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ACOUSTIC SCIENCE

SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS (STC) RATING

A single number rating system which represents the sound transmission loss performance of a wall.

Sound Transmission Class

AIRBORNE VS. STRUCTUREBORNE SOUND

AIRBORNE: Sound transmitted through air.
STRUCTUREBORNE: Sound transmitted through structure of building.

Structureborne Sound

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