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At Thorburn Associates we feel it is important to help educate the industry on the importance of acoustical and audiovisual system design to the success of the project. To this end we regularly publish articles in industry magazines and professional journals.
Journal Articles
The following is a chronological listing of the acoustical and technology system design articles TA has published in professional journals and industry magazines.
"The Right Stuff for Teleconferencing Spaces" Thorburn, Steven J., Buildings, May 2010.
"Acoustical Ceilings: A Quiet Idea Overhead" Meyer, Justin E., Buildings, August 2009.
"Seven Steps of Tech Design Success " Thorburn, Steven J., TEA Annual Directory, 2009.
"Getting Together: Why It Is So Important This Year" Thorburn, Steven J., eTEA Update, February 12, 2009.
"Can You See Me Now?" Thorburn, Steven J., System Contractor News, June 2008.
"Digital Cinema or Film?" Thorburn, Steven J., LF Examiner, April 2008.
"For Small Theaters, Digital Cinema Has Benefits; For Big Theaters, Stick with Film (for now)" Thorburn, Steven J., InPark Magazine, April/May 2008.
"Talk It Out: Communication Is The Key To Completing a Successful Project" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, March 2008.
"Creating Immersive Audio Environments: Retail, trade events and museums - simpler and less expensive, small and sexy" Thorburn, Steven J., Exhibit Builder, September/October 2007.
"Can You Hear Me Now?" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, June 2006.
"The Sky Is Falling" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, April 2006.
"Devil In The Details" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, July 2005.
"Time Out Of Mind" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, June 2005.
"Variations on a Theme Park" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, October 2004.
"Flight Pattern" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, June 2004.
"A Matter Of Semantics" Meares, Derek, ProAV, March 2004.
"How To Optimize Your Presentation Environments" Meares, Derek and Thorburn, Steven J., ProAV, December 2003.
"The Rise and Fall Of A Magic Industry" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, October 2003.
"Classroom Acoustics -- ANSI Standard" Thorburn, Steven J., Archi-Tech, July/August 2003.
"Q&A" Thorburn, Steven J., ProAV, October 2003.
"Stage Fright" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, August 2001.
"It's All In the Paperwork " Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, Feburary 2001.
"Is The Party Over?" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, November 2000.
"Same Venues, Different Systems" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, July 2000.
"Learning About Video from the Planetarium" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, May 2000.
"A Call For Large-Format Theater Standards" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, July 1999.
"Addressing The Mega-Resort Casino Market: How To Determine Whether Or Not Audio/Visual Systems Can Contribute to Casino Profits" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, April 1999.
"All Done - Right...Wrong" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, November 1999.
"And The Show Did Go On" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, March 1999.
"When the Show Must Open on Time" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, February 1999.
"The Control System - Part I " Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, March 1998.
"History of Themed Entertainment" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, November 1998.
"Comparing Corporate and Themed A/V Systems" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, January 1998.
"Outlook for Themed Entertainment Systems" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, December 1997.
"Audio Sources for Themed Entertainment" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, November 1997.
"Sharing Solutions with Your Clients" Thorburn, Steven J., Systems Contractor News, April 1997.
"Computer Control Systems For Audio" Thorburn, Steven J., Sound & Video Contractor, December 20, 1995.
"BinauralizationsTM -- Avoiding Acoustical Mistakes Before a Room is Built" Thorburn, Lisa A., Tourist Attractions & Parks, 1995.
"Acoustics: Science or Black Magic?", Thorburn, Steven J., Tourist Attractions & Parks, 1994.
"Presentations - Front vs. Rear Projection", Thorburn, Lisa A. Sound & Communications, 1994.
"The Nuts and Bolts of Audiovisual System Design", Thorburn, Steven J., Tourist Attractions & Parks, 1994.
"The Ps and Qs of Acoustical Terminology", Thorburn, Lisa A., Health Facilities Management, 1994.
"Knott's Camp Snoopy -- An Amusement Park Under Glass", Thorburn, Steven J., Sound and Video Contractor, 1992.
"Now I Understand - Imagining the Unimaginable", Thorburn, Steven J., Sound and Video Contractor, 1992.
To obtain more information on any article send e-mail request to marketing@ta-inc.com.
