Electroacoustic Consultant for PAVA & Sound System Design

Independent electroacoustic consultant providing research-backed acoustics and PAVA system design, speech intelligibility optimisation, and advanced acoustic modelling.

Acoustic Modelling & Auralisation

Accurate simulations of acoustically complex spaces for PAVA systems, sound reinforcement, acoustic design, and intelligibility optimisation.

Modelling reduces risk, ensures compliance, and helps deliver consistently intelligible announcements in every environment.

Modelling Services

Compliance & Standards Expertise

Specialist knowledge of BS 5839, BS EN 54, BS EN 50849, BS 7827, and BS EN IEC 60268-16 requirements for safety-critical applications.

Our consultancy guarantees that every design is aligned with current legislation and industry best practice, providing peace of mind for stakeholders.

Design Services

Research-Informed Consultancy

Practical insights drawn from ongoing cutting-edge research, PhD findings, and more than a decade of applied electroacoustic design.

This combination of academic rigour and hands-on experience ensures our solutions are both innovative and proven in real-world conditions.

Latest Research

Acoustic Consultancy

Hammond Electroacoustics is led by Dr Ross Hammond, an electroacoustic consultant with over a decade of experience in sound systems, PAVA design, and acoustic modelling. Ross combines research-led methods with real-world expertise to optimise clarity, compliance, and sound system performance. His work has informed British Standards (BS 60268, BS 7827), and he has unique expertise in occupancy effects and STI measurement nuances.

About Us

Why work with us

Today, Hammond Electroacoustics works with clients across performance venues, critical infrastructure, and public buildings to deliver safe, reliable and intelligible sound systems. Our mission is to make every word count in safety-critical environments and to achieve democracy of sound in entertainment venues. By combining proven design expertise with independent research, we help clients achieve clarity, compliance, and confidence in their sound systems. Our consultancy services cover every stage of a project, from initial acoustic modelling and system design through to compliance checks, commissioning, and ongoing optimisation.

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