“The inspiration for Concertino® came from my diverse involvement in the acoustic design of both major performance spaces and luxury homes. While working with private individuals on the acoustics of other rooms throughout their homes, I started to see a trend where many of my clients either were musicians themselves, hired performers for parties and other special events and/or their children were learning to play instruments. As they became aware of what I was also doing in the world of concert hall design, many of them would tell me how they longed for a way to create a much better sounding acoustic environment to practice, perform and record live music within their homes (since the average living room isn’t very conducive to most live music).

My response to all of this was the development of a technology named Concertino® and a system built around that technology that electronically replicates what a real performance hall does to enhance the sound of an instrument, a voice, the audience clapping and more.

For the first time ever— we can transform the overall sound of one’s private living environment to create the acoustic signatures of any space imaginable – from a small nightclub to a majestic cathedral. I then spent considerable effort coming up with ways to integrate the components of this system into the architectural surfaces of high-end residential spaces so that the technology is nearly or totally invisible. What we have done is to use cutting-edge electronic processing to create a very natural pure sound and appearance (since all the traditional monitor speakers, microphones and cables that would be draped around a band aren’t necessary). The emphasis is solely on the musical experience and the way that great acoustics combined with great performers in an intimate setting can completely engage an audience.

We started the Jazz & Champagne events in our Manhattan concert studio to showcase the Concertino® experience by setting the intimate mood with a small audience, champagne and hors d’ouevres and allow attendees to relax and enjoy a concert with a jazz quartet that truly knows how to play in an acoustic space and connect with the audience.

Throughout the events, I provide some brief background on how Concertino® was developed, the ways it can be employed in private environments and then even let the audience take the controls to hear the difference between our natural studio and our simulated recreated acoustic spaces. We have been thrilled at the overwhelmingly positive responses and look forward to continuing to expose Concertino® to diverse audiences.”

Hope to see you at our Upcoming Fall Events.

Best regards,
Steve Haas, President
SH Acoustics, LLC
10 Higgins Drive
Milford, CT 06460
T: (203) 877-6340 x 111 / E-fax: (203) 286-1427 / M: (203) 258-9577
steve@shacoustics.com / www.shacoustics.com