Function first
Coordinate the competition floor, spectator bowl, structural form and loudspeaker locations before finalising the material layout.
JHS ACOUSTIC / LARGE-VOLUME VENUES
Large-volume
reverberation control
Engineered sound control for the scale, energy and versatility of modern indoor sports venues.
Start a Gym Stadium brief01Clear public addressControlled reverberationDurable interior systems
01 / DESIGN BASIS
Large-volume sport spaces need one acoustic strategy, not a collection of products.
We establish the acoustic brief from venue type, grade, volume, intended use and operating conditions. In multi-purpose Gym Stadiums, the primary function sets the performance target while the sound reinforcement system supports the remaining uses.
One coherent system
Resolve natural source, public-address reinforcement, sound absorption, reflection control and acoustic-defect avoidance together.
Built for operation
Select safe, durable and maintainable assemblies with appropriate fire, moisture, wind and rain resistance for the venue environment.
Protect adjacent uses
Design broadcast, commentary, athlete, coaching and control spaces for their own quietness and speech requirements.
02 / COVERAGE & CLARITY
Every seat belongs inside the sound field.
A Gym Stadium sound reinforcement system needs sufficient audience level, full seating coverage, intelligible speech and adequate musical fullness—without unnecessary spill to the surrounding environment.
Source→PA array→Audience bowl→Controlled boundary
Reference criteria in the supplied material: minimum arena sound level >90 dB, spatial non-uniformity <10 dB, system headroom ≥10 dB and a 100–1,000 Hz effective range. Values may vary with Gym Stadium size and the approved brief.
03 / VOLUME & REVERBERATION
Use volume to set the first target.
Use modelling to finish it.
The supplied reference uses 80% occupancy as the design and acceptance basis, with the 500–1,000 Hz band as the main reference. The final acoustic target must be coordinated with programme, grade, loudspeaker system and adopted code.
04 / DESIGN REFERENCE DATA
Reverberation time by volume and venue grade.
Reference at 500–1,000 Hz. The stated values allow a ±0.15 s variation. They are design reference data from the supplied material, not a substitute for local codes or acoustic modelling.
| Venue grade | >80,000 m³ | 40,000–80,000 m³ | <40,000 m³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super / Class A | 1.70 s | 1.40 s | 1.30 s |
| Class B | 1.90 s | 1.50 s | 1.40 s |
| Class C | 2.10 s | 1.70 s | 1.50 s |
Frequency balance
Ratio of reverberation time relative to 500–1,000 Hz.
125 Hz1.0–1.2250 Hz1.0–1.12,000 Hz0.9–1.04,000 Hz0.8–0.9
05 / ACOUSTIC ZONING
Design the hall and the quiet rooms as one system.
Keep noise out of the competition hall, and protect every room that must carry speech, commentary or operational communication.
A
Competition hall
Use rest corridors and treated perimeter spaces as acoustic buffers against external noise. Apply impact-tolerant absorption where the hall needs it most.
B
Commentary & control
Provide suitable airborne isolation, absorptive internal finishes and low-noise air paths. Commentary-room RT should not exceed 0.5 s across 125–4,000 Hz.
C
Services & plant
Locate HVAC, boiler and equipment rooms away from quiet or prestige spaces; control duct, pipe and structure-borne noise with acoustic and vibration isolation.
06 / BACKGROUND NOISE
Quiet enough for commentary. Robust enough for the arena.
Reference limits below apply when the named rooms are unoccupied and ventilation, air-conditioning and lighting systems are operating normally.
SpaceSuper / Class AClass B / C
Competition hallNR-35NR-40
VIP loungeNR-30NR-35
Sound amplification control roomNR-35NR-40
Commentary roomNR-30NR-30
Amplification studioNR-30NR-30
07 / MATERIAL COORDINATION
Durability should never cost clarity.
Gym Stadium finish systems need to withstand impact, maintenance cycles and changing event set-ups, while bringing large-room reverberation back under control.
- High-ceiling absorption for large-volume reverberant energy
- Impact-tolerant wall systems in sports and spectator zones
- Timber or metal acoustic finishes at public-facing architectural areas
- Resilient, isolated service assemblies at noise-sensitive boundaries
08 / GYM STADIUM REFERENCES
Big spaces, clearly organised.
Visual studies for project discussions. They illustrate an acoustic design direction and are not representations of completed JHS projects.
MAKE THE ARENA WORK CLEARLY
Bring the venue plan.
We will shape the sound field.
Share the Gym Stadium plan, volume, seating, intended sports, event programme and operational adjacencies. We will help define the acoustic materials and layout direction.
Discuss your Gym Stadium projectThe supplied material cites JGJ/T131 and JGJ/T16. Confirm the current applicable Gym Stadium acoustic and electrical standards with the appointed design team.