What You Need to Know About Sound Absorption

Posted by John Gloster on October 4th, 2019

Acoustic panels provide sound absorption to reduce noise and control reverberation in many interior spaces. The main reasons for installing sound insulating panels is to minimise background noise, and to enhance the quality of speech, music, presentations, etc. Acoustic panels, also called sound absorbing panels, are commonly used in radio and recording studios, home theatre acoustics, restaurants, churches and halls, classrooms and many similar interior applications.

Even in existing buildings, improved room acoustics can be easily achieved by installing Acoustic panels on either walls or ceilings, or both.

Functionality and Aesthetics of Sound Absorbing Panels

Sound absorbing panels have become a common addition to the décor of public spaces like foyers, shopping centres and offices. Because these panels are a very visible feature, they have developed in recent times to include new decorative designs and shapes, and a huge number of colours and pattern variations. The release of Sontext range of Acoustic “Clouds” is a good example of this. These semi-rigid panels can be manufactured to almost any multi-sided shape, and are designed to be suspended as free-form sound absorbing baffles under exposed roofing systems.

Decorative Fabric Acoustic Panels for Walls and Ceilings

Sontext manufactures Serenity fabric-faced acoustic panels in a wide range of colours and patterns, allowing the panels to be matched to new or existing interior design schemes. Panel thickness is an important consideration, because it will affect the range of sound frequencies absorbed. Serenity fabric acoustic panels are made to order, which means size variations, allowances for obstructions like doorways, electrical fittings, furniture, etc, can be accommodated. Contact Sontext for assistance in choosing the appropriate sound absorption treatment for you next project.