Sound Testing

On-Site Sound Testing

Florida Soundproofing provides professional on-site sound testing for residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial facilities throughout Florida. Our comprehensive acoustic testing services help identify noise problems, verify soundproofing performance, and ensure compliance with recognized ASTM testing standards. Whether you’re evaluating airborne noise, impact noise, or room acoustics, our experienced team delivers accurate measurements along with practical REVRB® sound control recommendations designed for long-term performance.

Acoustic sound testing using calibrated measurement equipment

Read more about what we can do for you!

RT-60 reverberation testing illustration
Sound Transmission Class STC testing diagram
Impact Insulation Class IIC testing illustration

Measuring Sound Performance in Your Space

Acoustic testing helps evaluate and improve sound control in a space. RT-60 measures how long sound lingers, STC rates how well walls block airborne noise, and IIC measures how effectively floors reduce impact sounds. Together, these tests ensure better acoustics and noise control in any environment.

What Is It?
A room’s reverberation refers to the amount of time it takes for sound to dissipate, or decay, in a given space…
What Is It?
A sound transmission class (STC) is a standard rating of how well a building partition lessens the transmission of airborne sound…
What Is It?
An impact insulation class (IIC) is a standard rating of how well a building partition blocks impact sound or structure-borne noise…

How Do I Know The Tests Work?

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is a standards development organization that tests and publishes voluntary technical standards for a wide range of products, materials, systems, and services. The standards developed by ASTM are internationally recognized and followed. Florida Soundproofing adheres to the following standards

On-Site Sound Testing

ASTM E 2235 Standard Test Method for Determination of Decay Rates for Use in Sound Insulation Test Methods

ASTM C 423 Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method

STC Tests

ASTM E 413 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation

ASTM E 90 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurements of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements

ASTM E 336 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Airborne Sound Insulation in Buildings

ASTM International acoustic testing standards

IIC Tests

ASTM E 989 Standard Classification for Determination of Impact Insulation Class (IIC)

ASTM E 492 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies Using the Tapping Machine

ASTM E 1007 Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Tapping Machine Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies and Associated Support Structures

ASTM International acoustic testing standards

Why Professional Sound Testing Matters

Many noise problems cannot be accurately diagnosed through visual inspection alone. Two rooms may appear identical yet perform very differently because of hidden structural conditions, flanking paths, mechanical equipment, or construction methods. Professional sound testing identifies these issues using calibrated equipment rather than assumptions.
Florida Soundproofing performs detailed acoustic testing that helps determine whether excessive noise is entering through walls, ceilings, floors, doors, ductwork, or other building components. The results provide measurable data that can be used to verify building performance, troubleshoot complaints, support renovation projects, or evaluate completed soundproofing systems. When combined with REVRB® soundproofing recommendations, our testing services help clients choose solutions based on evidence instead of trial and error.

Schedule Professional Sound Testing

Whether you’re experiencing noisy neighbors, excessive footfall, echo, or poor speech privacy, Florida Soundproofing provides accurate acoustic testing backed by industry-recognized ASTM procedures. Our experienced team helps property owners, architects, engineers, schools, commercial facilities, and residential clients understand building performance before recommending cost-effective REVRB® soundproofing solutions.

Contact Florida Soundproofing today to schedule professional on-site sound testing anywhere in Florida.

Learn more about ASTM acoustic testing standards

Professional building acoustic performance testing

Frequently Asked Questions

Professional sound testing measures airborne noise, impact noise, and room acoustics using calibrated equipment to evaluate a building's acoustic performance.

STC (Sound Transmission Class) testing measures how effectively a wall, floor, ceiling, or partition reduces airborne sound transmission between spaces.

IIC (Impact Insulation Class) testing measures how well a floor-ceiling assembly reduces impact sounds such as footsteps, dropped objects, and moving furniture.

RT-60 testing measures how long sound remains in a room before it decays, helping improve speech clarity and overall acoustic comfort.

Property owners, architects, contractors, schools, offices, restaurants, recording studios, healthcare facilities, hotels, and multifamily residential buildings all benefit from professional acoustic testing.

Yes. Florida Soundproofing performs testing using recognized ASTM standards and provides detailed reports to support design decisions and project evaluations.