We participated in the corporate exhibition at the Acoustical Society of Japan (ASJ) Meeting on March 19, 2026

We participated in the corporate exhibition at the Acoustical Society of Japan (ASJ) Meeting on March 19, 2026.

At this exhibition, both brands, which are at the core of our solutions, showcased the latest technologies essential for future acoustic measurement and evaluation. This column reports on the topics that garnered the most attention at the venue.

A New Form of Anechoic Chamber That “Doesn’t Measure Sound”: TASTING IN SILENCE

What stood out on the left side of the Moriya Shokai booth was the exhibition, “TASTING IN SILENCE: An Anechoic Chamber That Doesn’t Measure Sound”.1

An anechoic chamber is typically a facility used for noise measurement and acoustic evaluation of products. However, the purpose of this anechoic chamber, delivered by SONORA Technology to Satsuma Shuzo’s Hino-kami Distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture, was “to taste whisky”. By blocking visual and auditory noise to the extreme, it sharpens the human senses of smell and taste, allowing deep immersion in the elegant and smoky aroma of the whisky. As an exhibit proposing an entirely new value for an anechoic chamber—overturning the conventional wisdom of the acoustic industry—it drew many visitors.1

(*A detailed story of this implementation is also featured in the column “An Anechoic Chamber for Whisky” on the SONORA Technology official website).

A Safe Measurement Environment for the Electrification and New Energy Era: Explosion-Proof Anechoic Chamber

Conversely, on the right side of the booth, the “Explosion-Proof Anechoic Chamber,” directly relevant to modern industrial needs, was exhibited. In contrast to the “Anechoic Chamber That Doesn’t Measure,” this facility is designed to “precisely measure subjects involving danger”.

In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the need for acoustic measurement of test specimens that carry the risk of fire or explosion, such as large lithium-ion batteries for EVs and hydrogen-related equipment. By incorporating an explosion-proof structure within the facility, it minimizes damage in the event of an accident while achieving high-level acoustic performance as an anechoic chamber (low background noise and free-field conditions). It attracted significant interest as a “safe measurement environment” indispensable for next-generation mobility research.

Innovation in Measurement Workflow: Next-Generation Data Acquisition Hardware & “HBK 2255 / 2245 (HBK)

Next was the booth of Spectris Co., Ltd., which develops HBK, a global leading brand in acoustic and vibration measurement.

Next-Generation Data Acquisition Hardware: “HBK FUSION”

The latest data acquisition hardware, “HBK FUSION LN 3070-A-060,” was on display. Its intuitive operation and seamless integration with PC and mobile devices dramatically streamline the measurement workflow. Additionally, the Class 1 Sound Level Meters “HBK 2255 / 2245” demonstrated an extensibility that goes beyond mere noise meters.

Smart Architectural Acoustics Evaluation with “HBK 2255 / 2245”

Furthermore, the Class 1 Sound Level Meter “HBK 2255 / 2245,” which was heavily featured on the poster, is a solution highly compatible with SONORA’s products. Going beyond a mere standalone noise meter, it links with mobile apps and PCs to intuitively perform measurements tailored to architectural acoustics tasks (such as sound insulation performance of soundproof rooms and indoor acoustics). It serves as a powerful partner for evaluating and proving the performance of the high-quality acoustic spaces constructed by SONORA, more accurately and easily.

Conclusion: The Strength of “HBK × SONORA” Provided by Moriya Shokai

Through this exhibition, we realized that the world of acoustic measurement is greatly expanding its possibilities—not only in the pursuit of “safer, more precise measurement technology (explosion-proof anechoic chambers and the latest HBK measuring instruments)” but also into “spaces that augment human senses (anechoic chambers for whisky)”.

Moriya Shokai Co., Ltd. offers a one-stop service for optimal solutions that address all customer challenges by combining “SONORA’s high-quality, multi-purpose acoustic spaces” with “HBK’s state-of-the-art measurement systems”. If you are considering the introduction of acoustic equipment or measuring instruments, please feel free to contact us via this website.

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