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TA Newsletter Articles The following is an alphabetical listing of all articles. If you choose to reprint an article, please be sure to credit the copyright to Thorburn Associates. |
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| HTML | Acoustically Integrated aRchitecture (AIR) | |
| HTML | Acoustically Integrated Architecture In the LEED Era | |
| HTML | Acoustics and ADA | |
| HTML | Acoustics and LEED Sustainable Building | |
| HTML | Acoustics for Live Theatre | |
| HTML | ADA and Audiovisual Systems | |
| HTML | Analog to Digital: The New Y2K? Part I | |
| HTML | Analog to Digital: The New Y2K? Part II | |
| HTML | Assessing Environmental Impacts - Air Quality |
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| HTML | Assessing Environmental Impacts - Noise Quality |
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| HTML | Audio Considerations in Teleconferencing -- Can You Hear Me? |
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AV & IT Convergence |
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| HTML | Blast Berms for the Space Shuttle Launch Pad | |
| HTML | Binauralization TM -- Now You Can HEAR How it Will Sound BEFORE Construction Starts! | |
| HTML | Build The Perfect Teaching Station | |
| HTML | CAVSP Certification | |
| HTML | Ceiling Mounted Microphones -- A Solution or a Problem? | |
| HTML | Ceiling Mounted Microphones | |
| HTML | Changes in Resilient Channels | |
| HTML | City Noise Ordinances: Navigating a Sea of Noise | |
| HTML | Classroom Acoustics | |
| HTML | ClearSorber Lets Light In | |
| HTML | The Cocktail Party Effect | |
| HTML | Comparing Themed and Corporate AV Systems | |
| HTML | The Cone of Silence | |
| HTML | Containing Fan and Duct Noise | |
| HTML | Deep Freeze - One Way to End Computer Downtime | |
| HTML | Demolition Noise and Vibration Monitoring | |
| HTML | Design Build vs. Design Bid for Technology | |
| HTML | Designing Lecterns to Accommodate Today's Technology | |
| HTML | Comparing Themed and Corporate A/V Systems | |
| HTML | Dial It Down - Earbuds Can Cause Hearing Loss | |
| HTML | Digital IMAX | |
| HTML | Digital Preservation | |
| HTML | Digital Signage at Federated Department Stores | |
| HTML | Digital Signage Update | |
| HTML | Display Systems - Part 1 | |
| HTML | Display Systems - Part 2 | |
| HTML | Environmental Acoustics | |
| HTML | Environmental Acoustics: Is It Sound or Is It Noise? | |
| HTML | FCC Orders Frequency Changes for Wireless Microphones to Make Room for New 4G Wireless | |
| HTML | Fiberboard Facts | |
| HTML | For Small Theaters, Digital Cinema Has Benefits; For Big Theaters, Stick With Film (For Now) | |
| HTML | FAQs | |
| HTML | Front versus Rear Projection -- Questions and Answers | |
| HTML | Get Your Wobulator Upgraded | |
| HTML | Growing Trends in Green Insulation | |
| HTML | HDTV Update! | |
| HTML | Hear and Be Heard - The Case for Acoustics in Themed Entertainment | |
| HTML | Helipad Solutions | |
| HTML | High Definition Television is Here! (Sort Of...) | |
| HTML | High Definition Videoconferencing Provides Effective Real Communication | |
| HTML | High-Rise Building Acoustics | |
| HTML | Home Theater Equation | |
| HTML | How To Issue An RFP/RFQ | |
| HTML | Hydraulic Pile Drivers Work Out of a Tight Spot, Quietly | |
| HTML | I Can Hear a Pin Drop | |
| HTML | In the Zone | |
| HTML | InfoComm: Were You Audio Immersed? | |
| HTML | The Invisible Audiovisual System | |
| HTML | It's Time To Take Control | |
| HTML | Keeping Bowling Alley Noise in the Gutter | |
| HTML | Keeping Up With Multimedia Projection Technologies | |
| HTML | LEED Conflicts - The Impact Synergies Have on Good Design Practices and Acoustics | |
| HTML | The Low-Down on Noise Cancellation Headphones | |
| HTML | Loudspeaker Technology | |
| HTML | Making Audiovisual Systems Easy to Use | |
| HTML | Mall of America Tycoon Video Game | |
| HTML | Music and the Healing Process | |
| HTML | New Advances in Video Conferencing Technology H.264 | |
| HTML | Noise Criteria (NC) vs. Room Criteria (RC) | |
| HTML | Office Acoustics | |
| HTML | Overhead Microphone Systems | |
| HTML | Planning for Classroom AV and Multimedia | |
| HTML | Peach Piracy? (Speech Privacy) | |
| HTML | Presenting the Perfect Picture | |
| HTML | Product Review: Acoustical Plaster | |
| HTML | Product Review: Analog Signage | |
| HTML | Product Review: Another Neat New Loudspeaker | |
| HTML | Product Review: Autodesk DWF Composer | |
| HTML | Product Review: Avocent Wireless Media Streamer | |
| HTML | Product Review: Desktop Visualizer VA-9plus3 | |
| HTML | Product Review: Fabric Duct | |
| HTML | Product Review: Fire Rated Back Boxes | |
| HTML | Product Review: Invisible Loudspeakers | |
| HTML | Product Review: Laminated Glass on Steroids | |
| HTML | Product Review: LED 2 by 2 Ceiling Grid Lighting Fixture | |
| HTML | Product Review: LiveWires - Custom Fit In-Ear Monitors | |
| HTML | Product Review: MediaStar Evolution MPEG-2/4 Encoder | |
| HTML | Product Review: NEC Short Throw Projector - WT 600 | |
| HTML | Product Review: Netwell Noise Control | |
| HTML | Product Review: Perforated Wood Panels | |
| HTML | Product Review: PlotVizable | |
