Window System Prevents Noise from Disrupting Local Studio

Mechanical and electronic control rooms have the potential to create large amounts of unwanted noise that infiltrates spaces intended to be kept quiet. This was the case with WGN-TV Studios in Chicago, which wanted to prevent the noise coming from their disruptive control room Operations Center from invading their recording studio.

That’s when Ketchum & Walton Co., teamed up with Noise Barriers to find a novel solution that would block noise from the control room with a window that had an almost entirely unobstructed view. To do this, we used a combination of a Noise Barriers QuietSwing Architectural Door (STC-51) and QuietLite Window Systems (STC-53). Both products exceeded expectations by not only eliminating noise infiltration but also by creating a more peaceful environment through improved ambient noise levels.

Following the installation, third-party research revealed that the new window tested to Noise Isolation Level (NIC) 48. Other successful tests were also performed later, which validated the system’s reliability over time.