Our Founders’ Journey
Founded in 2017 by Sarah Taubitz and David Lord, 45dB Acoustics paired Sarah’s mechanical engineering background with David’s architectural expertise to build a niche acoustic consulting practice serving California’s Central Coast. When David retired in 2021, Sarah carried the firm forward, continuing to serve architects, planners, developers, housing authorities, business owners, and private residents across the region.
In the summer of 2026, 45dB Acoustics was acquired by MD Acoustics, uniting our Central Coast roots with a deeper bench of talent. MD Acoustics was founded by Mike Dickerson in 2012, since then the company has grown to over 30 team members. MD Acoustics boasts a team of credentialed consultants holding INCE, ASME, ASA, and LEED AP designations who together have completed more than 3,200 acoustical, vibration, air quality and lab based assessments and design