JAMES BLACK
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James Black brings to our team a strong background in acoustical and mechanical engineering. He also brings vital experience and perspective as a musician, performer and technician. He has managed more than 50 professional projects and worked as part of a team on many more. In every project, James keeps an eye on the big picture and simultaneously focuses on the details to ensure all systems and the architecture work well together and provide an experience that lives up to the potential. He strives to provide creative and practical solutions, with the ultimate goal of producing the best experience and result for the client and design team. His main areas of focus include room acoustics, sound isolation, noise and vibration control, auditorium and production space planning, audio system design and environmental acoustics. He also has a broad understanding of video and lighting design.
James began his formal education in acoustics in the Advanced Materials Laboratory of Montana State University while earning his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. There, he worked on a 3D, zero-gravity vibration isolation project in collaboration with the Montana Space Grant Consortium and NASA. The team tested their project on NASA’s zero-gravity “Vomit Comet” (an airplane that briefly provides a nearly weightless environment) at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
James’s training in engineering and interest in music led him to earn a Master of Science degree in Acoustical Engineering from Denmark’s Technical University in Copenhagen. There, he received an in-depth education in architectural acoustics, noise and vibration control, electro-acoustic transducers, environmental acoustics and audiology.
After graduation, James acquired a broad-base of experience working as an acoustical consultant before joining STC (now Acoustic Dimensions San Diego) in February 2006. His experience also includes working as an expert listener for Bang and Olufsen product development, mixing for The Rock Church in San Diego and playing in several bands.
James is a consultant in our San Diego Office.
