About Acoustic Panels

Posted by Gerald Hynes on June 3rd, 2019

Unwanted background noise can be disturbing for people. Acoustic panels are a product of modern technology, as they allow the minimisation excess noise. The primary purpose of an acoustic panel is to control and reduce excessive reverberation - usually caused by soundwaves reflected off hard surfaces - thereby ensuring that ambient noise levels are less stressful for building occupants. This is particularly important where the occupants are actually a listening audience, such as those listening to a speech, a presentation or a performance. Reverberation can ruin such events. However, unwanted background noise is also unwelcome in most offices and public spaces, like shopping centres, offices, workshops, etc. .

In simple terms, Acoustic panels consist of a sound absorbing infill, covered with a porous but stylish fabric. With commercially available Acoustic panels like those manufactured by Sontext, the acoustic infill has been fully tested and certified to provide a predicted level of performance. Similarly, the fabric finishes and styles available not only satisfy most interior design requirements, but have also been performance-tested for sound absorption, fire rating, and other physical properties. Sontext acoustic panels are available in a large range of sizes, fabric colours, and dimensions to suit most applications. They can be customised as well. 

Benefits that acoustic panels offer:

1. Improved sound quality: The primary benefit of using acoustic panels is effective sound control. Annoying background sound is a problem to avoid in many places, especially inside recording studios, conference rooms, auditoriums, hospitals, etc. By reducing unwanted sound, acoustic panels ensure speech or performance is clearer and of higher quality.

2. Enhanced Interior Décor: Acoustic panels fabric-wrapped to the face and all four edges. Sound absorbing fabrics are now manufactured by most well-known local and international fabric companies, so flaunt them and make them a part of your interior décor!Acoustic panels come wrapped in various colourful fabrics that allow sound to pass through and be absorbed by the insulation inside. Whether you install the panels on the ceiling or the walls, acoustic panels can be blended with the beauty of your interior design.

4. Comfortable Interior Environments: Acoustic panels not only minimise unwanted sound, so they reduce mental stress. In many cases, excessive sound is the reason building occupants become frustrated and irritated; especially in enclosed areas like restuarants, shops waiting rooms, etc.. Acoustic panels, in other words, reduce noise and diminish stress.

5. Increased Workplace Productivity: Installing acoustic panels in offices or studios can even help in increasing productivity for the employees. Less noise means greater productivity.

6. Easy Installation and Maintenance: Another great advantage of using Acoustic panels is cost-effective installation and maintenance. No matter whether you need acoustic panels for your office rooms, auditorium, studio, restaurant, theatre or even classroom, these sound control panels are easy to install and cost-effective. They are even easy to clean with soft cloth and soapy water.