| HTML | Product Review: Polycom HDX 9004 HD Videoconferencing CODEC | |
| HTML | Product Review: PowerPax Battery Caddy | |
| HTML | Product Review: Pyrok | |
| HTML | Product Review: QuietCurtains | |
| HTML | Product Review: RP Visuals ULTRAFLEX Screen | |
| HTML | Product Review: Safer Earbuds with Quality Sound | |
| HTML | Product Review: Sanyo Short Focus Projector | |
| HTML | Product Review: Sound Control by PAC International Inc. | |
| HTML | Product Review: Texlon, an Alternative Cladding System | |
| HTML | Product Review: WolfVision Ceiling Visualizer | |
| HTML | Product Review: Zigbee | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Bartlett High School | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Baylor University Southwest Securities Financial Markets Center | |
| HTML | Project Profile:Bloomingdale's Home Store - Historical Temple Goes Retail | |
| HTML | Project Profile: California Science Center | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Cesar E. Chavez Education Center Wins! | |
| HTML | Project Profile: City of Galt Police Department | |
| HTML | Project Profile: City of Raleigh Wastewater Treatment Training Centers | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Computer History Museum | |
| HTML | Project Profile: DeAnza College Performing Arts Center | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Georgetown County Judicial Center | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Kaiser Santa Clara Medical Center | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Kern County Emergency Operations Center | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Littoral Warfare Training Center Briefing Room | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Madison County Courthouse Restoration | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Mountain View Senior Center | |
| HTML | Project Profile: National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters | |
| HTML | Project Profile: New London Presbyterian Church | |
| HTML | Project Profile: North Carolina Central University Pearson Cafeteria and Teaching Kitchen | |
| HTML | Project Profile: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Wildlife Education Center | |
| HTML | Project Profile:Paradise Park Wins Best FEC Award | |
| HTML | Project Profile: The Plaza Apartments - Low Income Doesn't Mean Low Design Standard | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Quintiles | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Research Triangle Institute | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Restoration of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | |
| HTML | Project Profile: Riverside County Boardroom Replacement | |
| HTML | Project Profile: San Francisco GSA Building | |
| HTML | Project Profile: The San Francisco GSA Building - Green Acoustic Design Considerations | |
| HTML | Project Profile: San Jose Cambrian Brance Library | |
| HTML | Project Profile: University of Illionois, Speech Pathology Clinic | |
| HTML | Project Profile: UNC Asheville Highsmith Student Center | |
| HTML | Project Profile: USF Joint Military/ROTC Building | |
| HTML | Project Profile: University of South Florida Joint Military Science Leadership Center | |
| HTML | Projection Screens You Can Write On | |
| HTML | Quiet Floors |
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| HTML | Recent Natural Disasters Spark a Renewed Interest In Emergency Generators |
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Residential Sound Isolation |
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| HTML | Resilient Channels - How Metal Absorbs Sound Waves | |
| HTML | Restaurant Acoustics | |
| HTML | Retail Audio | |
| HTML | Retail Design | |
| HTML | Sleigh AeroNautical Test Area Laboratories Project Update | |
| HTML | Sones | |
| HTML | Sound Health | |
| HTML | Sound Isolation Between Workstations | |
| HTML | Sound Masking | |
| HTML | Sound Myths | |
| HTML | Soundproof Windows? | |
| HTML | Speech Privacy Within Hospitals - Meeting the New HIPAA Standards | |
| HTML | Technology In Universities | |
| HTML | Technology Master Plan | |
| HTML | Teleconferencing | |
| HTML | Theatre Acoustics | |
| HTML | The Time Is Ripe For Green AV | |
| HTML | To RT60, or Not To RT60 | |
| HTML | Too Much Lot Line Noise | |
| HTML | Tracking Cameras – Push to Talk AND be Seen | |
| HTML | Travel Advisory for Sound | |
| HTML | Trees As Sound Barriers | |
| HTML | Twisted Means to an End - Advantages of Category 5 Cable in AV Installations | |
| HTML | Using AV for Worship Center Security | |
| HTML | Variable Acoustics | |
| HTML | Video Conference Technology | |
| HTML | Video Conferencing -- What Does It Mean For You? | |
| HTML | Video Conferencing In a Box! | |
| HTML | Video Conferencing Over the Public Internet | |
| HTML | Video Conferencing Technology? | |
| HTML | Videoconference With Your Cell Phone?? | |
| HTML | Vikuiti Rear Projection Film | |
| HTML | Focus on Technology: Visual Presentation Spaces, Part I Understanding the 468 Rule | |
| HTML | What Exactly is Sound? | |
| HTML | Where Am I? | |
| HTML | Why STC Doesn't Tell You Everything | |
| HTML | Widescreen: The New Standard? | |
| HTML | Wireless Projection | |
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