Since 1979 D. L. Adams Associates has provided acoustic, theatre design, and audio video consulting to the design and construction industry.
We believe that a building’s architecture should embody the acoustical elements essential to the technical and aesthetic success of each project and each performance.
Our offices are located in Colorado, Hawaii, and now Kansas with the addition of the AVANT Acoustics team.
We continue to serve our local and international clients with sound design and creative solutions.
ACOUSTICAL CONSULTING
Architectural Acoustics
Performing Arts Acoustics
Auditorium Acoustics
3d Acoustical Modeling
Audio Systems Modeling and Design
Mechanical Noise and Vibration Control
Recording and Broadcast studio Design
On-Site Testing and Analysis
Expert Witness Testimony
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Performing Arts Acoustics
Auditorium Acoustics
3d Acoustical Modeling
Audio Systems Modeling and Design
Mechanical Noise and Vibration Control
Recording and Broadcast studio Design
On-Site Testing and Analysis
Expert Witness Testimony
THEATRE CONSULTING
Theatre Programming, Planning and Design
Order of Magnitude Cost Projections
Seating and Sightlines Studies
Theatre Equipment Programming and Design
Page Show Relay
Performance Sound
Performance Lighting and Rigging
Performance Stage Machinery
Performance Systems Commissioning
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Order of Magnitude Cost Projections
Seating and Sightlines Studies
Theatre Equipment Programming and Design
Page Show Relay
Performance Sound
Performance Lighting and Rigging
Performance Stage Machinery
Performance Systems Commissioning
AV CONSULTING
Budget Planning
Performance Speaker Systems
Video Projection and Messaging
Video Conferencing
Signal Distribution
Project and Product Specification
Bid Qualification
AV Commissioning
Performance Speaker Systems
Video Projection and Messaging
Video Conferencing
Signal Distribution
Project and Product Specification
Bid Qualification
AV Commissioning
CHUNG TAI ZEN CENTER, Boulder, CO
The Chung Tai Zen Center is a 25,000 SF Buddhist meditation center consisting of a main sanctuary building and a […]
AZURE ALA MOANA, Honolulu, HI
Azure Ala Moana, completed in 2021, is located in the Midtown area of Ala Moana. The 41-story high rise condominium […]
CASA CRESTA, Aspen, CO
This stunning 14,222 SF private residence is perched on the top of a ridge on Aspen’s Red Mountain. DLAA provided […]
STAN SHERIFF CENTER, Honolulu, HI
The Stan Sheriff Arena project included a complete overhaul of the outdated and failing AV system. DLAA worked closely with […]
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF OMAHA, Omaha, NE
This 20,000 SF performing arts renovation and addition to The Jewish Community Center of Omaha included a complete renovation of […]
THE MISSION BALLROOM, Denver, CO
D. L. Adams Associates provided acoustical consulting services utilizing predictability modeling software to optimize the the acoustic performance of The […]
MYSTIC LAKE CASINO AND CONVENTION CENTER, Prior Lake, MN
DL Adams Associates provided audio and video system design and acoustical consulting for the convention center.
MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER, Miami Beach, FL
DL Adams Associates provided the design of all low voltage systems, including AV systems, IPTV, telecom and infrastructure, video surveillance and access control, as well as design input for room acoustics, sound isolation, and mechanical system noise control.
REGIONAL CORPORATE CAMPUS, Dallas, TX/Austin, TX
These state-of-the-art facilities support multi-camera recording and production suites, post-production edit suites, and centralized control rooms.
David Adams
Founding Partner
Mr. Adams has more than 45 years of experience in the acoustical consulting field. He founded D. L. Adams Associates in 1979.
Under his leadership, DLAA has become the pre-eminent acoustical consulting organization in the United States, with over 7,500 projects on six continents to its credit.
Under his leadership, DLAA has become the pre-eminent acoustical consulting organization in the United States, with over 7,500 projects on six continents to its credit.
Stephanie Adams-Ball
Partner ▪ President
As Partner-President of D. L. Adams Associates with more than 30 years of experience, Stephanie has managed many projects involving acoustics, audio-video (AV), theatre programming and design, and advanced technology systems.
She provides a comprehensive acoustical design approach and is responsible for programming and the coordination of project designs that integrate all the functional requirements of the users.
She provides a comprehensive acoustical design approach and is responsible for programming and the coordination of project designs that integrate all the functional requirements of the users.
Ben Bridgewater
Partner ▪ Vice President
Partner-Vice President of DLAA with over 20 years of experience in acoustics, and audio-video (AV) design and implementation field.
As an acoustician, Ben has a comprehensive understanding of AV design documentation, audio-video project management, costing, and order of magnitude cost projections, AV project implementation, AV construction administration, and AV system commissioning.
As an acoustician, Ben has a comprehensive understanding of AV design documentation, audio-video project management, costing, and order of magnitude cost projections, AV project implementation, AV construction administration, and AV system commissioning.
Chris Evans
Partner ▪ Vice President
Partner-Vice President of D. L. Adams Associates with over 30 years of experience in the theatre design and audio-video (AV) design and implementation field.
Chris is a senior consultant who has expertise in every aspect of a project, including cost projections, design, sound engineering, acoustic systems integration, AV systems installation, programming, management, and commissioning.
Chris is a senior consultant who has expertise in every aspect of a project, including cost projections, design, sound engineering, acoustic systems integration, AV systems installation, programming, management, and commissioning.
Katy Cichuniec
Marketing Coordinator
Katy Cichuniec is the Marketing Coordinator for D. L. Adams Associates. She is tasked with overseeing marketing efforts, communications and media requests, event planning, and the general day-to-day operations of the office.
Contact Katy for new proposals, teaming efforts, qualifications packages, and general firm information.
Silent Night
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Reimagined Montbello High School – Denver, CO
The Reimagined Montbello High School is complete! After nearly 4 years of design and construction, our own Stephanie Adams-Ball had […]
D.L. Adams Associates Announces Addition of Avant Acoustics
As of August 1st, we have expanded our team with the addition of Avant Acoustics from Kansas City, Kansas. D.L. […]
DLAA Acoustics 101
DLAA’s Ben Bridgewater and Zane Wright have been out and about sharing the science of sound with students and teachers […]