This discussion focuses on the recent addition to the Catalyst family in Madrid Inc., where we explore the details about[nbsp]who Madrid is, its rich history, and its vision for the future. We are joined by Bob Ellis, President of Madrid, and Joe Lupone, CEO of Catalyst Acoustics Group, to further examine the acquisition and long-term plans for Madrid.

During this episode, we explore a crucial aspect of design that often goes unnoticed — designing for the experience, not just the appearance, when creating spaces.

Joined by Dave Novak from Ketchum & Walton and Jason Ehrlich from Kinetics Noise Control, this conversation covers how architects and interior designers need to consider noise and sound control in their projects to ensure functionality and comfort.

This episode provides a deep-dive conversation between Richard Lenz, founder of RealAcoustix, and Sam Berkow, founder of SIA Acoustics. Both are experts in acoustics and share their thoughts and experiences on ten featured industry topics.

Founded in 2008 as an architectural acoustics manufacturer, RealAcoustix prides itself on offering customization paired with top-notch customer service and satisfaction. Known in the industry for producing high-end diffusers, acoustical wood and absorption treatments, RealAcoustix’s products have been successfully installed in concert halls, universities, premier recording studios and other high-end spaces with notable aesthetic and acoustic results.

Learn more about RealAcoustix here: https://realacoustix.com/

This conversation focuses on a music practice rooms project involving IAC Acoustics and QuietStar Industries at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Hear from industry experts Rodrigo Muzquiz from IAC and Steve Dutton from QuietStar as they detail this unique project and review how several critical obstacles were overcome to produce tremendous results.

This episode focuses on the rapidly growing Data Center industry and how critical controlling noise is for employees at the facility and neighboring areas to follow city ordinances.

Hear from Kinetics noise control experts, John Sofra and Robert Hassler, as they sit down for a thorough discussion on the noise issues data centers face and solutions that can be implemented.

This discussion is led by Noise Barriers’ Regional Sales Manager, Kevan Mann, and Noise Barriers' Mid-West & West Regional Sales Manager, James Thomas.

Noise Barriers was formed by a group of highly motivated and experienced individuals with the desire to provide a vast array of noise control products and services. The Noise Barriers product family includes architectural and industrial doors, windows, barrier systems, absorption panels, enclosure systems, audiometric exam rooms, music practice rooms, and specialty products.

To learn more about Noise Barriers Architectural Doors, visit here: https://www.noisebarriers.com/quietswing-architectural-doors

Information on the QuietSwing Alexis® Door can be found here: https://www.noisebarriers.com/alexis

On this episode of Catalyst Conversations, we went outside of Catalyst to find our guests, and are thrilled to share we’ll be speaking with John Storyk, a founding partner of Walter-Storyk Design Group (WSDG) and a registered architect and acoustician, and Keith Peterson of the manufacturer’s representative firm, K. Peterson & Associates.

During the conversation, we’ll discuss what goes into designing a recording studio, and why isolation is important in these spaces. In addition, John and Keith each share some of the best practices they’ve learned over their decades-long careers. John has extensive experience designing studios for the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, and Jay-Z, just to name a few. John and Keith have each worked with several of Catalyst’s brands and share their insights on their favorite products to work with. While this episode is a little longer than our previous ones, this is definitely one that you won’t want to miss!

Learn more about WSDG: https://wsdg.com/

Learn more about KPA: https://kpa.design/

On the next episode of Catalyst Conversations, we discuss outdoor noise control solutions with Aaron Duncan, Industrial Division Sales Manager for Sound Seal, one of the companies in Catalyst’s portfolio, and Doug McDaniel, CEO of Pacific Sound Control.

During this conversation, you’ll learn about a range of Sound Seal industrial products and hear Doug’s firsthand account about how their applications have helped ease customer sound issues in an array of settings, including talk of a recent installation around a pickleball court. With pickleball’s rise in popularity, and shifting landscapes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no wonder we’re seeing an increased need for noise control products that treat acoustics outdoors. Check out this episode to learn more!

Learn more about Vivid on Sound Seal's website: https://www.soundseal.com/industrial/vivid-designer-series