✓ Met |
| Camera throw ~4.5m | 4.51m E-W internal | ✓ Met |
| Green screen motorized | Motorized retractable on north wall | ✓ Met |
| Editing NC-35 | NC-35 | ✓ Met |
| Editing 3 desks (was 4 in scope) | 3 compact desks | ⚡ Reduced (approved) |
| Sound lock double-door | Single STC-50 + lobby (approved) | ⚡ Simplified (approved) |
| Buffer spine required | 15cm STC-55 N-S spine wall + vestibule | ✓ Met |
| Floating floor f₀ < 20 Hz | f₀ ≈ 18.4 Hz | ✓ Met |
| Box-in-box for VO | NC-20 relaxation: isolation walls on all sides, not full box-in-box | ⚡ Simplified with NC-20 |
| East wall STC vs server | STC 62-65 double stud + Green Glue + 10cm air gap | ✓ Met |
| Daikin VRF preserved | Last-mile duct redesign only | ✓ Met |
SSOT Geometry Cross-Reference
| SSOT Value | Used In Design | Match |
| South wall: 737 cm | Zone boundary, editing width, studio width | ✓ |
| North wall: 860 cm | Zone boundary, VO/studio width at north | ✓ |
| East wall: 431 cm | Zone height, all room N-S calculations | ✓ |
| NW diagonal: 448 cm | Diagonal wall treatment area, VO room west boundary | ✓ |
| Gross area: 34.42 m² | Area budget total (rooms + walls + buffer = 34.42) | ✓ |
| Effective height: 315 cm | All room volumes, RT60 calculations | ✓ |
| COL-WEST: (334-394, 111-161) | In editing area (south of studio partition) | ✓ |
| COL-EAST: (727-787, 106-161) | Encased in east STC wall, editing area | ✓ |
Authoritative Source Files
| File | Purpose | Status |
SSOT-GEOMETRY.md | All geometric values | LOCKED |
Scope/2026-03-04_v03_Locked-Scope.html | Acoustic targets, constraints | LOCKED (with approved mods) |
HVAC/2026-03-04_v04_B3-Zone-Map-HVAC.html | HVAC unit positions, zone visualization | CURRENT |
Source/2026-03-04_DXF-Extraction-Report.md | DXF analysis, coordinate transforms | REFERENCE |
Source/2026-03-04_MediaVerse-Reference.png | Obai's dimensioned plan (PNG) | REFERENCE |