Riverbank Acoustics Journal

Welcome to Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories’ Journal! Here you will learn the latest news and happenings coming out of RAL. Whether that’s our Novelty Testing Reports, press releases for new and exciting developments in the acoustical testing space, or case studies for projects we’ve been a part of, you can find it here. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or suggestions for topics for us to discuss. We appreciate you being here!

Novelty Test Report VI - Gym Crash Pads

We tested a set of conventional gymnasium crash pads, aiming to ascertain their sound absorption coefficients across a range of frequencies, resembling children's voices. Check out our latest novelty test report to gain insights into the actual absorptive capabilities of these pads.

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Novelty Test Report V - Beer Bottles

The 4th of July is coming up and we all know what that means... American flags, country music, fireworks, and long neck bottles! If after a few drinks at the BBQ you notice Luke Bryan's voice getting a little sweeter, it may just be the 200 Hz Helmholtz resonance of all those empty bottles!

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Novelty Test Report IV - Egg Cartons

This weekend is the big Egg Festival, so don't throw away those empty egg cartons! Based on the results of our latest Novelty Test Report, they might be worth more than the eggs that came in them!

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Novelty Test Report III - Phone Booth

When was the last time you made a call from a telephone booth? Was it a private phone call? One that you wouldn't want others outside the booth to hear? Well, we hope not! The next test report in our Novelty Testing series is here, and we're pleased to share the results with you.

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New Year, New Riverbank Acoustical Labs

2022 was the Year of NEW for Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories! New logo, new branding, new website, new Novelty Testing, new education platform, new literature, and more!

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Novelty Test Report II - Christmas Trees

Have you ever wondered how acoustically absorptive your Christmas tree was? We're thinking probably not... but if you have, today is your lucky day! The next test report in our Novelty Testing series is here, and we're pleased to share the results with you.

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Novelty Test Report I - Fresh Sod

Has someone recently told you to "touch grass"? We're not sure what that means, but we think it involves performing an ASTM C423 test on fresh sod! Download this first-of-its-kind Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL) acoustical test report on fresh sod - fescue mix for your library and share with your friends and colleagues!

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Introducing Novelty Testing from Riverbank Acoustical Labs

RAL will be performing a series of self-sponsored tests and publishing the results for wide dissemination across the acoustics community. Send us your suggestions for our next test! We are looking to test commodity materials or systems where data is needed but does not exist due to a lack of a traditional sponsor.

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Top 5 Reasons To Test With Riverbank Acoustical Labs

There are a multitude of reasons why Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL) is the right choice when selecting a lab to test acoustical products, but here are our Top 5 Reasons why RAL is the best option for all your testing needs.

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