About

Samuel Shroyer’s experience began with his enrollment in Columbia College Chicago’s Acoustics program in 2012.  The 128-credit degree program emphasized the science and mathematics of sound and explored disciplines in the fields of architectural, environmental, and engineered acoustics, sound perception and cognition, audio and vibration studies, and acoustical testing and modeling practices.  His education at Columbia College Chicago culminated in an independent research study, “Noise Exposure Assessment and Improvement at a Recreational Indoor Shooting Range,” extensively researching topics such as community noise and noise exposure, and gaining hands-on experience in room and building acoustical testing such as reverberation time and sound transmission loss between adjacent spaces.  Mr. Shroyer graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Acoustics in May 2015.

Immediately after graduation, he began to gain working experience as an intern at Acoustics By Design, Inc. (now ABD Engineering) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, assisting with industrial noise modeling, environmental noise studies, and room acoustics analyses.  Responsibilities also included on-site acoustical measurements and data analysis.  Mr. Shroyer’s projects at Acoustics By Design, Inc. consisted of a diverse clientele, including major automobile manufacturers, music venues, a convent, and a community college.

In September, 2015, Mr. Shroyer moved to Stuart, Florida to join Edward Dugger + Associates (ED+A) as a full-time employee.  Serving as ED+A’s Senior Acoustical Consultant for several years, Mr. Shroyer was instrumental in overseeing on-site acoustical measurements, data analysis and modeling, preparing acoustical impact and community noise studies, as well as developing noise-control strategies for a wide variety of projects including medical facilities, industrial sites, and night clubs.  Mr. Shroyer regularly evaluated interior and exterior building elements during design, as well as through the community and development planning process to provide noise and vibration isolation for sensitive areas and to reduce potential noise-related impacts on the surrounding communities.  In built environments, Mr. Shroyer conducted acoustical and vibration measurements to identify problems and to advise on mitigating solutions and improvements.

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Examples of acoustical consulting services provided by DIrect Sound, LLC include the following::

  • Acoustical field testing for the assessment, evaluation, and quantification of the acoustical performance of demising wall and floor-ceiling assemblies separating adjacent building spaces folllowing ASTM International procedures.  Results may be compared with Florida Building Code requirements for sound transmission between spaces in multi-family residential buildings and other criteria.

  • The measurement of vibration and structure-borne noise generated by mechanical equipment, such as elevator drivers, pumps, cooling systems, and generators, as well as medical equipment such as MRI machines and proton beams, and the subsequent analysis and evaluation of test data, enables the development of mitigation strategies to reduce or eliminate their impact.

  • Specification and design of separating building elements, such as demising wall and floor assemblies, to reduce transmission of airborne sound and footfall/impact noise to adjacent units. 

  • Assessment of noise generated by mechanical systems and various activities to determine compliance with local regulations and noise ordinances, as well as potential impacts on the surrounding communities.

  • Evaluation and prediction of noise-related impacts associated with proposed developments, including car washes, industrial facilities, and night clubs, through long-term acoustical measurements at or near project sites and the calculation and modeling of sound levels to be generated by proposed operations or equipment. 

  • Submission of noise studies required by municipal authorities and planning staffs to verify the suitability of a proposed project and its operations for existing communities, and advising developers, architects, and engineers on the design and implementation of noise mitigation where necessary.  Mr. Shroyer has extensive experience in community noise projects and has been instrumental in enabling the development of a wide variety of facilities and clientele, including car washes, international sporting events, night clubs, and shooting ranges, aggregate mines, and pet resorts, among others.

  • Consultation with developers, attorneys, and planning staff on projects requiring conditional use permits—particularly in the City of Miami Beach.

  • The design of educational, medical, office, and fitness spaces to meet guideline design criteria, comply with lease provisions, minimize or eliminate the impact of a facility on adjacent uses, and provide acoustical comfort and speech privacy for end users. 

Samuel Shroyer is an active member of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) and the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE).

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