Enhancing Acoustics in Media Broadcasting Studios: A Case Study of Government-Owned Media Houses in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Abstract

The study aimed at enhancing acoustics in media broadcasting studios: A case study of government owned media houses in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. To identify these problems, two, main sources of data were applied. The person-to-person survey or interview was used to obtain verbal information and physical observation of the media houses. This was necessary taking into account, site selection according to standard requirement for the sitting of a media complex, in order to eliminate interference from neighboring media stations. The need for acoustics in material selection and placement was considered as the transmission of unwanted sounds through the walls and floors would be a flaw in these broadcasting studios.

This study in view of the findings, recommended that the government should strive to enhance acoustic designs in its broadcasting studios, upgrade on site locations, building type, facilities incorporated in the structure, they should build a well-designed media complex with state-of-the-art equipment for uninterrupted information dissemination to the public.