🎷 Vortex Jazz Club
Acoustic Enhancement & Audio Inclusivity Report
📍 Venue Overview
📊 Detailed Acoustic Measurements
| Frequency Band | Current (Vortex Jazz Club) | Industry Standard | Noise-Sensitive Target | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Hz | 0.66s | 0.6-0.8s | 0.5-0.65s | ⚠️ Upper Range |
| 250 Hz | 0.56s | 0.6-0.8s | 0.5-0.65s | ✅ Optimal |
| 500 Hz | 0.62s | 0.6-0.8s | 0.5-0.65s | ✅ Optimal |
| 1000 Hz | 0.67s | 0.6-0.8s | 0.5-0.65s | ⚠️ Upper Range |
| 2000 Hz | 0.76s | 0.6-0.8s | 0.5-0.65s | ❌ Too High |
| 4000 Hz | 0.72s | 0.6-0.8s | 0.5-0.65s | ❌ Too High |
| Tmf (500-2000Hz) | 0.68s | 0.6-0.8s | 0.5-0.65s | ⚠️ Upper Range |
| Volume (m³) | 256 | Venue Specific | 📏 Reference | |
| Acoustic Capacity | 19 people | 25-35 people | 32+ people | 📈 Below Target |
🎯 Key Findings:
- Industry Standard: Vortex meets general industry requirements (0.68s is within 0.6-0.8s range)
- Noise-Sensitive Challenge: Higher frequencies (2000Hz, 4000Hz) exceed comfortable levels for noise-sensitive customers
- Acoustic Capacity Gap: Only 19 people can communicate comfortably vs operational capacity of 80-100
- Improvement Opportunity: Reducing RT to 0.5-0.65s range will significantly improve experience for 33% of customers
🔍Understanding Acoustic Capacity
Your venue currently hosts 80-100 people, but only 19 can speak comfortably without raising their voices. This means most conversations require increased volume, creating a cycle of noise that particularly affects noise-sensitive customers (30% of the population).
Performance Comparison
📈 Projected Improvements After Panel Installation
🎯 Expected Improvements:
- Mid-frequencies (500-1000Hz): Significant improvement in speech clarity
- High-frequencies (2000-4000Hz): Reduced harshness for sensitive hearing
- Overall Tmf: Reduced from 0.68s to 0.58s (within noise-sensitive range)
- Acoustic Capacity: Increased from 19 to 32 people
- Bar Area Focus: Conversation quality dramatically improved
- Music Performance: Unaffected by targeted installation
🔧 What Are We Doing In Your Space
🎯 Strategic Bar Area Enhancement
We are installing detachable acoustic panels above the bar area only to ensure a vibrant music experience while optimising the room for conversation quality during break times.
This targeted approach maintains the live acoustic properties essential for jazz performance while creating a comfortable social space for interval conversations.
📋 Technical Details:
- Material: Class A acoustic panels
- Absorption Coefficient: 0.85-0.95 NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient)
- Installation: Detachable ceiling-mounted system
- Coverage: Bar area only (preserves performance space acoustics)
Preserving Musical Integrity
Performance area remains acoustically unchanged for authentic jazz sound
👥 Observational Data: What Your Attendees Think
💬 Customer Feedback (5 Attendees Interviewed)
🔊 Current Challenges:
- "Noise becomes an issue during busy periods"
- "I have to find a suitable place in the audience so it's not overwhelming"
- "Sometimes hard to chat during intervals"
💡 Key Insight:
Customers are already self-selecting quieter spots, indicating awareness of acoustic comfort needs.
📊 Audience Demographics
✅ Positive Observations:
of your audience are:
- People over the age of 50
- Wearing hearing devices
🎯 Success Indicator:
Your venue is already providing an attractive experience for the noise-sensitive community!
🌟Impact of Audio Inclusivity Enhancement
Increasing your acoustic capacity from 19 to 32 people transforms the communication experience for everyone
Comfortable Conversations
68% more people can speak at normal volume levels, reducing overall noise build-up during events
Enhanced Music Experience
Reduced background chatter means your audience can better appreciate musical performances at comfortable volumes
Inclusive Access
Supports customers with hearing aids, tinnitus, autism, ADHD, and age-related hearing sensitivities
Business Benefits
Attract the 30% of customers who are noise-sensitive, increasing your potential market and customer satisfaction
🎯Transformation Summary
Strategic acoustic improvements will position Vortex Jazz Club as a leader in Audio Inclusivity while maintaining the intimate atmosphere jazz venues are known for
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Ready to Transform Vortex Jazz Club?
This enhancement will make your venue more comfortable for all guests while maintaining the acoustic qualities essential for live jazz performance.