About Us
About Listen Acoustics
Founded in 2000, Listen Acoustics is a premier provider of acoustical engineering consulting, building system noise control and professional audio/visual systems design. We serve the hospitality, multifamily housing, corporate, educational, government, and environmental noise market sectors. With offices in Oregon, Washington and Montana, our mission is to create exceptional acoustical environments through careful application of science and technology with keen attention to detail. Listen Acoustics, Inc. utilizes the latest computer-aided design and simulation systems, combined with extensive practical experience and innovative testing techniques to create optimized designs to meet each project’s unique goals.
Services
Architectural Acoustics
Building Preparation / Sound Troubleshooting
Comprehensive Program Development & Budgeting
Sound Measurement
Product Design Acoustics
Speech Privacy
Litigation Prevention
Mechanical System Noise & Vibration Control
Industrial, Airport & Transportation Noise Mitigation
Performance Space & Studio Design
Environmental & Community Noise
Tobin Cooley, P.E.
For more than 30 years, Tobin Cooley has been a leader in the acoustical engineering industry working on complex housing, corporate, presentation, office and commercial environments for high profile clients. His work includes architectural acoustics, building system noise control, audio and video systems design, acoustical privacy, and community noise mitigation. As President and
Principal Engineer of Listen Acoustics, Inc., Tobin will work directly with the key stakeholders to develop architectural acoustics, mechanical system noise and vibration control, audio/visual system design, including comprehensive program development and budgeting.
Education
- Master of Business Administration – University of Oregon Executive MBA Program 2001
- Bachelor of Science, Acoustical Engineering – Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 1992
- Stanford in Berlin Overseas Studies Program, Berlin, Germany – Intensive language training, engineering and architecture studies. Program Thesis: Acoustical Factors in Environment-Friendly Product Design 1990-9
Professional Involvement
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in acoustics
- Certified AV Design and Technology Specialist (ICIA)
- Member - Acoustical Society of America
- Member – National Council of Acoustical Consultants
- Member - Audio Engineering Society
- Co-Chair - The Acoustics of Themed Entertainment Conference, Acoustical Society of America
- Executive Committee Member - Northwest Chapter, Acoustical Society of America
- Writes and grades acoustical certification exams
- Lecturer on acoustics - University of Oregon, School of Allied Arts & Architecture
- Lecturer on acoustics – Portland State University, School of Architecture
- Lecturer on acoustics – Stanford University, Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics
- Speaks on noise issues and how they can be rectified - City of Portland, Office of Neighborhood Involvement
- Presenter - CEFPA (Council for Educational Facility Planners) on classroom acoustics standards